Ender 3 Spool Holder Side Mount 3D printable model by don-f

Ender 3 Spool Holder Side Mount

Source: Thingiverse by don-f

The Ender 3 Spool Holder Side Mount is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by don-f. I tried a few side mounts but they always seemed to be in the way. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: Ender, 3, Spool, Holder, Side, Mount

About this model

I tried a few side mounts but they always seemed to be in the way. This mount gives a much more even pull to the extruder. No extra filament guide needed! Be careful tightening up the bolts to the 20/20. If your frames Allen head bolts stick up too much you may want to either move the mount back or recess the base in that area with a remix. None of this was necessary for mine, but I can see it happening as I dented the base with my bolts. You will need two M5x10 mm bolts and two M5 nuts for installation in addition to the two M5x8 mm bolts and T-nuts that are already included with the printer. Use the original M10x8 mm bolts to attach the metal bar to the printed mount and the new M5x10 mm bolts to attach the plastic mount to the printer frame using T-nuts. The short fat spool holder in th…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. Ender 3 Spool Holder Side Mount is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?
The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by don-f.
Who made this model?
Designed by don-f, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?
Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.

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