3D Printed Tape Measure Spool, Customizable

Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Easy-grip handle design so you can spool tape fast without hand strain
- Customizable size and shape so your spool fits your exact tape length
- Print-in-place parts mean less assembly time in your workshop
- Works with standard measuring tapes so you reuse what you own
Keep your measuring tape organized and ready to grab. Your tape stays neat on the spool instead of tangled in a drawer, so you find what you need in seconds.
This spool has an improved handle that makes rolling tape smooth and quick. You can customize the design to match your tape size using OpenSCAD software, which gives you full control over the final print. The print-in-place design means moving parts come assembled, so you skip extra steps.
Built for workshops, job sites, and anyone who measures things often. Mount it on a wall or keep it in your toolbox.
2.2k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by MrClear. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit and share alike. See the original design