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Topic: How do you keep filament from un-spooling?

Been working with some new filament (Sains-smart & Zen tool works). Like the price and color choice, but hate the cardboard spool design. Both want to un-spool with the slightest movement due to so much filament put on the spool. I’m sure it won’t be too bad once I use up some of the filament.

Currently using the stock PVC spool holder on an SD2, What would you do to keep these from un-spooling? Also running filament in through the back. Tried running through hole in my party tray, but it didn’t seem to make a difference.

Is it ok to put some tension on the spool? Or would that mess with your print layers?

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2 Reply by destinymolddesign

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Re: How do you keep filament from un-spooling?

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:31317

To date the most useful thing I have printed!

3 Reply by wire10ga

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Re: How do you keep filament from un-spooling?

Well that seems to be doing the trick. Thanks destinymolddesign for the link and to Lawsy for the design smile
http://www.12voltleds4u.com/Custom_Switch/photo%287%29.JPG

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