Filament Retainer Clip
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The nosed design is featured on David Wilson's YouTube Channel give him a Thumbs Up and Subscribe.
You can also follow him as woodwaker here on Thingiverse.
Update 4/26/2021: Added a nosed retainer for 3mm (2.85mm) filament.
Update: Using these retainers now for more than a year. Found one modification that was needed. I found that on spoked spools the retainer can catch a spoke and jam the filament feed. I have added a nosed 175MM retainer that should reduce/prevent this from happening.
Update: After using these for a while I modified the design to include larger text, and an Arrow to identify the direction of the wrap. I also modified the use instructions and image to show the proper use.
Why design another filament clip?
I have tried many different filament clips in my attempt to eliminate tangles. The best solution I originally found was to use the spool's retainer holes; but, this has it's drawbacks. Some manufacturers don't provide adequate positions or numbers of holes; and, although less frequent, I've still had some tangles that ruined prints. Clips work well holding the filament; but, with my fumble fingers I've still caused tangles when removing or replacing them. The tangles happen when I lose control of the filament's end and allow it to spring back to the spool.
What I need in a filament clip
- No clipping to the spool rim
- A flag that identifies the loose filament end
- Prevention of loose filament tucking under another filament loop
- No need to remove the clip when using the spool
- Work with any spool
- Easy to print, no assembly
- Easy to use
I can't say that every idea behind this design is all my own. It is a compilation of the best parts of the clips I've used, mixed with my own design ideas and preferences.
If you like the design please give it a "Like." If you download and use the design please post a "Make."
Thanks.
Print Settings
Printer:
HyperCube Evolution
Rafts:
No
Supports:
No
Resolution:
.2
Infill:
20%
Notes:
There is two filament clip files. One for 1.75 mm and one for 2.85 mm.
Added two additional stl's that include a size label on the reverse side.
Also included is a storage container to keep things neat and orderly while cycling the clips into your spool storage.
Usage
To store filament
- Slide the filament through the guide
- Wrap filament around the spool once over the clip
- Wrap around a second time and Insert filament into friction catch
To print with filament
- Pull filament out of friction catch
- Leave filament threaded through guide
- Load filament to printer
Guide inside diameter is large enough to allow filament to pull easily through clip.
Additional Note: You will notice from the picture that I drew an arrow showing the direction of the filament wrap. I had situations where the filament got completely away from me and I didn't know which direction the filament was wrapped. The flag allowed getting things back in control but found an arrow helps even more.
Filament in use
Filament in storage position.
Category: 3D Printer Accessories