Comment on Want some advice on which filaments to use
neidu3@sh.itjust.works 5 days ago
99% of what I print is PETG. I mostly do functional parts and appreciate the improved temp tolerance, UV resistance, and lower brittleness compared to PLA.
It’s only slightly harder to print than PLA, but it’s still pretty easy. It’s what I started with upon getting back into printing, and the main challenges are the importance of getting the flow factor (extrusion multiplier) dialed in correctly, and getting proper bed adhesion (a clean textured build sheet FTW). Be sure to use a rubber sock on your nozzle - PETG is really sticky.
franzfurdinand@lemmy.world 4 days ago
If you have a plastic tub roughly the size of a spool, you can flip it over on top of a spool and run your bed heater underneath it. Is it perfect? No. But you can get some of that drying capability for very little in terms of money.
neidu3@sh.itjust.works 4 days ago
True. I’ve also heard people using the kitchen oven to dry filament spools. It’s better than nothing, as long as the spool doesn’t get too hot.
franzfurdinand@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Oh that’s a fair shout too! Yeah it’d be easy to cook your spool haha