r/3Dprinting • u/Blackdragon1400 • 18h ago

Discussion Stop using razor blades - use plastic instead

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Back in the day, paint scrapers and razor blades were the perfect go-to for removing stuck prints from the build plate.

These plastic razor blades work just as well (if not better because you can be more rough with them) and cost a whopping $5 on amazon.

These work much MUCH better than 3D printed scrapers too, and are significantly safer to use than paint scrapers (for both your body and your build plate).

Edit: I never thought the use of scrapers was such a divisive topic but here we are lmao. Some folks have rather strong opinions in the comments.

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u/Own_Perspective4825 17h ago

The performance of printed blades is much inferior to molded ones. Also much more expensive.

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u/Ortekkk 17h ago

Those blades are perfect for finishing off spools, print in sequence and fill the plate.

You usually get a few plates worth for each blade you have.

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u/xondk 17h ago

I mean, I imagine so, but these have been plenty good for me so far, and I see no reason to upgrade.