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https://www.printables.com/model/759734-oreck-vacuum-tube-extension#preview

Replacement tubes are only about $15 but why spend that when I can just print them!

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[–] infinitevalence 13 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Modelling took less than 2-3 hours, and print was overnight so unless Amazon has drone shipments to my area this was faster. Cost in Filament was around $6. All told I think I ended up on the plus side with faster "service" and lower cost.

[–] bigkahuna1986@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago

You also got CAD experience from this so the next one will be faster too.