{"id":165879,"date":"2022-10-21T16:10:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T08:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/?post_type=kb&#038;p=165879"},"modified":"2022-11-22T16:30:09","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T08:30:09","slug":"the-best-3d-printer-filament-spool-holders-of-2022","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/kb\/the-best-3d-printer-filament-spool-holders-of-2022","title":{"rendered":"The Best 3D Printer Filament Spool Holders of 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container container--l container--space\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<p class=\"paragraph paragraph--emphasized\">The right 3D printer spool holder can greatly enhance your printing experience. Check out the best models to buy or DIY!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-container ad-container--horizontal-fullpage ad-container--desktop-only\" data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>If you have an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/fused-deposition-modeling-fdm-3d-printing-simply-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FDM\u00a03D printer<\/a>, you likely already have a spool holder for your filament, so why would you want a new one?<\/p>\n<p>Well, spool holders can seem simple, but not all of them are created equal. Plopping your filament onto a pipe might work, but there are plenty of ways an improved spool holder will improve your workflow: It might accommodate more spool sizes, relocate your filament to a more accessible spot, unspool more easily, or even\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/how-to-dry-filament-pla-abs-and-nylon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protect your filament from moisture<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As such, we\u2019ve pulled together a list of some of the best 3D printer spool holders out there. For our selection, we\u2019ve found the models that offer the best in terms of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ease of use:<\/strong>\u00a0How easy is the filament to get to? How easy is it to mount? Are there other features (like auto-rewinding) that improve your user experience?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Universality:<\/strong>\u00a0Can the holder accommodate many spool sizes?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moisture protection:<\/strong>\u00a0Does the holder protect your filament against degradation from moisture? For some materials, like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/nylon-3d-printing-how-to-get-nylon-3d-printed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nylon<\/a>, this is a near must to print properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With that in mind, let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xl\"><span class=\"link\" data-action=\"modal-open\" data-modal-ajax=\"\/en\/product-overlay\/204432\/limit\/0\/\">Polybox Edition II<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/11\/21\/f8cfa335f9c19974.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Polybox spool holder, which keeps your filament dust- and moisture-free (Source: Polymaker)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>Most of the options on our list are spool holders that you can print yourself, but if you just want to buy something, we\u2019ve got an option for you, too!<\/p>\n<p>The Polybox Edition II is a commercially-available spool holder dedicated to tackling the problem of moisture-loving filament. It has large bottom trays for desiccant packs, tucked neatly out of the way, and rubber seals around the feed holes to keep moisture out. The built-in sensor at the front helps you keep an eye on the internal temperature and humidity.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be able to fit up to two 1-kg spools or one 3-kg spool. The spools ride on rollers with feed holes all around the enclosure for better universality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Universal Standalone<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/11\/21\/a7391597f702d5c9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"521\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entirely 3D printed standalone spool holder fits almost any spool size (Source: CreativeTools via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>This is an entirely 3D printed spool holder that can accommodate almost any size filament spool, from 16 to 62 mm in shaft diameter. If that\u2019s not universal enough, it will take spool-less filament coils, too.<\/p>\n<p>The main spindle of the holder rotates on its own rollers for smooth unspooling. The holder also has a filament guide (pictured above) to guide both 1.75 and 2.85 mm filament, with a built-in pocket for a cleaning sponge.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps best of all, you don\u2019t need any extra hardware: no bearings, glue, or fasteners. Makers have commented that if you\u2019re having any trouble with the assembly, a bit of oil will do the trick.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativetools.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CreativeTools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This model has been downloaded over 120,000 times on Thingiverse alone and has\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:508896\/remixes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">53 remixes<\/a>\u00a0for whatever kind of spool you can dream of! The designer recommends\u00a0printing the spool holder at a 0.2-mm layer height with 10% infill.\u00a0It\u2019s estimated to use 92 grams of filament and takes\u00a0about 9 hours to print.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Universal-stand-alone-filament-spool-holder-Fully-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instructables<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:508896\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/tool\/universal-stand-alone-filament-spool-holder-fully-3d-printable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cults<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youmagine.com\/designs\/universal-stand-alone-filament-spool-holder-fully-3d-printable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouMagine<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-universal-stand-alone-filament-spool-holder-fully-3d-printable-3816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Universal Auto-Rewind<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image image--spread image--rounded image--loaded\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/11\/21\/4b9a9881b53fa0eb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"703\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Universal Auto-Rewind with its filament guide (Source: VincentGroenhuis via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Universal Auto-Rewind is a spool holder that spools up extra filament for you \u2013 handy if you\u2019re changing filaments often. That way, you\u2019re not left with a tangle of material when you unload! It\u2019s one of many popular auto-rewinding designs by Vincent Groenhuis.<\/p>\n<p>This universal spool holder features a unique 3D printed spring that does the rewinding work for you. The slipping of the clutch can be adjusted based on your needs. There\u2019s also a filament guide available, should you want one. You can see a full guide to the spool holder\u2019s use and assembly in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=03iUbhrU8xw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dedicated YouTube video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vincentgroenhuis.nl\/wp\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vincent Groenhuis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This model has been downloaded over 190,000 times at Thingiverse alone and has 64 Remixes for printer-specific parts and mods! The designer printed the parts in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/pla-filament-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PLA<\/a>\u00a0at a\u00a00.2-mm layer height.\u00a0The single-color version is estimated to take 47 hours and 460 grams of material to complete, while the dual-color version takes 90 hours and 780 grams.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0PrusaPrinters (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusaprinters.org\/prints\/171-universal-auto-rewind-spool-holder-single-color\/files\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">single-color<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusaprinters.org\/prints\/168-universal-auto-rewind-spool-holder-mm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dual-color<\/a>),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:3338467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">SpannerHands System<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/11\/21\/69dfc91d1dc39c1f.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The SpannerHands spool holder mounted on a wall (Source: 3DMasterRace via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The tried-and-true SpannerHands spool system is another entry featuring moisture protection. Despite the release of newer SpannerHands models, this one offers the best in terms of ease of use.<\/p>\n<p>Filament is kept clean and dry thanks to a dust cover enclosure and a pocket holding a sachet of desiccant. Everything is sealed with an easily accessible latch upfront for quick filament changes. There\u2019s an optional spot for adding a humidity sensor to monitor your filament. You even have the option of wall-mounting the spool holder (pictured above) to get it off your desk.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the SpannerHands is only designed for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fillamentum.com\/pages\/spools-dimensions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">750-g spools of Fillamentum<\/a>. It\u2019s a common size, but not quite as universal as we\u2019d like.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/3dmasterrace\/designs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3DMasterRace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This model has been downloaded over 150,000 times from Thingiverse, with Remixes including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:4303341\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bearingless<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:3608441\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">auto-rewind<\/a>\u00a0versions. The designer recommends printing with a layer height of 0.2 to 0.4 mm and 20% infill. The designer also recommends using flexible and semi-flexible filaments for printing the airtight seals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:2119644\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Filler<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/11\/21\/2dbc31dd1686a022.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Filler spool holder mounted to a wooden beam (Source: HugoHuge via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>The Filler is a unique spool holder that stands out for its ease of mounting. It features bearings for smooth unspooling and a host of premade attachments to accommodate a wide range of printers. There are even standalone and wall-mounted options for maximal flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>If your filament doesn\u2019t fit well on this holder, fret not. You can also use two Fillers side-by-side as rollers beneath your spool.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/HugoHuge\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HugoHuge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This model has been downloaded over 250,000 times from Thingiverse. Despite the impressive number of mounting options already available,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:3020026\/remixes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">227 Remixes<\/a>\u00a0will get you additional flexibility. The designer recommends printing the brace with 3 shells and 40-50% infill. The roller portion should use 4 shells and 0% infill.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:3020026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Prusa Drybox<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/11\/21\/05ba89cfdfe9de4f.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two Prusa dryboxes with humidity sensors (Source: Prusa Research)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>This model is similar to the SpannerHands design, but it does better in terms of universality. Spools run on rollers at the bottom of the spool holder, so many sizes will fit.<\/p>\n<p>Like the SpannerHands, you\u2019ll get an easily-accessible latch, an optional humidity sensor, a tray for desiccant, and optional wall-mounting. An added bonus is that it will work with Prusa\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.prusaprinters.org\/mmu2s-printer-enclosure_30215\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MMU2S Printer Enclosure V2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.prusaprinters.org\/#_ga=2.130955146.421682784.1590634015-814376174.1589668188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Prusa Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0Both versions of this model have been downloaded over 5,000 times, mainly for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/topic\/prusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prusa machines<\/a>. Depending on the version you choose, printing will take an estimated 31 to 35 hours and 400 to 450 grams of material. Prusa Research recommends\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/pla-filament-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PLA<\/a>\u00a0plastic for this spool holder.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0Prusa Research:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusaprinters.org\/prints\/4583-drybox-for-prusa-printer-enclosure-v2-with-humidit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">with sensor<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusaprinters.org\/prints\/4577-drybox-for-prusa-printer-enclosure-v2-without-humi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">without<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">TUSH<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/11\/21\/cc7213b71c98d086.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three TUSH spool holders in action (Source: filamentry via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>Named \u201cThe Ultimate Spool Holder\u201d, this design accommodates spools of all sizes. Its four parts snap together without needing fasteners and hold four 608 bearings. Simply line up the rollers with the edge of your spool, and you\u2019re good to go! The design makes for a slim setup and easy spool swaps.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, filament may roll off the spool when nearing its end. However, placing the spool above the printer can solve this problem.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/filamentry\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">filamentry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This model has been downloaded almost an impressive 400,000 times at Thingiverse, with over\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:2047554\/remixes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">250 Remixes<\/a>\u00a0to more precisely fit various printers. The designer recommends printing\u00a0the parts with 20% infill and 0.2-mm layers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:2047554\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Simple Universal<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/11\/21\/8b25d1ed0f7aece5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cameron Watt&#8217;s Universal Filament Spool Holder, fully assembled (Source: in_the_garage via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>Like the TUSH, the Universal Spool Holder makes use of rollers beneath the spools. This design is slim, accommodates many spool sizes, and makes swapping filament very easy.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the TUSH, you\u2019ll need some extra hardware like screws to get this spool holder up and running. Its single-body design, however, means that you won\u2019t have to worry about finicky alignment with your spool\u2019s edges.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youmagine.com\/in_the_garage\/designs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in_the_garage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0The Universal Spool Holder has fewer downloads than some of the big hitters on this list, totaling just over 2,000 across both YouMagine and Thingiverse. There are helpful images to guide the assembly process, but no explicit printing instructions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youmagine.com\/designs\/universal-filament-spool-holder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouMagine<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:581788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Prusa Auto-Rewind<\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/11\/21\/be8c571b76dad3c0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"691\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This design uses a rack-and-pinion mechanism to automatically rewind the spool (Source: Michal Fanta via PrusaPrinters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This spool holder uses gravity to ensure the filament is wound and there isn\u2019t too much slack. The design incorporates a plethora of different 3D printable components with a rack-and-pinion-like mechanism to ensure that the spool moves up and down the structure as the filament is drawn. Although it\u2019s designed for Prusa\u2019s multi-material upgrade (MMU2S), this spool holder should work on all setups.<\/p>\n<p>The designer listed a few of the print settings they used to produce this spool holder, including a 0.2-mm layer height for printing the parts in PET filament. The maker also noted that the parts consumed about 355 grams of filament and took just over 24 hours to finish.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusaprinters.org\/social\/11-michal-fanta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michal Fanta<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This auto-rewinding spool holder has 16 recorded makes, 28 remixes, and over 34,000 views! Given this project\u2019s popularity, you should be able to make one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusaprinters.org\/prints\/10370-gravity-spoolholder-for-mmu2s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PrusaPrinters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe title=\"Gravity spool holder for MMU2S -  DEMO\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ufq9-6tVFtk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Mega Anti-Tangle<\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/11\/21\/1324414a18e17cac.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This spool holder is secured by the weight of the spool (Source: graham01 via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The spool\u2019s own weight clamps it onto the holder at four points, holding the spool securely. That way, coils of filament are less likely to jump off of the side of the spool, minimizing messes and tangles.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been tested for spools from 145 to 210 mm in diameter, and up to a maximum width of 94 mm. The outer limit of the diameter isn\u2019t yet certain and may be greater.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/graham01\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">graham01<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This model has been downloaded over 73,000 times from Thingiverse. The designer recommends printing the parts with 0.2-mm layers.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:2479238\/comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Some users have noted<\/a>\u00a0that the parts don\u2019t fit together very tightly, so a little super glue might come in handy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:2479238\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Simple &amp; Smart<\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/11\/21\/5c57a5ee26b2b11e.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This spool holder is so simple, it&#8217;s genius! (Source: Dagoma3D via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This clever spool holder is a compact, two-part assembly that requires no hardware or fasteners. Simply print both parts and put them together!<\/p>\n<p>The spool size is more limited, however, so your mileage may vary. Swapping out the top piece will allow you to fit more spool sizes, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:994586\/remixes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">several users have customized the file<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dagoma3d.com\/en_US\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dagoma3D<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This model has been downloaded over 30,000 times from Thingiverse. Users have commented that a drop of oil will aid spinning, but official instructions are lacking.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:994586\/remixes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Several Remixes<\/a>\u00a0are also available for more sizes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-simple-smart-spool-holder-27716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyMiniFactory<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:994586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Hanging<\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/11\/21\/353683f1f3ac9e6f.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"703\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This hanging spool holder is made up of four 3D printable components (Source: 3DStartups via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Next, this design is a hanging spool holder, meant to attach to a circular rod and hold a filament spool below. The spool holder comprises two arms and two hooks, which should snap together once printed. To keep the filament strand from unraveling, the arm bar piece has two holes, which you can feed filament through to tie off the strand.<\/p>\n<p>As seen above, the designer has successfully made a fair amount of these spool holders and has provided a few of the settings used, including a 0.2-mm layer height, 15% infill density, and no supports nor rafts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/3DStartups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3DStartups<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This hanging spool holder has 10 recorded Makes, 7 Remixes, and over 30,800 downloads! So many people have printed this spool holder; you can too!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:2987304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/3d-printer-spool-holder-filament-holder\/\">The Best 3D Printer Filament Spool Holders of 2022 | All3DP<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The right 3D printer spool holder can greatly enhance your printing experience. Check out the best models to buy or DIY! If you have an\u00a0FDM\u00a03D printer, you likely already have a spool holder for your filament, so why would you want a new one? 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