About the reed thread spool
Tying oboe reeds puts a lot of tension on the thread. These spools are double-ended to stop tangles and strong enough to take the pull of reed tying. If you make a lot of reeds, the designer says they'll make life easier.
A winder adapter lets you fill a spool quickly with a cordless drill. Regular PLA with 3 walls and 25% infill has been plenty strong for the designer, though you can raise the infill. Print the winder lying down, not standing up.
What you'll need
Printed parts
- Spools (large and/or small)
- Winder
Bought parts
- Reed-tying thread
Tools
- A cordless drill, for the winder
Build overview
Print settings
- Material: PLA
- Walls: 3
- Infill: 25% (more is fine)
- Orientation: Winder printed horizontally