My trick (I use a letter scale) is to just weigh the filament and spool at the beginning. I then write the total weight on a sticky or using sharpee. Basically while we don't know what the spool weighs, but we sure know how much material we bought (1000 grams). How much is left? Weigh the current spool, subtract that number from the start weight. And the closer that number is to 1000 is the closer you are to running out.
I tried that and they tend to “miss” each other and creates a bigger bulge & more work. I do understand what you’re saying though bc it’s the first thing I tried!
On my Anycubic Kobra 2 Max I just slide the next reel in the tube and give it a little assistance until it catches at the extruder and it blends fine no issues
@Darkwingdad lol right I have been lucky so far, and my printer will pause and say replace filament if it runs out while I am not around. But I did have a power outage issue once that was a waste of filament since I haven't really figured out how to recut stl files where the file stopped
I have the Creality Digital Spool Rack and it's pretty spot on with the weights. I've been on the fence about the filament welder but I think I'm convinced now to get one. Thanks for the video.
That looks handy, I keep a selection of empty spools that I weight on a scale, that covers pretty much all the filament's I have here or gets me close to know how many grams are on them after looking what the slicer says that I will need for the job, I have tried a few joiners with mixed success but always looking for another 😎.
I'm lazy I just poke the next lot of filament in the tube when the other is running out. you just keep pushing it in until the gear picks it up then just push a little more just in case there is a retraction, once an inch or so is past the drive you are fine to let it go by itself.
@Darkwing Dad, Polymaker just released some awesome new filament for cosplayers called CosPLA. I would love to see a review of this. I picked up a roll of their CosPLA type A and it rocks - easy sanding and painting. Just a few minutes of work with 80, 120 and 220 grit and it's ready for paint. No filler/primer, no bondo, no glazing putty.
I seen a video of a better way of using the Filament Welder/Splicer that you are using, as in that you put the two part of the welder off set to the other the other side & leave a slight bend in one of the filament ends so that when it is heated you twist it into the welder plastic half & then push it into the welder. Also clamp one side of the welder onto some sort frame work so that you can get a heat source under it & you have both hands to work with the filament.
@@RonnieVDrums thanks man! I always try to encorporate a song with content of the video,it sucks bc of the copyright you can’t use complete songs but it gets the message across lol
@@Darkwingdad I know copyright on TH-cam sucks but you make it work keep up the great content man, I'll be sure to watch it. I'm bout to drop some new drum covers soon also thanks for the song name cause you made me a new fan of I Prevail happy holidays my bro!
My trick (I use a letter scale) is to just weigh the filament and spool at the beginning. I then write the total weight on a sticky or using sharpee.
Basically while we don't know what the spool weighs, but we sure know how much material we bought (1000 grams). How much is left? Weigh the current spool, subtract that number from the start weight. And the closer that number is to 1000 is the closer you are to running out.
I'd recommend cutting each end to 45 degrees before using rhe welder for more contact area and less chance of debris.
I tried that and they tend to “miss” each other and creates a bigger bulge & more work. I do understand what you’re saying though bc it’s the first thing I tried!
Ordered a filament welder from Temu for like 2 bucks.. Should be here any day... I think the word you are looking for is Flashing/flash..
Damn 2 bucks? Nice!
Darkwing dad to the rescue again. Thank you for this!!
Anytime! Go wolverines!
I've never had much luck with the filament welders- but good idea for the spool weighing device.
I find this welder quite easy & for $5 it’s worth it!
I have the same welder. Works great for welding. The welds jam my extruder every time, though.
@@seanwoods647 I had good luck on both mine. Gotta sand it & make sure it goes through the black park smoothly with no friction
That's definitely where I fell short. The sanding.@@Darkwingdad
On my Anycubic Kobra 2 Max I just slide the next reel in the tube and give it a little assistance until it catches at the extruder and it blends fine no issues
That can definitely work, I’ve done that but I’ve had it miss the extruder guide opening & chaos erupts lol
@Darkwingdad lol right I have been lucky so far, and my printer will pause and say replace filament if it runs out while I am not around. But I did have a power outage issue once that was a waste of filament since I haven't really figured out how to recut stl files where the file stopped
I have the Creality Digital Spool Rack and it's pretty spot on with the weights. I've been on the fence about the filament welder but I think I'm convinced now to get one. Thanks for the video.
It’s a little bit of manual labor & it can be tricky to get a handle on it but vs the $50/$60 one I used in the past this is simple & effective!
That looks handy, I keep a selection of empty spools that I weight on a scale, that covers pretty much all the filament's I have here or gets me close to know how many grams are on them after looking what the slicer says that I will need for the job, I have tried a few joiners with mixed success but always looking for another 😎.
I'm lazy I just poke the next lot of filament in the tube when the other is running out. you just keep pushing it in until the gear picks it up then just push a little more just in case there is a retraction, once an inch or so is past the drive you are fine to let it go by itself.
@@-Chooka it can def work that way, with DD it’s a bit trickier
Cool I have a bunch of small rolls. I might try it for 10 bucks, maybe I'll mix colors.
Definitely worth it!
And the adverts on this video by TH-cam are not a creality printer
Creality doesn’t pay me, just trying to help fellow makers out!
Great video, man. Very cool looking and useful tools. Thanks for sharing.
@Darkwing Dad, Polymaker just released some awesome new filament for cosplayers called CosPLA. I would love to see a review of this. I picked up a roll of their CosPLA type A and it rocks - easy sanding and painting. Just a few minutes of work with 80, 120 and 220 grit and it's ready for paint. No filler/primer, no bondo, no glazing putty.
I’ll have to check it out!
I seen a video of a better way of using the Filament Welder/Splicer that you are using, as in that you put the two part of the welder off set to the other the other side & leave a slight bend in one of the filament ends so that when it is heated you twist it into the welder plastic half & then push it into the welder.
Also clamp one side of the welder onto some sort frame work so that you can get a heat source under it & you have both hands to work with the filament.
Um thanks? I got it to work just fine using this method.
My guy Mr random intro.
Gotta keep ‘em guessing
Song name at the beginning?
I prevail- dead weight
@Darkwingdad much appreciated man love the content, earned a new sub 😀
@@RonnieVDrums thanks man! I always try to encorporate a song with content of the video,it sucks bc of the copyright you can’t use complete songs but it gets the message across lol
@@Darkwingdad I know copyright on TH-cam sucks but you make it work keep up the great content man, I'll be sure to watch it. I'm bout to drop some new drum covers soon also thanks for the song name cause you made me a new fan of I Prevail happy holidays my bro!
@@RonnieVDrums that’s dope! I’ll subscribe back! I was never able to master the double bass so my drum career was cut inevitably short lol
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