Wood filament suggestions?

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AlanZ
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Wood filament suggestions?

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I want to experiment with some wood based filament, and incorporate it with some woodturning projects.

Does anyone have experience with wood filaments and can recommend some and a source with inventory? I am referring to filament that actually contains wood, not those that just look or accept finish like wood.

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Wood filament suggestions?

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Laywoo-D3 is available from a number of sources. MatterHackers offers it, either from their own web store or through Amazon, for the same price.

Be aware, it is quite abrasive. Hardened nozzles are highly recommended.
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It's going to string like hell from all the wood fibers. Prints with lots of retracts will require sanding. I suppose the sort of person who prints with wood is prepared to do sanding anyway. I was thinking about using a vibratory polisher (like they use to polish spent shells) but couldn't find any large enough for the right price.
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