Good 3D printers now have multiple hot ends ... It can’t be flush if you only have a single extruder and hot end. My method is a lot more trouble, but it can generate good results.

I have an old Prusa i2 that, like an old car, has been getting some major part replacements lately after many many hours of service. Recently both the extruder and the extruder motor died.

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