I make a lot of the same parts repeatedly and got tired of switching out 1 Kg spools, multiple times per day. I decided to buy a large, 5 Kg spool from Polymaker but quickly realized I had nothing to hold it. I looked online, but didnt find any that would be easy to print, or had a simple way to keep the rod from coming out of the holder. So I set out to design and print my own. This is the 3rd itiration and after going through 5 big rolls, this final version has yet to have an issue. I suggest using PETG with 4 walls and 15% Gyroid infill. A PLA print is untested so try at your own risk. It might work but you may want to try increasing the number of walls and infill percentage. I tried to give this the most rigidity while uzing as little filiment as possible and was able to keep it under 500 grams.
Please Note: This model was designed for use with a spool having dimensions of 300mm D x 160mm W, and having a center diameter of approximately 33mm. I was made aware by Nicholas Hanninen that the center rod is too small for Sunlu 5Kg spools and the spool will drag. He has created an adapter for spools with larger center diameters. That adapter can be found by clicking here.
Make sure to print 2 of the Sides and Supports Brackets
Can Easily be set up and taken apart when finished or glued together for extra rigidity
Let me know if you have any trouble and I'll be glad to help.
The author marked this model as their own original creation.