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A Patreon project: Plastic shredder (Patreon)

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2019-07-26 03:40:18
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Dear Patrons,

This is a project that is only possible thanks to your generous support. In a follow up to my initial video on recycled 3D prints, I've gotten serious about reclaiming filament with this shredder box. It is built to the Precious Plastics specs and made by a local business advertising on the Precious Plastics bazaar.

There were some delays in manufacture and delivery but it has arrived in what appears to be good working order. I will partially strip down the winch and try and work out how to connect the two. Some basic fabrication will  then  be needed to make a frame. Hopefully I get it as compact and cheap as possible, in case someone wants to follow along at home.

I'm not sure how long it will take but once it is ready to munch on it's first pieces, I'll make sure to film it for you.

Michael

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Comments

Brandon Wolfe

This is the holy grail of 3d printing in my book. To be able to take waste plastic, grind, and reform into usable filament would be a huge leap forward for 3d printing. I will absolutely be following along as best I can. Our local libraries all have multiple 3d printers (from lulzbots , to form 1 & 2, and a variety of donated fdm printers). I’ve been, slowly, trying to put together a proposal for the district to purchase a “3d recycling system” that’s maintained by the maker community who maintain the current library 3d printers, but make it )or them) available for public use ( or donations). Still struggling with the wording, but I think if I present it it could take off.

Teaching Tech
>>25108075

A while ago I saw his coffee blender version. I purchased a smaller blender which worked ok, but was fairly slow. I guess I'm just impatient.

Teaching Tech
>>25106496

What an awesome project! We applied for a government grant at school for a full in house plastic recycling setup but we didn't get it. I'm slowly chipping away at my own setup, this is a big step. Initially I'll be lasering and CNCing the sheets I make but after that I'd love to make some recycled filament.

Teaching Tech

Yeah that's true. I'm all about efficiency with these things or it becomes too hard to fit in. Even that is at the expense of cost.

Dylan Oxford

Man, this will be so great. If we could get a manufacturing shift to a printable plastic as well, just imagine the possibilities.

Nicolas Pottier

Super interested in this. As others have said this would be a huge leap if we could get this even to a stage where maker spaces can make new filament from wasted or discarded prints. Everyone doesn't need one in their house but real recycling like this would really start making 3d printing compelling in a lot of ways.

Phil Andrew

Was thinking about this the other day when I realised that as a newbie to the printing world and the tech involved, that I am going to end up with a LOT of failed prints and it irked me to think of all that PLA going to waste..... The really fun part of this project will be building an extruder that works efficiently. I can't wait to see your take on that.