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product_id: 15930554
title: "HATCHBOX 1.75mm Wood PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1 KG Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 3D Printing Wood Filament"
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# 11% recycled wood fiber infusion Optimal extrusion 175-220°C 1.75mm precise diameter ±0.03mm HATCHBOX 1.75mm Wood PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1 KG Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 3D Printing Wood Filament

**Brand:** hatchbox
**Price:** R1337
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Print with Nature’s Edge — Where Precision Meets Organic Style

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HATCHBOX 1.75mm Wood PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1 KG Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 3D Printing Wood Filament by hatchbox
- **How much does it cost?** R1337 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- hatchbox enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hatchbox brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Chic Wood Finish:** Infused with 11% recycled wood fibers for authentic wood-like textures that elevate your designs beyond standard PLA.
- • **Customizable Aesthetic:** Achieve stunning, stainable wood effects post-printing to craft unique decor, prototypes, or game boards that stand out.
- • **Effortless Printability:** Runs smoothly at moderate temps (175-220°C) with minimal warping and no heated bed needed—perfect for stress-free creativity.
- • **Nature-Inspired Precision:** Experience flawless prints with ultra-accurate 1.75mm filament diameter, ensuring every detail pops.
- • **Trusted Quality, Proven Results:** Join thousands of pros who rely on Hatchbox’s premium filament for consistent, smooth, and visually striking 3D prints.

## Overview

HATCHBOX Wood PLA filament combines 1.75mm diameter precision (±0.03mm) with 11% recycled wood fibers to deliver eco-friendly, wood-textured 3D prints. Designed for easy use at 175-220°C extrusion temps, it offers minimal warping and smooth finishes that can be further enhanced with staining or polishing. Ideal for professionals seeking unique, natural aesthetics in architectural models, decor, and prototypes, Hatchbox ensures reliable quality trusted by thousands in the 3D printing community.

## Description

desertcart.com: HATCHBOX 1.75mm Wood PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1 KG Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 3D Printing Wood Filament : Industrial & Scientific

Review: Very smooth prints! Perfect for aesthetic pieces. - Now this is some good filament. I don't know what about this stuff makes it print so smoothly, but this wood PLA has aced every other filament I've tried when it comes to aesthetic print quality. It has its pros and cons. This filament looks so nice. If you compare this to other standard PLAs, this stuff (for me at least) has turned out much nicer looking prints using the same settings. Tops/bottoms come out very smooth, and even the striations on the sides of prints are less noticeable, in my experience. I've seen other people say that this filament sands like wood, but it really doesn't. It DOES sand down, however, but it's not as smooth of a process as normal wood. Which is totally fine because I haven't been able to sand down any other PLAs without it looking like trash. You can get a nice finish with the right sandpaper, but this stuff sands down like you're removing material, but also pushing it around, so sometimes edges will smooth over or become harder to sand. You just have to let it cool down and clean off your sandpaper before giving it another go. Fine grits will give you a harder time. This filament is more brittle. I didn't think it was a whole lot weaker at first, but comparing it to other PLA prints, it's obvious that it doesn't hold up to the strength of standard plastics. But, that being said, it is still a strong material, and it will hold up to some pretty impressive forces when parts are thick, but you have to be careful about impacts or thin pieces. It's not necessarily a whole lot weaker than normal PLA, but definitely more brittle. This PLA has jammed on me in the extruder twice, but after turning the temp up, I haven't had a problem since. In my experience, this PLA doesn't really take a stain that well. I've tried some darker stain pens, but it doesn't soak in like it would with normal wood. HOWEVER, using the darker stain pens, I find that when it leeches its way into cracks and crevices, you get a really nice weathered look that brings a lot more depth to your parts. I haven't tried many stains, but an ebony stain pen has given me great visual results. I recommend sanding your part after print, then running a very rough, low grit sandpaper over the surface a few times to give the stain something to sink into. The results are a very nice, textured look. The stain will darken then entire print a tiny bit, but the scratches put into the piece will stick out the most. You can put something like oil or sealant over the print if you like. Again, it won't soak in that much, but it will soak in enough. All that being said, this, so far, has been my favorite filament for printing pretty things. I can not recommend it enough. I've gone through 3 rolls already, and I plan on buying more.
Review: Way Better Than Expected! - First off I will say I went into this filament with extreme caution initially. This was my first attempt at printing with wood filament but of course I naturally did a lot of researching and scouring the internet about users experiences with wood filament and which brands would be most recommended. Pretty much everything I read talked about constant nozzle clogs while using 0.4 nozzles, jammed hot ends and even hot end replacements because of the wood filament jams being so bad, and people saying wood filament strings terribly. Every source I read said you have to use 0.5 or even 0.6 mm nozzles because 0.4 will not work. Well, being the adventurous person I am I decided to go against what everyone says and use my 0.4 mm ruby tip brass nozzle because I knew the wood filament could potentially be abrasive so I wanted to at least eliminate that out of the equation with nozzle wear. I will say I was kind of scared because this is a nice printer (Qidi X-Smart 3) and I hate ruining things due to stupidity lol. Well, I will say, this blew me away when I knocked out my first print (the heart shaped box) which ran 13h 36m 13s, and not a single under extrusion and absolutely no stringing. Now I have the lid printing for it, using the exact same settings and at the time of writing this review it's at about 2 hours into the next piece with about 6 1/2 hours to go, and not a single hiccup. Soooo, I don't know why people are having problems with this stuff clogging their hot ends and nozzles, but truth be told, this stuff prints just as easily as normal PLA. I do run this slightly cooler than my normal PLA, but these first prints I'm doing are running at 190c on the hot end and 63c on the bed temps. Retractions are set to 1mm distance and 40mm/s speed. Since I'm a patient person, I run things slow, like 35-40mm/s print speed slow. Why go that slow if this printer can hit over 100mm/s? Well, like I said, this is a hobby for me, not a business, so I don't need fast prints and I'm not pressed for time, even though it's nice I can do that with this printer, but maybe that's why people complain about clogging, if they're trying to run faster than the filament can handle. I have included two pictures to try and show off how nice this stuff prints, at least the best I can. On my X-Smart 3, bed adhesion is perfect. I do a dawn soap and hot water wash on the build plate before each print though, no rubbing alcohol is ever used for cleaning, and a good z-offset calibration. In the two prints I've done so far, adhesion was never a problem and it stuck to the plate solidly and popped right off once cooled, like normal PLA would, and the first layer went down butter smooth with no gaps. As a bonus, this stuff smells great while coming off the hot end. Almost like a campfire smell, just not as overbearing and eye watering like a real fire. So I can say I know there's definitely wood embedded in the filament. I do intend on sanding and staining this so I may update this review at a later time when my first project with this stuff is done printing, but to sum it up, I highly recommend this particular wood filament from Hatchbox and don't be scared to run it with a 0.4 nozzle even if other people are having problems, but again, I'm using a ruby tipped brass nozzle, so I'm not sure how a normal brass nozzle will hold up to this and I'm not sure how hardened steel quality will be since you're going into new territory as far as slicer settings with hardened steel (temperatures, retraction, etc.). Just keep your temps lower than normal as this stuff will ooze a bit at the higher end, but at 190, I have no stringing or oozing, keep your speed respectable and watch your retractions. I definitey plan on buying more at a later point and I can safely recommend this brand as Hatchbox is know for quality filaments, and this is no exception.

## Features

- FILAMENT SPECS: SIZE: 1 kg (approximately 2.20 lbs) Spool, 1.75 mm Filament Diameter (Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm), TEMPERATURE: Recommended Extrusion/Nozzle Temp 175°C - 220°C (347°F - 428°F)
- WOOD PLA FILAMENT: Bring out the power of Nature with our HATCHBOX Wood Filament! With 11% recycled wood fibers infused into our PLA formula, you can create stunning 3d prints that will have an amazingly unique wood finish.
- ENJOY STUNNING WOOD-LIKE 3D PRINTS: Our HATCHBOX Wood PLA Filament is designed to provide you with a beautiful, natural wood-like finish that can be further stained or polished for enhanced visual appeal. Create architectural, decor and game-board prints that will look like they were made out of real wood!
- EASY PRINTABILITY: Our Wood PLA still retains all the benefits of our Standard PLA like, easy to use, less warping and little to no heat bed required! Express your inner artist and create memorable 3d prints with our HATCHBOX Wood Filament!
- WHY HATCHBOX? We’re proud to be known in the 3D printing community for producing the highest quality PLA on the market, with the largest selection of filaments and colors at an unbeatable price. From art and design, to prototypes and models, Hatchbox is trusted to deliver the best in 3D printing technology.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01092XXD4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #48,562 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #814 in 3D Printing Filament |
| Brand | HATCHBOX |
| Color | Wood |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,352) |
| Date First Available | June 23, 2015 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Item model number | 3D WOOD-1KG1.75 |
| Manufacturer | HATCHBOX |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 3D WOOD-1KG1.75 |
| Material Type | Polylactic Acid, Wood |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 8.7 x 8.39 x 2.8 inches |
| Size | SPOOL |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HATCHBOX
- **Color:** Wood
- **Item Diameter:** 1.75 Millimeters
- **Item Weight:** 1000 Grams
- **Material:** Polylactic Acid, Wood

## Images

![HATCHBOX 1.75mm Wood PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1 KG Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 3D Printing Wood Filament - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EzxLMItmL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do I need an upgraded nozzle?**
A: I've printed well over 300 reels of Hatchbox wood filament in a production setting. Wood filament IS abrasive, and will rapidly degrade standard brass nozzles. There will be a noticeable degradation in print quality in as little as a single reel, and print quality will be unacceptably compromised before you finish a second reel. If you plan on printing much wood, you'll need to invest in hardened nozzles, period. Plated brass is better, but even that will fail after 6-8 reels. Hardened tool steel nozzles are much better, and last me 25+ reels before replacement is necessary.

**Q: can this be used with a da vinci 1.0 printer. I have the ability to mod the temperature, jus wondering if any one ever tried? What temp setting?**
A: As long as you can mod the Temperature, and speed settings you should be fine. I print this at about 220c but am still dialing it in. start off printing it at like 60% normal speed for good results, and despite what you may see other places be sure your infill is at 25-30% in parts you want filled, as the material doesn't bridge the best.

**Q: Do i need to worry about ventilation with this filament? i've only printed with pla.**
A: Yes, you should worry about ventilation with all PLA filaments. PLA release volatile organic compounds which are considered a health hazard. Even with the wood filler, it is still primarily PLA and needs proper ventilation.

**Q: Are you able to stain the finished product?**
A: It does stain well with a couple of caveats.  be careful when using wood filler because the filament does not absorb stain as well as wood or wood filler, so if you use wood filler, keep in mind that the filler will absorb the stain more then the filament.  Also, make sure you sand the part, it will help the filament absorb the stain.  And, you will also need to keep the stain on the print longer then what is advised on the stain instructions since the filament does not absorb the stain as well as regular wood.  I hope that helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very smooth prints! Perfect for aesthetic pieces.
*by V***L on March 1, 2017*

Now this is some good filament. I don't know what about this stuff makes it print so smoothly, but this wood PLA has aced every other filament I've tried when it comes to aesthetic print quality. It has its pros and cons. This filament looks so nice. If you compare this to other standard PLAs, this stuff (for me at least) has turned out much nicer looking prints using the same settings. Tops/bottoms come out very smooth, and even the striations on the sides of prints are less noticeable, in my experience. I've seen other people say that this filament sands like wood, but it really doesn't. It DOES sand down, however, but it's not as smooth of a process as normal wood. Which is totally fine because I haven't been able to sand down any other PLAs without it looking like trash. You can get a nice finish with the right sandpaper, but this stuff sands down like you're removing material, but also pushing it around, so sometimes edges will smooth over or become harder to sand. You just have to let it cool down and clean off your sandpaper before giving it another go. Fine grits will give you a harder time. This filament is more brittle. I didn't think it was a whole lot weaker at first, but comparing it to other PLA prints, it's obvious that it doesn't hold up to the strength of standard plastics. But, that being said, it is still a strong material, and it will hold up to some pretty impressive forces when parts are thick, but you have to be careful about impacts or thin pieces. It's not necessarily a whole lot weaker than normal PLA, but definitely more brittle. This PLA has jammed on me in the extruder twice, but after turning the temp up, I haven't had a problem since. In my experience, this PLA doesn't really take a stain that well. I've tried some darker stain pens, but it doesn't soak in like it would with normal wood. HOWEVER, using the darker stain pens, I find that when it leeches its way into cracks and crevices, you get a really nice weathered look that brings a lot more depth to your parts. I haven't tried many stains, but an ebony stain pen has given me great visual results. I recommend sanding your part after print, then running a very rough, low grit sandpaper over the surface a few times to give the stain something to sink into. The results are a very nice, textured look. The stain will darken then entire print a tiny bit, but the scratches put into the piece will stick out the most. You can put something like oil or sealant over the print if you like. Again, it won't soak in that much, but it will soak in enough. All that being said, this, so far, has been my favorite filament for printing pretty things. I can not recommend it enough. I've gone through 3 rolls already, and I plan on buying more.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Way Better Than Expected!
*by J***2 on May 10, 2024*

First off I will say I went into this filament with extreme caution initially. This was my first attempt at printing with wood filament but of course I naturally did a lot of researching and scouring the internet about users experiences with wood filament and which brands would be most recommended. Pretty much everything I read talked about constant nozzle clogs while using 0.4 nozzles, jammed hot ends and even hot end replacements because of the wood filament jams being so bad, and people saying wood filament strings terribly. Every source I read said you have to use 0.5 or even 0.6 mm nozzles because 0.4 will not work. Well, being the adventurous person I am I decided to go against what everyone says and use my 0.4 mm ruby tip brass nozzle because I knew the wood filament could potentially be abrasive so I wanted to at least eliminate that out of the equation with nozzle wear. I will say I was kind of scared because this is a nice printer (Qidi X-Smart 3) and I hate ruining things due to stupidity lol. Well, I will say, this blew me away when I knocked out my first print (the heart shaped box) which ran 13h 36m 13s, and not a single under extrusion and absolutely no stringing. Now I have the lid printing for it, using the exact same settings and at the time of writing this review it's at about 2 hours into the next piece with about 6 1/2 hours to go, and not a single hiccup. Soooo, I don't know why people are having problems with this stuff clogging their hot ends and nozzles, but truth be told, this stuff prints just as easily as normal PLA. I do run this slightly cooler than my normal PLA, but these first prints I'm doing are running at 190c on the hot end and 63c on the bed temps. Retractions are set to 1mm distance and 40mm/s speed. Since I'm a patient person, I run things slow, like 35-40mm/s print speed slow. Why go that slow if this printer can hit over 100mm/s? Well, like I said, this is a hobby for me, not a business, so I don't need fast prints and I'm not pressed for time, even though it's nice I can do that with this printer, but maybe that's why people complain about clogging, if they're trying to run faster than the filament can handle. I have included two pictures to try and show off how nice this stuff prints, at least the best I can. On my X-Smart 3, bed adhesion is perfect. I do a dawn soap and hot water wash on the build plate before each print though, no rubbing alcohol is ever used for cleaning, and a good z-offset calibration. In the two prints I've done so far, adhesion was never a problem and it stuck to the plate solidly and popped right off once cooled, like normal PLA would, and the first layer went down butter smooth with no gaps. As a bonus, this stuff smells great while coming off the hot end. Almost like a campfire smell, just not as overbearing and eye watering like a real fire. So I can say I know there's definitely wood embedded in the filament. I do intend on sanding and staining this so I may update this review at a later time when my first project with this stuff is done printing, but to sum it up, I highly recommend this particular wood filament from Hatchbox and don't be scared to run it with a 0.4 nozzle even if other people are having problems, but again, I'm using a ruby tipped brass nozzle, so I'm not sure how a normal brass nozzle will hold up to this and I'm not sure how hardened steel quality will be since you're going into new territory as far as slicer settings with hardened steel (temperatures, retraction, etc.). Just keep your temps lower than normal as this stuff will ooze a bit at the higher end, but at 190, I have no stringing or oozing, keep your speed respectable and watch your retractions. I definitey plan on buying more at a later point and I can safely recommend this brand as Hatchbox is know for quality filaments, and this is no exception.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***S on September 25, 2020*

I was really impressed with how well the filament was loaded on the spool, it gives me peace of mind if I want to print overnight. I have a monoprice select mini and this filament had no troubles running through the nozzle with temps. I had to amp up the nozzle temp to 230 initially to clear out the previous filament and get things going. After that, it printed beautifully without any issues and as a bonus, the room I printing in has a woodshop smell! The finished product has an interesting texture to it that's not fully wood but definitely not fully plastic. It has a different weight to it than a fully plastic PLA would have as well. I'm very impressed with this filament and company and will definitely be purchasing more!

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