December 4, 2025
Description
This is a redesign of the famous Print-in-place Stackable Cable Winder.
The original design has a weak spot: The walls of the core are rather thin and tend to break easily. This redesign has a different core with thicker walls, better tolerance settings and solves all of the reported problems.
Since the original version only holds thin USB cables up to 1m, a medium and large version have been added for longer and thicker cables. All sizes can be stacked due to identical core diameter and handle size.
Choose your desired outline: knurled, smooth or rounded. All versions are compatible with each other.
Dimensions (without handle, rounded ones are slightly larger in diameter):
Small (original): Ø 50 mm x 32 mm
Medium: Ø 60 mm x 40 mm
Large: Ø 70 mm x 48 mm
Print in Place, No Supports, PLA+ recommended.
Print with low temperature and 2 perimeters only to minimize fusing due to excessive heat. For improved stability, set 100% infill for core in the middle region only (7-25mm for small, 11-29mm for medium, 15-33mm for large).
To break loose (if required): find out which side has fused, try to push on top or bottom, do not use excessive turning force. On bottom side turning with a 2€ coin and pliers can be helpful.
Fusion 360 Files included. The f3z is a configured solution (and needs a full Fusion license), the f3d is parametrized (radius/height for small: 25/32mm, medium 30/40mm, large 35/48mm).
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike