I've tried a couple ways to do this. Brushes, foam, etc. this is the latest:
-Quick to replace.
-Zero drag on the filament. Wrapped around a spare bowden tube to get the coil.
-Cheap...a pack is less than a couple bucks at any craft store.pipe cleaner filament duster
pipe cleaner filament duster
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Re: pipe cleaner filament duster
Simple but effective, good job!
Re: pipe cleaner filament duster
Good idea.
I suppose this could potentially cause static charge which may result in dust being attracted (or repelled) to it. Who knows.
I suppose this could potentially cause static charge which may result in dust being attracted (or repelled) to it. Who knows.
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Re: pipe cleaner filament duster
AHA! enter: the negative ion generator!edge922 wrote:Good idea.
I suppose this could potentially cause static charge which may result in dust being attracted (or repelled) to it. Who knows.

Re: pipe cleaner filament duster
And you can make cool animals from the pipe cleaners too! Excellent.
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