Yarn Minder 2.0 with Swivel Stand

This version of a Yarn Minder / Yarn Caddy has includes many design improvements and new features:

• The arm and the base now fit together with a satisfying *snap*!
• The hole at the top no longer extends off of the arm, reducing the likelihood that it will break and creating a slimmer profile.
• The end of the arm is now slimmer, which keeps the minder oriented more vertically when set on a table.
• The end of the arm has a slot to snap into an optional swivel stand.
• Chamfers everywhere to improve printing.

This version is accompanied by an optional stand (which requires a 22x8x7 bearing), which allows you to use the minder while it is sitting on a surface. The base of the arm snaps into the stand which freely rotates. The idea was inspired by kenwebart's Twisting Wool minder and Yarn Holder - so if you like this one, go give theirs a like.

The bottom of the stand base includes impressions to stick rubber feet into. I've found that this helps tremendously with ease of use. 

Print Settings

• Nozzle: 0.4mm
• Layer Height: 0.2mm
• Infill: 50% - 100% (I like the extra weight from more infill)
• Supports: Only for Stand Swivel.
• Filament: PLA

Warning: The .bgcode and .3mf accompanying this model has some non-default settings I've found to be useful to create a nice top layer finish for the large discs. External perimeters first is checked, extrusion multiplier value is .97, and avoid crossing perimeters is checked.

Yarn Minder Assembly

Materials Required:

• Yarn Minder 2.0 - Arm (printed)
• Yarn Minder 2.0 - Base (printed)
• Wristlet with Swivel Keychain Ring
  • I purchased the wristlets from my friend's business Side Stiches by Sammy
  • I purchased the Swivel Keychain Rings from Amazon (non-affiliate link)

Steps:

1. Print the Arm and Base.
2. Insert the Arm through the bottom of the Base and push until you hear a snap. Test that you can remove Arm from the Base.
3. Secure the Wristlet with a Swivel Keychain ring to the top of the Arm.

Yarn Minder Swivel Stand Assembly (optional)

Materials Required:

• Yarn Minder 2.0 - Stand Swivel (printed with supports)
• Yarn Minder 2.0 - Stand
• 1x Ball Bearing (22x8x7)
  • I used extra that my wife had from her roller skates.
• 4x Rubber Feet Pads (8mm x 1.5)
  • I purchased these from Amazon for another project and had extra lying around.

Steps:

1. Print the Stand and Stand Swivel.
2. Remove supports from the Stand Swivel.
3. Push fit the bearing into the bottom of the Stand Swivel. (Note: I had to destroy prototypes in order to remove bearing after inserting - make sure you're ready to commit)
4. Add rubber feet to the bottom of the Stand.
5. Push the rod on the Stand into the bearing in the Stand Swivel.

To secure the Yarn Minder into the stand, push the bottom of the Arm into the top of the Stand Swivel.