Filament Oiler/Cleaner

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I was looking for an improved oiler design, specifically one that reduces clogging without compromising proximity to the spool. A primary concern was preventing the spool's filament from continuously unspooling due to minor friction caused by the original sponge/cloth configuration. In redesigning this component, I aimed for thinner walls and a base, coupled with a reduced overall length to minimize required filament consumption. To produce it, I utilized PLA and opted for three perimeters as well as top and bottom layers. The assembled oiler was then mounted on a wire coat hanger, which was secured onto my spool rod. Subsequently, I prepared some chux cloth by cutting and folding it before inserting the folded section into the holder, and finally applied 3 drops of cooking oil. For functionality purposes, a sponge would have been preferred in its place; however, since I didn't have any available, it remained unmodified. I proceeded to thread filament through my print, commencing the printing process immediately afterward. A potential adjustment on my end might be shortening the wire coat hanger to position the oiler more closely beside the spool. Nevertheless, for now this will suffice. One final note is that the wire enables a side-to-side motion for the free-floating oiler, which also has the flexibility to swing backward and forward when necessary.