3D-Printed Yarn Winder – Gear-Driven Easy-Print Edition 100% Printable
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Organize yarn and cords with this fully 3D printed winder – simple design, no extra parts required. Now with Gears
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Summary
This is a 100% printable yarn winder designed to turn loose yarn or threads into clean, compact balls — easily, quickly, and reliably.
Key Features
Fully 3D printable — no screws, bearings, rubber bands or glue required
Open guide spiral allows easy yarn removal without cutting
Print-in-place rotary handle for smooth, comfortable turning
Optimized for PLA only — no TPU or PETG required
About This Version
This model is based on everything I learned from my first TPU-belt version.
After receiving a lot of helpful feedback, I wanted to create a winder that:
prints more easily
uses only standard PLA
avoids flexible belts and additional materials
integrates all improvements from the earlier design
The result is a simpler, stronger, and more reliable yarn winder — still fully 3D printable, now even more accessible.
BOM
Quantity | Designation (normal process) | Alternatives (troubleshooting) |
1 | Axis | |
1 | Axle end | |
1 per clamp | Clamp mount | |
1 per clamp | Clamping screw | |
1 | Drive screw | |
1 | Drive wheel screw | Gear screw + Drive wheel screw horizontal version |
1 | Drive wheel | |
1 per clamp | Foot | |
1 | Gear screw / Gear screw shorter head | Gear screw + Drive wheel screw horizontal version |
1 | Gear | |
1 | Outrigger bolt | Outrigger bolt - horizontal version |
1 | Outrigger | |
1 | Plate | |
1 | Spinning center | |
1 | Spinning wheel (either length) | |
1 | Spinning wheel screw | |
1 | Weight | |
2 | Wheel spacer | |
1 | Yarn Guide |
Changelog
| Changes |
V1.0 | Initial Release |
V2.0 | The Bearing Update
Transition from previous version - reprint - gear and drive wheel and two wheel spacers. |
V2.1 | More screw options
Transition from previous version - if you have problems with the vertically printed screws (breaking off), please try the horizontally printed ones. |
Assembly
Tip: Lightly sanding and lubricating the rotating parts can improve smoothness.
Step 1 – Spinning Unit Preparation
Screw the spinning wheel screw into the spinning centre.
Place the weight into the recess.
Screw the drive screw into the spinning centre.
Step 2 – Plate Assembly
Screw the axis into the plate.
Insert the outrigger and secure it with the outrigger bolt.
Screw the yarn guide into the outrigger.
Mount the drive wheel into the plate using the wheel spacer and the drive wheel screw.
Mount the gear into the plate using the wheel spacer and the gear screw.
Step 3 – Install the Spinning Unit
Place the assembled spinning unit (from Step 1) onto the axis.
Secure it by screwing on the axle end.
Step 4 – Install the Spinning Wheel & Engage the Gear
Push the spinning wheel onto the spinning wheel screw.
Lift the spinning unit slightly if needed to help the gear engage with the axle end.
Step 5 – Table Clamps (Optional)
For each table clamp required:
Screw the clamping screw through the clamp mount.
Push the foot onto the joint of the clamping screw.
Insert the clamp mount into any plate slot and tighten to secure the winder to a table.
Done :)
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