<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Acetone for unclogging printer & finishing models.]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/2931/acetone-for-unclogging-printer-finishing-models/ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 19:18:27 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: Acetone for unclogging printer & finishing models.]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/27770/#p27770 should be fine... just keep a fire extinguisher handy (you should in any home as a safety measure in the kitchen)

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2013 19:18:27 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/27770/#p27770 <![CDATA[Re: Acetone for unclogging printer & finishing models.]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/27762/#p27762 But indoors i should be completely safe to do the guitar string method? I don't have a computer that I can take outdoors in order to keep it up to 200C as recommended.

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:01:26 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/27762/#p27762 <![CDATA[Re: Acetone for unclogging printer & finishing models.]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/27757/#p27757 I have a glass bottle that I put ~5-6 fl. oz. in and let the nozzles soak in that. Whenever I think about it, just give it a shake. It's not the fastest way but after a day or so the clog has dissolved or fallen out. I wouldn't suggest it if you have a time crunch. But you should have spare nozzles if you need to maintain a printer up time.

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:29:31 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/27757/#p27757 <![CDATA[Re: Acetone for unclogging printer & finishing models.]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/27756/#p27756 Acetone on the guitar string will probably evaporate before it actually flames.  There's been a number of people who've been trying to prove/disprove acetones flammability.  It seems that a substantial quantity will cause vapor which will flame, but not the quantity that you'd be putting on the string.

You won't need to use it unless you have abs build-up on the guitar string which would clean it off for you.

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:29:21 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/27756/#p27756 <![CDATA[Re: Acetone for unclogging printer & finishing models.]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/27755/#p27755 Cool. Thanks everyone. smile As for using it for unclogging the nozzle I've been told I run a thin steel guitar string through the acetone and feed it through the extruder at 200C. Now, I believe acetone can be a bit flammable? Is this not a serious fire risk? And even if not, could I do it inside with such a small amount of acetone. I don't like the idea of moving my printer around a lot. Particularly if it will have the tendancy of clogging often.

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:24:58 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/27755/#p27755 <![CDATA[Re: Acetone for unclogging printer & finishing models.]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/27754/#p27754 I recommend "MEK substitute" for gluing ABS pices. I have been using it to repair large cracks.

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:12:06 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/27754/#p27754 <![CDATA[Re: Acetone for unclogging printer & finishing models.]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/27749/#p27749 Ya, what he said... wink

looks like I stepped over you, Ian... sorry sad

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:32:18 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/27749/#p27749 <![CDATA[Re: Acetone for unclogging printer & finishing models.]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/27748/#p27748 It's in the paint section of the hardware store with the turpentine, paint stripper, and other solvents.  No grade, or brand, acetone is mostly just acetone.

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:31:10 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/27748/#p27748 <![CDATA[Re: Acetone for unclogging printer & finishing models.]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/27747/#p27747 standard bottle of acetone that you can get from "Tar-Mart" works just fine (That's Target or Walmart).  You could get it from a beauty supply store, but you'll probably pay more.

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:31:01 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/27747/#p27747 <![CDATA[Acetone for unclogging printer & finishing models.]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/27746/#p27746 Is there a particular brand or grade of this stuff someone should buy for 3D printing? I am not sure where to buy it.

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:29:09 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/27746/#p27746