Spool stand

One part / simple functional shelf

My first Fusion project for 3D printing with my first Bambu 3D printer. In use for 2 years.

Holds up great/perfectly !!!

I've used it again recently, and I'm still amazed at what you can do with a single component (you have to print 4 pieces). It creates a simple stand - about 20 filament spools. If you print 2 more parts, you can slide the 2 new components into the middle (you'll need one more round rod then) and the stand becomes very, very stable. Nothing wobbles anymore. If you print 2 more components, you can stack it two stories high and store about 30 filament spools. Here too, you can stabilize it again, this time with just one component, which is pulled onto the middle of the rod. You won't need a second round rod then either, but can use the rest of the lower tier.

Shopping

The design had to be quick to construct, and I wanted to buy very little.

- 5 x Beech round rods (20mm diameter, 1 meter length) from Bauhaus.

Assembly instructions:

1. Print
2. Buy 5 round rods
3. Cut one rod in half
4. Cut the two resulting rods in half as well => 4 x 25cm rods.

5.) With a hammer: Drive in the rods

5.) With hot air (this really works best): Heat each hole for a few seconds before inserting the rod. Insert the rod almost without resistance.

5.) With force: I think it also works (depending on the specific printer and filament).

Notes

I print only minimally larger than the rods (on an X1C or A1 mini). Depending on the PLA filament, assemble the parts with a few - or a few more - taps - see photo. Even better than a hammer and completely unproblematic is hot air (I use a Dremel soldering iron - with it, I can also work with hot air in my power-free basement). Briefly heat the holes, then you can insert the rods - promptly – without resistance. Place the shelf on the floor, and it pulls together perfectly; nothing wobbles anymore for me. I print with PLA. PETG probably also works (though it won't be quite as sturdy - same with ABS/ASA). Anything else like Nylon, PathCF etc., I would consider "oversized". If you want, you can add some feet, but if the surface isn't very uneven, the shelf will pull itself into a stable position under load due to the rods (that's why I used round rods and not another profile).

Fusion file is attached. You can change the parameters there if you want to use different rods.

Have fun. I would be happy if it is helpful to someone.