AMS Lite Spool Unloader with Storage Hook

🚩UPDATE 10/31/2025: 🚩

I decided to add a storage hook. It can be mounted with a #6 screw or something like 3M VHB. It's a snap fit so I recommend using the screw method. It's not an overly tight fit or anything; just enough to hold the unloading tool in place for storage. It works in either horizontal or vertical positioning, so use whichever works best for you. 🍻

I updated the original print profile so on each plate is the unloading tool along with a storage clip. There's also a third plate now with just the storage clip on it should you want to print extras.

This is a simple AMS lite spool unloading tool I designed. I have my AMS Lites wall-mounted, so spool removal can sometimes be cumbersome if the spool is tight-fitting. There's a bunch out there but I decided to try to design one that suited my design preferences, and was compatible with as many spools as possible, including tight fitting spools like some cardboard spools and others like atomic's old spools. So far it's worked with every spool I've tried it with; it it fits on the AMS Lite, the unloading tool should work with it.

For spools that need an adapter, if you use my AMS Lite Spool Adapter, the unloading tool isn't compatible, but you shouldn't need it since the adapter was designed to have a snug, but easily removable fit.

There's two versions; one is a two color print with the AMS Lite logo and a single color, plain version so you can either print as is or add your own logo/text. I did a write up on how to accomplish that in my Customizable Parametric Coaster Set.
It prints without any supports and has features typical to my designs; robust construction and soft, refined edges.

The one in the pics was printed with anycubic gray PETG and giantarm white PETG.

Any feedback or suggestions are welcome!

Thanks for stopping by and happy printing! 🍻