3D-Printed Yarn Winder – Gear-Driven Easy-Print Edition 100% Printable

Summary

This is a 100% printable yarn winder designed to turn loose yarn or threads into clean, compact balls — easily, quickly, and reliably.

Key Features

Fully 3D printable — no screws, bearings, rubber bands or glue required
Open guide spiral allows easy yarn removal without cutting
Print-in-place rotary handle for smooth, comfortable turning
Optimized for PLA only — no TPU or PETG required

About This Version

This model is based on everything I learned from my first TPU-belt version.
After receiving a lot of helpful feedback, I wanted to create a winder that:

prints more easily
uses only standard PLA
avoids flexible belts and additional materials
integrates all improvements from the earlier design
The result is a simpler, stronger, and more reliable yarn winder — still fully 3D printable, now even more accessible.

Link to the previous version

BOM

Quantity	Designation (normal process)	Alternatives (troubleshooting)
1	Axis
1	Axle end
1 per clamp	Clamp mount
1 per clamp	Clamping screw
1	Drive screw
1	Drive wheel screw	Gear screw + Drive wheel screw horizontal version
1	Drive wheel
1 per clamp	Foot
1	Gear screw / Gear screw shorter head	Gear screw + Drive wheel screw horizontal version
1	Gear
1	Outrigger bolt	Outrigger bolt - horizontal version
1	Outrigger
1	Plate
1	Spinning center
1	Spinning wheel (either length)
1	Spinning wheel screw
1	Weight
2	Wheel spacer
1	Yarn Guide

Changelog

	Changes
V1.0	Initial Release
V2.0	The Bearing Update Gear and drive wheel equipped with needle bearings Both gears run more smoothly and no longer require support Wheel spacers adjusted Transition from previous version - reprint - gear and drive wheel and two wheel spacers.
V2.1	More screw options Two “new” screws, designed to print horizontally to take advantage of the stronger alignment. Transition from previous version - if you have problems with the vertically printed screws (breaking off), please try the horizontally printed ones.

Assembly

Tip: Lightly sanding and lubricating the rotating parts can improve smoothness.

Step 1 – Spinning Unit Preparation

Screw the spinning wheel screw into the spinning centre.
Place the weight into the recess.
Screw the drive screw into the spinning centre.

Step 2 – Plate Assembly

Screw the axis into the plate.
Insert the outrigger and secure it with the outrigger bolt.
Screw the yarn guide into the outrigger.
Mount the drive wheel into the plate using the wheel spacer and the drive wheel screw.
Mount the gear into the plate using the wheel spacer and the gear screw.

Step 3 – Install the Spinning Unit

Place the assembled spinning unit (from Step 1) onto the axis.
Secure it by screwing on the axle end.

Step 4 – Install the Spinning Wheel & Engage the Gear

Push the spinning wheel onto the spinning wheel screw.
Lift the spinning unit slightly if needed to help the gear engage with the axle end.

Step 5 – Table Clamps (Optional)

For each table clamp required:
Screw the clamping screw through the clamp mount.
Push the foot onto the joint of the clamping screw.
Insert the clamp mount into any plate slot and tighten to secure the winder to a table.

Done :)

Leave a comment if you like the project or leave a make if you made it too :) have fun winding

3D-Printed Yarn Winder – Gear-Driven Easy-Print Edition 100% Printable

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