Modular Filament Spool Rack

Modular Filament Spool Rack

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I had been storing my filament in sealed storage bins which became frustrating having to dig them out every time I searched for a specific color. I needed a solution particular to my available space but also wanted one I could adapt for other spaces.

 

I came up with this modular rack. It can be stretched or stacked as tall or wide as you like using the included support braces.

 

It was designed for ¾ inch dowel rods but I included blanks if you choose to use a different size. If you need something other than ¾ inch simply add a negative part in the slicer and make the hole .15mm larger than the size of you dowel rod so it will fit nicely. You may want to make a test part prior to printing an entire frame piece. The vertical rods are 196mm which provides a small amount of clearance for a 200mm spool.

 

If you'd prefer a stronger version with less supports see my other version with triangles in the braces.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/152626#profileId-166657

 

#6 screws to fasten the frame to the rod. I recommend at least a 20mm or 1" screw length.

 

 

Mini caster wheels can be installed to the bottom for easy movement as desired. *If you don't use the casters look in the files for taller bottom feet to keep the spools off the ground.

 

I used these from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BS287L8Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

Update 1: added 3MF and stl files of all parts with solid rather than honeycomb cross pieces. You can now print upside down reducing supports significantly.

 

Added bottom row parts for small spools.

 

Update #2

Added stl's for taller bottom row. If not using caster the spools sit on the ground. Print these taller base feet instead.

 

Update #3 Now have parts for a metric size 24.5 and 20.3 mm dowel rod in files folder.

 

Update #4 No updates to these files but have created an adapter system for using small spools.

Small Spool Adapter:  https://makerworld.com/en/models/192133#profileId-212217

 

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Printed on abs and used ¾ wooden dowels, used sealant for the studs and screws for the long studs. came out great.
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Looks great! Thanks for the review.
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Do the 3/4" dowels flex much?
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Replying to @Darren.child :
I only cut mine about 30" long and they don't flex at all. If you go longer I included center parts for braces to prevent sagging.
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Thx. At first I didn't add a middle braces and after a while I noticed that 1 meter wood rods start to deform due to weight of spools. After adding middle braces everything come back to normal shape.
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Thanks, looks very nice 🙂
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Very sturdy and looks great! The only thing I didn't realize is that the bars are too far apart for any spool less than 1kg. I have a lot of 500g and 250g spools that I have to put on the bottom and they end up sitting on the floor.
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Thanks for the rating! I just added a bottom row of parts for smaller spools. I only had one small roll of 150mm diameter. Hopefully that will work.
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a bit wobbely but it does its job :)
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Thanks for sharing this design. Works great!
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I have actually printed this out 3 times now. The more I am in this "Hobby" the more storage I need. They work great. The dowels are easy to slide in and they hold really well. I have probably 30 rolls on 1 rack and it does not flex or show any signs of abnormal stress levels. I will continue to use as my collection of spools grows.
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Thanks for the feedback. I'd love to see what you've printed.
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Great design! Printed perfect, and looks and works amazing!
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Glad its working well for you.
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What length rods did you use? For horizontal and vertical.
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As long as you want, mine are about 29"(74cm). The vertical rods should be at least 19.6 cm for 1kg spools.
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works great. printed several for full size rolls. I use for big and small rolls. for both in or out of boxes recommend steel poles or at least wood dowles stand has a little give in all directions.
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