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[–] scotticus42@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I started ordering polymaker coming from overture. Both brands had swapped to cardboard spools. But as mentioned polymaker has a file uploaded to printables to print a ring border so they can roll easier. Especially since the cardboard rolls can get dented if shipped haphazardly.

https://www.printables.com/model/495778-polymaker-cardboard-spool-adapter

But I've gotten lucky, and the spools I have received with cardboard haven't been damaged. But I have considered printing a few of these just in case...

[–] LlamaLlama@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

2 of 2 polymaker 1 kg spools I've purchased (from Amazon) arrived with dents along their outer lip. I bent them back and, although the result wasn't perfect, didn't have any problems. It does have rethinking my spool holder design so they rotate around their inner lip though.

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Polymaker also makes PolyTerra filament. Cheaper, stronger, and environmentally friendly.

https://us.polymaker.com/products/polyterra-pla