Purge Line Brush | Upcycle Your 3D Printer Waste!

Tired of throwing away those little strips of filament every time you start a new print? Turn your 3D printer's waste into a handy new tool!

The Purge Line Brush is a clever, simple, and eco-friendly print that repurposes your leftover purge lines (prime lines) into the bristles of a functional cleaning brush. It’s the perfect meta-tool: use the waste from your printer to sweep off your print bed, dust your desk, or clean out your keyboard.

Features:

• Zero-Waste Philosophy: Gives a second life to filament strips that would otherwise end up in the trash.
• Customizable Bristles: Mix and match different filament colors and materials for a unique, multi-colored look.
• Quick & Easy Print: The handle prints fast, requires minimal filament, and needs absolutely no supports.

Assembly Instructions:

1. Print the Handle: Print the handles + nut using your preferred material (PLA, PETG, or ABS all work great).
2. Gather Your Purge Lines: Collect a handful of straight purge lines from your previous prints. Trim them to your desired length using flush cutters.
3. Insert the Bristles: Align the purge lines next to each other on the base of the brush handle.
4. Secure with Heat (Carefully!): To lock the bristles permanently in place, use a lighter to gently melt the internal ends of the purge lines together at the base of the handle. Note: Please be careful when using a lighter around plastic! Do this in a well-ventilated area and only apply enough heat to fuse the plastic, avoiding burning or charring.
5. Put everything together: Put the top part of the handle on top of the base and the purge lines and secure everything with the nut.
6. Get Cleaning: Once the plastic cools and hardens, your brush is ready for action!