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Old plastic disposal?

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Antslake
Old plastic disposal?
November 19, 2013 08:03PM
What are you guys doing with your messed up prints? Is there a reason to save them? Or should I just throw in the recycle bin.
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tmorris9
Re: Old plastic disposal?
November 19, 2013 08:08PM
If you have or plan to make an extruder to make new filament you could stock pile it and reuse. I put mine in the recycle bin.
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Antslake
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November 19, 2013 11:20PM
Ah, didn't know there was such a thing.
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tmorris9
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November 20, 2013 12:52AM
Yea, some people are working on home built units and I am pretty sure they have the files on how to online.
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Antslake
Re: Old plastic disposal?
November 20, 2013 09:36AM
I found at least one DIY that can be built for around $100. I will probably give it a go. There was a few kickstarter ones as well.

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ddseeker
Re: Old plastic disposal?
November 20, 2013 10:06AM
You might want to look into getting or building Marcus Thymark's - Mini Shredder
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Antslake
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November 20, 2013 05:07PM
That looks difficult to build, or expensive, but gives me a good idea. If I create something I will post it.
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tmorris9
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November 20, 2013 07:27PM
I have heard you can shred filament leftovers in a food processor from a thrift shop.
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ddseeker
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November 21, 2013 09:44AM
Over on the Filastruder forums I have seen people mention using coffee grinders too.
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tmorris9
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November 21, 2013 04:31PM
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ddseeker
Over on the Filastruder forums I have seen people mention using coffee grinders too.

Yes, same basic process on a smaller scale.
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jamesdanielv
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November 21, 2013 05:23PM
if you shred scraps as soon as you get them, it should not take much effort to use a grinder.
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ddseeker
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November 22, 2013 12:29PM





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ddseeker
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November 22, 2013 12:30PM
(now I am craving pizza)
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