Parametric Solder Spool Holder

Features

• Parametric: use any brand and type of solder
• Spool can be used upright or lying down
• Holder can be positioned in 6 different orientations, so you can use it in the most convenient way
• Portable: wrap the loose end of the solder wire around the disk at the top to prevent the wire from coming loose or becoming tangled
• Effortless assembly and refill: Slot the spool in, guide the wire, and cap it off with a satisfying click. No extra tools, no extra steps.
• Closed off to prevent dust
• Just print two parts, no additional hardware is needed

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Printing settings

All parts print in the default model orientation without supports in PLA. Print one bottom and one top part of a given size once. I recommend a layer height of 0.20 mm, but others should also work.

Sizes

There are pre-made models for the following solder spools:

Wire diameters always refer to the maximum wire diameter you can use. For example, if you print the model with a solder wire diameter of 1.5 mm, you can use any solder with a thickness of 3 mm and below.

Feel free to adjust the parameters (see Parameters section below) or request a different size in the comments, providing the information in the table above and I will add it.

Parameters

You can modify this design in Fusion 360 (the free version is enough) using parameters to make it fit your needs. Download the Fusion 360 design file (in “Design Files” at the bottom of the downloads), open it, and then you can change the parameters by clicking on Solid → Modify → Change Parameters.

These are the parameters you most likely would want to change:

More parameters are available if needed which are described in Fusion 360.