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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 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)
  • 0.6mm Cooper clad Nozzle
  • 0.3 Layer height
  • 1.2 wall thickness
  • 4.0 retraction
  • Use Adaptive Layers on

Filiment is Polymaker Pollyterra Charcoal Black

  • 190c/50c

The rest comes down to tuning, print settings only account for a small part of the quality in my experience. So I put lots of time into making sure my esteps are spot on, my bed is level, I have trammed all the corners.