Filament stuck between brass and in the tubing
So got an issue. The Inland PLA+ filament is stuck between the brass filling at the end and in the boweden tube.
I tried pulling it out, snapped halfway, and this is the remainder. I tried heating with a lighter, nada. Don't have a hairdryer to try that.
I've had this issue multiple times with this PLA, so kind of my fault testing the risk when I could've relied on my tried and test other filaments XD.
The alternative is I keeping trying to remove this, or buy a new tube and all. Cost seems 3-5 dollars. The dollar menu is more than that, I think I could go a day without it! Or does anyone have another idea to try and remove it? I tried removing the brass, but I don't think I'm strong enough. Tragic.
Best Answer by Diem:
Having wrestled with it the chances are that it's stretched a little by now so the new tube route makes sense.
You picture isn't clear enough to be sure but - are you getting dust build up in the tube? Is some surface dust from a dodgy filament causing some clogging? Blowing through the tube from time to time might keep it free.
Cheerio,
Having wrestled with it the chances are that it's stretched a little by now so the new tube route makes sense.
You picture isn't clear enough to be sure but - are you getting dust build up in the tube? Is some surface dust from a dodgy filament causing some clogging? Blowing through the tube from time to time might keep it free.
Cheerio,
RE: Filament stuck between brass and in the tubing
Oh, so blowing it wasn't an act of desperation. Good to know. I was going to make an innuendo but this forum seems too high class for that XD.
But seriously, I didn't see any dust. I think its slagged between the brass. Tried heating it up in there but didn't work.
Alas, 20 dollar fee for a 3 dollar product. Trust me to have trusted Inland. Never again XD XD!!
Thanks!