MasterSpool

Basics

• An Alternative Method of Shipping FDM Filament
• Uses a coil with 4 ties radially spaced out
• Thus there is no "disposable" FDM Filament Spool
• It then uses a "Master Spool" that is reused for each filament
  • These can be old ones, or even 3d printed
• The Advantages Are
  • Less mass to be shipped (can often reduce shipping cost)
  • No cost to make a spool, and thus either cheaper overall, or more grams of filament for the same cost
  • Less Waste
  • If reusable zip ties are used, free zip ties!

External Links

• The Youtube Video Introducing the Concept
• A Video on V4 of the Design - easier workflow, allows for re-zip tying of the coil]
• The Thingiverse Page on This
• Thomas Sanladerer's Review of the Concept