SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Great Solution

Re: Great Solution

2013-01-31T16:02:25Z

cmetzel wrote:

I push mine through with a small allen wrench, but this is a good solution too.

Can someone make a video of doing this safely?

Re: Great Solution

2013-01-29T14:47:18Z

I just pull the tensioner back, push the filament through, then manually push my new filament in until I'm extruding, then release everything and feed 200mm or so to get the new color solid.

Re: Great Solution

2013-01-29T12:49:52Z

I use an allen wrench as well. Don't forget to losen or remove the tensioner nut/spring combination before using the wrench. If it is too tight, you will crack your "jigsaw" acrylic. (Not that I've done that or anything...)

Re: Great Solution

2013-01-28T18:37:52Z

I second the Allen wrench. I've had to do that

Re: Great Solution

2013-01-28T16:42:15Z

Remember that you can unscrew the spring loaded screw on the top right of the printing head, allowing you to lower the right traction wheel and enlarging the access below.

Re: Great Solution

2013-01-28T16:21:21Z

I push mine through with a small allen wrench, but this is a good solution too.

Great Solution

2013-01-28T15:54:03Z

Hi Guys,

While backing out my filament, I got into too big a hurry and broke it off, leaving a long pointed strand just above the peak. After multiple attempts to push it on through using the filament, I went through my wife's craft supplies and found the perfect solution. I found a piece of extremely stiff floral arrangement wire about 10 inches long and .1mm in diameter. After reheating my extruder, I gently held back the compression arm and slowly worked the wire into the top. Because the wire was so small and stiff, it pushed the abs easily on down.

The wire is green anodized and .1mm in diameter and is bought in packs cut to length. Not the floral wire that comes on spools.

I thought I share my experience and maybe save someone loss of hair and sanity.