3D Printed Filament Spool Holder

Setting up your workspace properly is crucial — it affects both your efficiency and general ergonomics. Since I recently got a new table for my 3D printer, it’s no longer possible to use the standard spool holder that originally came with the printer.

To make the project as efficient as possible, I reused components I already had:

1. The original spool roller
2. 2x M4 x 35mm bolts
3. 2x pre-installed threads

Then I measured all the necessary dimensions to ensure the new holder would fit perfectly within the current setup.

For all my projects, I use the free version of Fusion 360, which covers everything I need for 3D modeling. The most important thing is to define all the parameters before you start sketching — this makes it much easier to adjust your design later if needed.

I also accounted for the printer’s tolerance to ensure everything would fit together smoothly.

To save filament and increase structural strength, I added a few circular holes to the holder design.

I chose a layer height of 0.4 mm to speed up the printing process. The number of perimeters was set to 3, and I used a Gyroid infill pattern at 5% density. Supports were only used for the roller latches to ensure proper printing.

Printing the entire part took less than two hours.

Thanks to the precise tolerances, assembling the mount was quick and easy. Within minutes, everything was set up and ready to shine on top of my printer.

Conclusion

Is it perfect? No.

Does it work? Yes!

There’s no such thing as a “perfect” design, which is why I’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions in the comments. For my current setup and needs, though, this holder works as well as I could ask for.

Thanks for reading!