Efficient, Compatible, and Built to Last: MatterHackers Reusable Spools

The MatterHackers Reusable Spool Holder is a smart and sustainable upgrade for any 3D printing setup. Designed from durable ABS with a lightweight hexagonal infill, this two-piece system—made up of male and female halves with spacing shims—can securely hold up to 1kg of filament while remaining stable during prints Each spool also includes measurement marks and label space, making tracking an organization simple for beginners, makers, and professionals alike. 

Pair it with MH Build, ThriftyMake, and Bambu Lab filament refills available here at MatterHackers to reduce material waste, lower operational costs, and streamline your 3D printing workflow. This guide provides a step-by-step process to reload filament onto your MatterHackers Reusable Spool Holder, enabling you to maximize efficiency and maintain consistent print quality with filaments that you trust.

Step-by-Step: How to Refill Your MatterHackers Spool Holder

Step 1:

Open up your filament refill - do not remove plastic strips yet.

Step 2:

Take your MatterHackers Reusable Spool Holder, and turn the top counterclockwise. Take note of the notches and downward arrows on the inside barrel.

Step 3:

Separate.

Separate Your Spool Holder
Insert Your Spool Refill

Step 4:

Find the locator (a tiny block on the wide piece).

Step 5:

Align it with the notch on the inner ring of the filament roll.

Step 6:

Insert the wide piece into the filament refill roll.

Step 7:

Insert the narrow piece and align the groove of each piece inside the spool until it's pushed firmly into the wide piece.

Step 8:

Once it's pushed firmly into the wide piece, rotate the narrow piece clockwise until it slides into place and you hear it lock.

Step 9:

Install the spacing shim inside the spool (under the downward arrows).

Step 10:

Remove the plastic strips by peeling the tabs or cutting with scissors.

Realign Your Spool Holder

Key Takeaways

The MatterHackers Reusable Spool Holder offers a practical solution to reduce plastic waste, cut costs, and simplify filament management. Combined with filament refills offered at MatterHackers, it supports a more efficient, sustainable, and organized printing setup.