Support for filament cleaner and lubricator

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I engineered and manufactured this component because I consistently encountered issues with PLA printing. My extruder became jammed multiple times, so I researched a solution and discovered that lubricating the filament with kitchen oil might resolve the problem. This approach has indeed worked for me, and I believe it could benefit other makers who experience similar problems. To implement this fix, you must attach the component to the metal frame of your printer's front section. Next, cut a small piece of sponge and insert it into the component's housing. Then, carefully drill a hole through the center of the sponge to ensure that the filament passes smoothly and becomes lubricated when you fill it with kitchen oil. For this purpose, I use virgin extra olive oil, which is widely available in my area and works perfectly. Important Note: If you plan to print a component taller than 10cm, you must remove the sponge support from your printer's frame to prevent the extruder assembly from colliding with it during printing. In my case, this issue arose when I printed a taller component, and I temporarily resolved it by unscrewing the sponge support and securing it to the upper part of the extruder using adhesive tape until the print was complete. Afterward, I reattached it to its original position. Printer Settings: Printer: P3STEEL Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 35 Notes: Printed on ABS.