# External Spool Holder M3D recommends printing and utilizing an external spool holder. We have provided several links here. It's highly recommended to print your external spool holder as one of your very first prints. The external spool holder will allow you to utilize a wide range of different size filament spools, as well as optimize your printer's performance. Here are several looks to choose from: The Spool Shark:

{% file src="" %} M3D Spool Shark Spool Holder {% endfile %} {% file src="" %} M3D Spool Shark Spool Holder (mirror) {% endfile %} The Rifle Spool Holder:

{% file src="" %} M3D Rifle Spool Holder {% endfile %} The[ ](https://support.printm3d.com/388355-Micro-External-Spool-Holder)Original Spool Holder (prints as two pieces):

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