5 Easy Ways To Remove 3D Prints That Are Stuck To The Bed – SlashGear

Stuck 3D prints can be removed from the printer bed by utilizing a scraping tool, a little bit of elbow grease, and that lovely scientific problem-solver, leverage. All you need is a putty knife, a paint scraper, or even a spatula so long as it’s made of a firm material like metal. Just wedge the sharp end under one side of the print and press down on the handle. Good ol’ leverage will pop it right off. Just remember to push the sharp end away from your body so as not to hurt yourself, and not to push down too hard on the scraper, lest you accidentally scrape your bed.

Alternatively, you can use any kind of wire material, including jewelry wire, soldering wire, or even actual dental floss to flake a 3D print off from the bed. As long as it’s thin, flexible, and can be grasped firmly in both hands, you can use it to floss off a stubborn print. Just wrap your floss around the base of the print and pull both ends back and forth in a sawing motion. Pull gently enough that you don’t damage the print, yet firmly enough to loosen it up. Once you’ve sawed the print loose, you should be able to just pluck it off the bed with your hands.