Woodchucker PLA Filament (1.75mm, 1kg)

3DQF PLA is made in Greater Manchester right here in the UK, with tight tolerances, the highest quality material and a fully recyclable custom cardboard spool. We’re big fans of 3DQF filament and it’s great to support a fellow small UK business in the maker scene.

This is 3DQF Woodchucker 1.75mm PLA in a generous 1kg spool. Woodchucker, as the name suggests, is a wood-based PLA filament which is really easy to print with using a 0.6mm nozzle or higher (don’t use a 0.4mm like we did and cause yourself a blockage!).

This treemendous PLA will give you earthy prints whilst giving off a slightly woody smell which will make you feel like you’re in a workshop with Norm himself! We also have many other colours available in the store!

Note: Unlike other 3DQF filaments, this one likes to be cooked a little cooler – check the printing parameters below (and of course, test and tweak for your specific machine).

The custom laser-cut cardboard is fully recyclable and includes a filament indicator to help you keep an eye on your remaining PLA. You can also 3D print a roller-style edge protection rim or axle-style low-friction spool rings for your spool holder.

3DQF PLA holds a tight tolerance of 0.06mm – and that’s over a 21-kilometre run (a human hair is .04!)!

Printable Spool Adaptors

As the spool is cardboard, you may want to print an adapter for your setup (please note that future batches of this filament may include a printed spool inner already within the reel):

• Bambu Labs AMS users – Print this spool adaptor for the best performance (we also found that squishing a big ball of blu-tack inside the adapter can help keep the AMS happy as the extra weight helps to keep the spool in place)
• Bambu AMS Lite users – Print these low-friction spool rings
• Using a roller-type spool holder? Print one of these spool edge protectors (Not AMS-friendly, use the AMS version above)
• Using a traditional spool holder? Print these low-friction inserts for smooth, stable unloading

Recommended Printing Parameters

• Hot end Temperature: 180-190°C (start at 190°C and adjust for your printer/scenario)
• Bed Temperature: 40-50°C or unheated (start at 50°C and adjust for your printer/scenario)
• First Layer Speed: 30 mmps
• Print Speed: 50-80mmps
• Retraction: 2-4mm
• Fan: 100% from the start
• Filament cleaner: Recommended
• Like all PLA, keep it dry and away from humidity as much as possible

…and always check your levels…then check em’ again!

Resources

• Easy Start Guide
• High-Speed Printing Guide
• Datasheet

Specification

• Colour: Woodchucker (wood-based)
• Material PLA filament with European sustainable wood fibers
• Diameter 1.75mm + tolerance
• Tolerance 0.06mm
• Filament Weight 1kg Gross
• Open/closed enclosure
• Net filament 1KG + Spool

Spool Specification

• 76mm W
• 195mm D
• 70 mm Axle
• Card construction
• Fully recyclable
• Delivered in a sealed airtight bag with desiccant

Package Contents

• 1x 1kg spool of 1.75mm PLA (Woodchucker)

Made in the UK

This PLA filament, spool, outer box and even the box printing is all made in the UK.