Tip-Up Winder V3 - Now w/ Print in Place Free Spinning Knob!

• 2/27/2025 - v3 Update
  • Adjusted model to have a less blocky appearance 
  • Refined the design of the attachment loop to better “flow” from the model
  • Added a free spinning knob to the top of that handle that is able to be printed in place
    • Added an alternate v3 model with a fixed knob if you aren't able to print the spinning knob version
• 2/21/2025 - v2 Update
  • Removed outer edge chamfer, changed to fillet
  • Adjusted profile of attachment loop to avoid small bridge on top of loop
  • Increased diameter of winding handle and knob for increased strength
  • Added chamfer to inside top edges of Tip-Up Slot to eliminate the need for any support with this model

This is a tip-up winder, to aid in winding up your tip-ups at the end of the day.  

New!  V3 of the model now includes a version with print in place free spinning knob!  I made it with fairly loose tolerances so it should be easier to print on a wider variety of printers.  It should take a bit of force to crack the knob free after it was printed but it works really well after that.

My father-in-law has a handmade tool to aid in winding up his tip-ups, it's similar to versions you can find available commercially, but he made it himself years ago.  He asked if it would be possible to replicate his winder and add a few improvements to it with a 3D printed design and this is the first version of our new winder.  Compared to the wood version this model adds a small knob to the winding handle along with a loop on one end for attaching to a clip or line so it doesn't get lost so easily.

To use this winder, place the winder over the top of the brass crossbar on the spool assembly shaft by inserting it through the hole in the winding tool.

If you'd like to keep your tip-up lines neat and tangle free between trips, check out these Tip-Up Hook Holders.

This is Version 3, if you print this model and have ideas to improve on it please let me know and I can incorporate them.  I incorporated refinements into the v3model, the only outstanding thing I was considering was:

• Other Sizes
  • I only have Beaver Dam wooden tip-ups.  This should work with other brands but haven't ran into anyone that's using something besides Beaver Dam's to test it with.  
  • The model is 100% parameterized already in anticipation of size adjustments

Printing Tips 

• As of v2, the model is designed to print without supports or brim  
  • You will get warnings from your slicer on the V3 model, but it is still 100% print in place - neither supports nor brim are needed.
• I printed mine in Hatchbox Red PETG for durability. 
• I used a .40mm nozzle and the .20mm SPEED print profile, 25% Gyroid infill and 4 perimeters.
• I used PLA and all default print profiles to print test models as I as designing this and it also worked great
• Some silicone lubricant realllllly makes the knob spin well if you have it on hand (just check to make sure it's compatible with the filament you printed with)
• In the copies I printed for friends & family, I added a text modifier to the bottom in order to print their name into the tool with my MMU3.  I like added text to the bottom of parts, it looks really nice and seamless on the textured build plate.