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Allan Smales
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At the ripe old age of 80 (but with a 45-year career in I.T.), I am just starting out as a 3D printer novice.
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Print successful 105 different models and 1,243 hours
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I actually lrinted this some three months ago, and it has been a VERY regularly used feature in our kitchen ever since. VERY useful and functional
https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/947450/914578/ratings/a1927760-d6e9-11f0-988e-d32d015ed4fe.jpg
https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/947450/914578/ratings/a1cc7320-d6e9-11f0-988e-d32d015ed4fe.jpg
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Works very well, although not quite as robust as some. But if trying to minimise filament usage then this does seem to be a good option. HOWEVER... don't do what I did...!! I printed a few of these spools using PLA, and that works fine... UNTIL... without thinking about it, I decided to dry out some PETG filament I had on one of these spools. After an hour or two in my filament drier, the obvious happened. Yes, the outer edges of the spool buckled somewhat. So... do not print these using PLA if you're likely to be placing them in a filament drier at some time in the future. Use PETG instead, next time. Lesson learned...!!
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I have a fascination for all kinds of spinners, some are better than others. But this one, in my mind, rates better than some others that I have printed. Robust, and spins easily... in fact with a couple of small drops of oil, it spins far more easily and freely than any other similar spinner that I have printed.
https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/1417367/1472121/ratings/d3e7eea0-d6e6-11f0-988e-d32d015ed4fe.jpg
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I printed a number of these to be filled with chocolates, and used as place cards for the upcoming family Christmas lunch at our place this year.
https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/925056/887926/ratings/3e982aa0-d6e5-11f0-988e-d32d015ed4fe.jpg
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My family and friends cannot believe that this amazing dragon was printed already assembled, being totally stunned that it came off my printer with all sections completely interlocked/connected. One can pick it up and hold and play with it almost like a loose chain necklace. In fact it is quite impressive simply being able to do that. Put simply... this is a GREAT example of an intriguing play-thing that will impress those with no 3D printing experience. Thoroughly recommended.
https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/497435/1542832/ratings/2025-07-09_1604a77e2a46a.jpg
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