Spool3D News

Back in the late fall of 2019, you may have heard some news regarding a worldwide PLA shortage.  This was due to the increased demand put on the PLA pellet industry from new and increased production of compostable plastic products such as cup lids, disposable cups, straws, bags, etc.Our manufacturer was kind enough to not increase costs immediately and chose to give us a delayed price increase.  The 15% price increase was made in March 2020 and will be reflected in our order arriving t …

Clearing Up The ConfusionAt Spool3D, we offer a variety of lead screws with different diameters, lengths, pitches and leads. The most confusing part is identifying the pitch and lead of your 3D printer lead screw. Most 3D printers come with T8, 2mm pitch, 8mm lead, lead screws as standard, but how can you be sure?1) The simplest way is to check the travel of your lead screw nut. Simply mark the point on your lead screw with a marker the place it is sitting. Turn the nut one full revolution. …

We've negotiated a new contract with Canada Post and will now be offering our free shipping service through their expedited service.

SPOOL3D SERVICE NOTEWanhao Duplicator i3 #2016-0918Date: September 18, 2016Model affected: Duplicator i3 Plus, possibly earlier versions of Wanhao Duplicator i3 and any other 3D printer that has the heat bed installed in the same way.Urgency: HighProblem: There has been a report of the heat bed springs possibly being able to scratch through the electrically insulated layer of the heat bed. This can cause the spring to electrically conduct the voltage and amperage at the spring contact p …

Canadian orders over $140 before taxes will now be shipped by FedEx Ground instead of Canada Post.