Filament Bottle Recycler for LESS than $100 | PullStruder M1 Full Build Tutorial

I figured out how to create a filament bottle recycling machine for less than $100.
Disclaimer: This tutorial is meant for educational purposes only. I am not responsible for any injuries or damages caused by the use of these techniques.
PullStruder M1 Build Kit + STLs:
blake3dcake.etsy.com/listing/...
Alternatively:
1.75mm Drill Bit: amzn.to/3QP1AUL
Silicone Glue: amzn.to/3G7ZPNL
Heater Block and Nozzle: amzn.to/3Tb5o5R
Power Cord: amzn.to/47U2ZAW
Heating Element: amzn.to/3MROO6Q
AC to DC Converter: amzn.to/3RhbLln
Motor Controller: amzn.to/3STOnga
Motor: amzn.to/416dmiB
1.5in Corner Bracket - amzn.to/489lKQk
10 - M3 x 8 mm Screws
3 - M3 x 20mm Screws
1 - M3 x 40mm Screw
M3 Nuts, washers, lock washers
STLs: www.patreon.com/user?u=84634487

[@Coolfwip]

Glad to see you did the upgrade, looks like it came out great

[@supabiscuit]

Nice demonstration of it working

[@blchandl2]

"Make sure these wires are covered, goddammit"! LOL!

[@imdeaded]

Subbed and im making everything!

[@cbgslinger]

I really like the simple low tech approach to the design: brilliant! It’s something I could actually do (The others I have seen are just too complicated.). Very compelling!!! Until I am convinced that others are reliably printing PET bottle filament and that there is an easy way to join filament together, I’m not ready to go for it. Hopefully this low cost and very buildable machine will move the community forward.

[@RaphaelRema]

Its also a really small form factor. Nice one!

[@blake3dcake]

Hate when my girl tells me this

[@clwnwrld]

There is no cooling except passive - does this not bind to the already extruded filament? There is no diameter control except the 1.75 drilled out nozzle. Could you show some results? I'm highly sceptical if this is even usable

[@Brocknoviatch]

I have seen a couple of these systems and it seems that the plastic is heated to its glass temperature, so that it is bendable. It is not heated to the 200 odd degrees it normally is. Also the filament has an air gap in the centre as the flat strip is bent into a cylinder. I don’t have one, but to me it does seem plausible.

[@clwnwrld]

@@Brocknoviatch The heater from the link says 220 C in its technical documentation

[@phoem2k]

I bought one of these kits and I can confidently say the filament is cooled by the time it reaches the spool. The machine works fantastically and in such a small package. Blake did a fantastic job with this.

[@cbgslinger]

@@phoem2kJust curious … Are you still making PET bottle filament? Or has the excitement of being able to do it worn off?

[@phoem2k]

@@cbgslinger i still do it though admittedly wish i had more time to. Recently started a business involving 3d printing so haven’t had as much time to “hobby” as i’d prefer

[@elromanicobaby]

What heating block was it the 24v110 degree or 36v 220degree?

[@christinaerickson1476]

where did you get the wires for the ac dc converter to the controller.

[@Reds3DPrinting]

awesome video, feels like i havent seen you upload in ages. Id love to make this pullstruder. Im just not sure I would ever use bottle plastic like this. Maybe if i could use a blender and turn my old wasted filament poops or failed prints and grind em down and turn that into filament... i could totally see myself doing that. I cant afford industrial grade extrusion machine stuff though. This has potential to do it I think. It would just need to be setup vertically? Im not for sure though.. Hopefully your next video is a video of this working! :D

[@blake3dcake]

The process of grinding up old filament poops and pultrusion are actually very different I'm afraid. Pultrusion doesn't fully melt the plastic.. It bends the plastic!

[@EvilSkyDoesMinecraft]

Couldn't you also use Wire Splicers when connecting the hotend wires to the power cord wire?

[@feliciastars7-158]

I also want to ask. What are the 3D print sizes of the part?

[@rustyaxe7796]

Any alternatives to heat conductive glue I used it but it is extremely delicate and I have had to re attach multiple times now

[@blake3dcake]

An ideal solution would be a custom CNCd heat block with a slot for the heating element..

[@feliciastars7-158]

Hi, I recently Purchased one of your filament makers under the name of Cassarah. I just want to know if you can give me the instructions on how to print the particular parts that are required to be 3D printed For this machine, Please.

[@craftxbox]

I like the warning about not making your vise become live but- Why not just warn to unplug the assembly while attaching the block instead? You already used a heat gun in an earlier step, lol

[@Daaanin]

It sure bloomed up from the two printed parts in the short 😅

[@Gogogreengo5]

Make more availible, i want to buy a kit

[@marknodisplay1889]

Can you do one off paypal for stl files , i dont want a monthly fee thing , which patreon seem be doing

[@Eridan85L281]

Автор можешь дать STL??

[@KapaDvid]

Te rog fa inpoi stockul

[@JezzyCrazyTV]

Just recycle filament