Filament spool gauge indicator for 1.75mm PLA

Hang this tool on your filament spindle to get a quick indication of how much filament is left on your spool. 1.75 PLA
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updated January 17, 2025

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This filament spool gauge/indicator gives you a rough idea of how much filament you have left to work with. The hanging loop is a 50mm diameter whole which is fairly typical of most spools. You can hang this on the spindle with your spool, look through the window and get an idea of how much length or weight you have left of 1.75mm PLA. Inspired by David Hilter's original design. Makes for a nice 2 or 3 color print. One color up to the cut grooves, a middle color, and the text being a third color.

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The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

I added a hanging loop so you can just store/hang the indicator on the spindle with the filament. And in doing that, the text needed to be turned around. I have raised text which also allows for a nice up to 3 color print that I think would look nice.

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