Is this my extruder squeaking? How can I stop it? (i.imgur.com)

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Don't mind the plastic wrap, I'm literally in the middle of an enclosure rebuild

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

Yeah maybe I can see if the gear is grinding against the body and see about adding some lubricant. As long as I don't grease the teeth by mistake it should be fine

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Try using PTFE-based dry lubricant (like Super Lube) instead of grease - it won't attract dust or gum up the mechanisim like regular oils will.

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