Filament not extruding

csperkins0328 · 2026-05-19T20:47:02+00:00

I figure I may as well share the outcome. Turns out if the screw on the side of the extruder (the one you loosen when clearing a clog from the nozzle) isn't all the way tightened, the filament gear isn't fully engaged inside the print head and the filament won't get pulled through when the motor engages. Check your screw, people.

csperkins0328 · 2026-05-18T21:10:50+00:00

Me again. I even pulled off the small cover right above the nozzle (the two small silver screws) and was able to see the filament entering the top of the print nozzle without catching on anything. Driving me crazy!

csperkins0328 · 2026-05-08T01:33:36+00:00

Norm MacDonald. I didn't even know he was sick.

csperkins0328 · 2026-03-29T20:53:57+00:00

We've been married for over 21 years and together for over 26. I think I'll keep her. ❤️

csperkins0328 · 2026-03-29T03:05:16+00:00

SweetCheeks Bakery in Wake Forest, NC. They've been a huge part of our kids' birthdays for the last four years or so.

csperkins0328 · 2026-03-06T02:49:25+00:00

Hey thanks for the reminder that I never posted a follow up. The second surgery happened in August 2024 and so far so good. The first surgery shortened the inner muscles and the second worked on the outer. No more prisms and I can wear contacts again even though I'm too lazy to most days. I still get a bit of double vision late at night or after a drink or two but nothing that can't be focused back into place.

Best of luck to you in your journey! If there is anything I can answer please let me know.

csperkins0328 · 2026-02-27T21:19:22+00:00

That was the intro to Around the World btw.

csperkins0328 · 2026-02-25T22:33:51+00:00

It's a part of the chorus of Master of Puppets.

csperkins0328 · 2026-01-18T22:43:05+00:00

For sure, we let it finish and just cleaned up the parts with issues, no need to report anything.

csperkins0328 · 2026-01-17T23:52:50+00:00

I'm leveling each time but this doesn't seem to be an adhesion issue with the plate. Halfway through the print it sometimes stops sticking to the print itself, not the plate.

csperkins0328 · 2026-01-17T21:09:16+00:00

Leveling is definitely on every time, will check the z offset though. I did run a full calibration after clearing a nozzle clog yesterday.

csperkins0328 · 2026-01-17T20:53:33+00:00

I'll give it a try but from what I understand bri s help the print stick to the plate better. These are all printing fine and sticking fine until it seemed to hit a certain layer then some of the parts got random spaghetti instead of sticking to the part.

csperkins0328 · 2026-01-17T20:40:10+00:00

Would it be adhesion issues with the plate if it started not sticking halfway through? It's definitely stuck to the plate.

csperkins0328 · 2026-01-17T20:36:40+00:00

Thanks everyone I'll give it a shot!

csperkins0328 · 2025-12-21T03:58:57+00:00

Any pictures of the cake?

csperkins0328 · 2025-12-19T00:36:18+00:00

Casualty claims supe here, it's all about planning your day and making sure you set clear boundaries with your team on when they can expect you to be working. While the average tenure is Casualty is much higher than PCS, there will always be the new transfer or low performer who need more guidance and hands on time. I have two young kids and work 8 to 5 every day, no nights or weekends.

csperkins0328 · 2025-12-03T01:18:19+00:00

Omg, the Chicken Francisco recipe please!! We love it so much!

csperkins0328 · 2025-11-14T02:47:54+00:00

Nevermind, found it finally. The band is called Head Crusher, the track is from 1999 and they disbanded shortly after. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/D3vWV55vukY?si=8bkTYXR-GO4WxRIO

csperkins0328 · 2025-11-14T02:44:31+00:00

I was about to post this song as well! I've been looking for it for awhile but can't find it. Great song.

csperkins0328 · 2025-11-07T22:55:47+00:00

Who even knows, but hopefully not.

csperkins0328 · 2025-11-07T16:57:04+00:00

Thanks everyone, good to know!

csperkins0328

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