The threaded spindle on my skimmer plate was starting to ware, but the rest of the skimmer plate was in good order. This spindle incorporates a threaded plastic bolt. This bolt is under strain from the metal spring. From repeated use, the thread has been developed ware to the point that it needs replacing. Unfortunately, this spindle is not available as a separate part, hence my project to design a replacement.

My design replaces the plastic spindle and crown with 3D printed parts and a M8 x 75mm stainless steel nut and bolt.

My print is made in 1.75mm eSUN PLA Plus filament, with 0.2mm layer height and 20% infill on a Bambu X1 Carbon printer. No print supports needed.

I hope that you can find this print useful, too.

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