Donor Spool Holder Frame for 2kg+ Spools

Larger, taller, wider Frame for 2kg-6kg spools uses longer axle, but same nut.
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updated December 31, 2023

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This is a remix/augmentation to the fine respooler designed by Miklos Keszely.   This allows you to take filament from 2kg to 6kg large spools and put them on 1kg standard spools for use in a dryer box or whatever suits you.  Print the frame and the longer Axle.  Nut and washers are the same.  I bulk order custom color PLA in large rolls for cost, but transfer them to 1kg Spools so I needed to design this. - Added a 4mm hole to the longer axle for strength or to glue in a 4mm carbon fiber rod.

Model origin

The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

Enlarged the spool holder for 2kg to 6kg spools.  Lengthened the Axle for larger width spools.

Update1:  Reinforced the longer axle with a 4mm hole to increase walls or glue in a 4mm carbon fiber rod.  See photo.  The self tightening action of the nut along with the heavier loaded donor spools puts lots of tension force on the axle when respooling very fast (i.e. power drill or motor) this can lead to a sudden failure of the axle resulting in unwanted consequences.  Reprint this piece and glue in a 4mm carbon fiber rod with super glue and the part is practically undestructible. 

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