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Re: PLA comparable to Hatchbox

2016-01-28T21:58:03Z

If you are near a Microcenter I have had very good luck with their house brand called inland. Their PLA is usually about $16 for a 1Kg roll. They also carry PET+ and PETG I love the way PET+ prints and finishes but it is a bit pricey.

I would advise you to stay away from Fry's house brand which is Shaxon. At least their bright colors are garbage. I have two full rolls of pink and green I can't even use. They want take it back if the bag seal is broken..

Re: PLA comparable to Hatchbox

2016-01-28T20:44:28Z

If you're located in America then this won't be much help but we sell a full range of high quality filaments. Please check our website out at www.3dexfilament.co.uk

Re: PLA comparable to Hatchbox

2016-01-28T18:26:53Z

Thanks! Will try Microcenter!

I printed with Hatchbox PLA almost exclusively, aside from exotics, and it really prints wonderful. Finished the pipboy from Fallout 4 for a customer about a month ago and it looks phenomenal, he loved it! I'm worried that the prices for the spools are starting to change and I have a feeling when they are available again it'll be upwards of $26.95/kg like there blue currently is(http://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-1-75mm-3D-Printer-Filament/dp/B00J0GPC80).

Re: PLA comparable to Hatchbox

2016-01-28T17:21:27Z

Exactly what he said. I buy the Hatchbox when I order from Amazon. If I need it right away or cheap, I go to Microcenter and get the Inland. Never had a problem with either one PLA or ABS. (Inland is usually around $15.99/kg and Hatchbox is about $22/kg)

AZERATE wrote:

I haven't tried their PLA, but their ABS is of surprising quality for the price. If I don't have time to make filament, I just run up to Micro Center for a spool or two of the Inland ABS. I believe their display printers are using Inland and the only print PLA in the store, and the quality looks just fine

Re: PLA comparable to Hatchbox

2016-01-28T14:58:45Z

I haven't tried their PLA, but their ABS is of surprising quality for the price. If I don't have time to make filament, I just run up to Micro Center for a spool or two of the Inland ABS. I believe their display printers are using Inland and the only print PLA in the store, and the quality looks just fine

PLA comparable to Hatchbox

2016-01-28T14:54:36Z

I've been using Hatchbox filament for almost a year now, and the stuff works great. However, it's constantly unavailable on Amazon, guessing because it's one of the most affordable on the site, especially when I run out in the middle/end of an order and desperately need more.

I need to branch out and find a new brand, what do you use that's comparable and affordable? I check out the sticked thread and Microcenter has some great prices, have you found their filament to meet your expectations?

TYIA!