All New V6 Design!

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Many have asked if they could make a donation to support my work so here are a couple of options. Normally, I email the STL files within a few days after you request them (this depends on my work and travel schedule primarily). However, donators will be able to download the files immediately from the email confirmation thats sent automatically - and I'm providing two options:

1) a $5 donation: the STL files will be emailed immediately without delay

2) a $10 donation: includes 1 and also includes STEP files for all parts

The normal STL files I provide for free are lower resolution files in order to make the package small enough to email. They are perfectly fine to make good prints but if you would like to create very high resolution meshes (STL) to print, you can do so with the STEP files and a CAD application. The STEP files also allow you to modify or customize the design and include a special bonus - a insert for the back plate that you can modify with your own design, text or logo to customize your printed reel.

Please read and agree to the following CONDITIONS:

1. Please register using your actual information - at least your first name and state/country and email address. I will not spam you but I do like to know where my design is going. Another reason to register is that I publish updates and provide pre-releases of new designs to registered users - like the new Ultralight and Large Arbor Reels I'm working on now. Note: it's ok to fill in a fictitious street address if you choose. I really only need your email address and first name. My store software does not allow me to make these fields optional.
2. You may not post or give the files or derivative of the files away to others. If someone asks you for them, just send them to this page please.
3. You may not sell reels you create with this design, derivative of this design, or files. Note, I do give permission to folks who want to print reels to donate to charitable or conservation organization fund raisers, simply ask!
4. You may post as many photos of your printed reels as you'd like, I love to see what people have done!

I like to print the reel in PLA. I have also printed them in ABS. Nylon and PETG work also. The design and clearances were optimized for PLA and ABS, other filaments may be different.

These files are standard STL files that can be opened in your slicer application. I like to use KISSlicer but most any slicer will work.

The reel weighs in at 45 gms / 1.6 ounces. It is 3" in diameter and designed to hold up to a 5 wt line with backing.