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by forever9801
Wed May 11, 2016 4:38 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Retraction points - How good can it get?
Replies: 7
Views: 11637

Re: Retraction points - How good can it get?

I can now, after a year, get perfect builds in PLA and PETG. Almost perfect builds in the wood filaments. Average builds in PVA. Sometimes the filament really does fight you and you can only achieve "pretty good, all things considered". :D How did you manage to stop PETG from dropping burnt filamen...
by forever9801
Fri Apr 15, 2016 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tips for printing backup parts?
Replies: 12
Views: 15369

Re: Tips for printing backup parts?

Well my 1st M2 behave weird for the last 2 prints ( missed step in x direction/ clogged extruder) which I was forced to emergency stop. At first I thought it was the belt/friction problem on X-axis, but from 2nd failure it seemed that the nozzle actually carved lines on the Aluminum bed! After a tho...
by forever9801
Mon Feb 22, 2016 4:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need suggestion on making a nice and big case
Replies: 11
Views: 15043

Re: Need suggestion on making a nice and big case

Hi, Borosilicate Glass Sheets are used for fireplace windows. I buy the glas from a fireplace supply store. If you have to use ABS its okay to use it. Borosilicate Glass Sheet breaks when you apply point pressure. How do you remove prints? Usually a sharp tool damages the glass and the next print r...
by forever9801
Thu Feb 18, 2016 4:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need suggestion on making a nice and big case
Replies: 11
Views: 15043

Re: Need suggestion on making a nice and big case

Thanks insta, but as I don't live in the state, the shipping cost might be a problem. I'll just look for a local source.
by forever9801
Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need suggestion on making a nice and big case
Replies: 11
Views: 15043

Need suggestion on making a nice and big case

Dear M2 fellows, I think I'll start this post by introducing myself a bit and then to the problem that I'm facing right now. I work in a company and have bought 2 M2s for about 6 months, and is generally happy with them. I followed the forum occasionally (stealthily!), and made several modifications...