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A messy homemade plastics extruder

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Uploaded by on Apr 26, 2011

This is the first test run to see how it works and it works great, just the motor needs to be stronger.

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  • Could this be used to press oil from seeds? Very ingenuitive.

  • @pat1huey

    This setup wont be good for that because the leftovers from the seeds would just cogg everything up. This only works on soft and plyable materials :)

  • Maybe try gearing it Just a thought.Neat Ideal Thanks for sharing.Tec

  • @tectalabyss

    Thanks, yes, gearing it down about 2x might just work

  • Yes, that is HDPE made by shredding old truck mud guards.

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  • I will like to know where can I buy A small Extruder or anyone please help ineed a good supplies of Extruder screws

  • @Jetijs

  • Slap a conedrive B02 size gearbox and a small 1/2HP 56C face motor on there and you should be good to go!

  • Is the plastic recycled?  I have been looking at 3d printers, and curious. Thanks for sharing!

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