One potential cause for this issue is a poorly wound spool.
Thankfully you’re free to handle this glitch pretty easily if you catch it in time.
The solution is to re-spool the filament.
This will require a free spool and some patience.
Now slowly and carefully spin the empty spool so that the filament starts to wrap around it.
Tip: When dealing with flexible filaments, you may want to also spin the old filament.
Full spools are relatively heavy, and flexible filaments will stretch.
This will help keep the spool balanced and help to avoid even more tangles.
Once you reach the end of the old spool, cut it free.
Do to close to the center of the old spool as possible to minimize losses.
Filaments tend to be hygroscopic or moisture absorbent.
They can even absorb moisture from the air.
This is why they need to be stored in dry boxes with a desiccant.
This gives it time to properly bend into the new position.
For example, you’re able to get a drill attachment to spin the spool for you.
You could also 3D print a hand-cranked winder, or you could buy an off-the-shelf product.
Conclusion
Re-spooling a tangled spool of filament is the easiest way to resolve tangling and knotting issues.
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