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by ihab
Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:29 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Refurbished not recommended for new users?
Replies: 9
Views: 12795

Re: Refurbished not recommended for new users?

Cool thank you! I guess, also, if I need more smooth motion, I could plan to include press fit Nylon bushings and washers in one half of the part, and arrange for an un-threaded bolt press fit through the other part, creating a metal-on-manufactured-nylon pivot. This would still get the basic shape ...
by ihab
Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:20 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Refurbished not recommended for new users?
Replies: 9
Views: 12795

Re: Refurbished not recommended for new users?

Cool thanks! -- Ihab
by ihab
Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:29 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Refurbished not recommended for new users?
Replies: 9
Views: 12795

Re: Refurbished not recommended for new users?

Thank you insta ! Great, I don't mind tinkering a bit to save some money. So another question -- what's the general record for people making "mechanical"-ish stuff on 3D printers similar to the M2? Let's take my current need. I have a little airflow probe (it weighs all of 1 pound) that I need to mo...
by ihab
Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:10 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Refurbished not recommended for new users?
Replies: 9
Views: 12795

Refurbished not recommended for new users?

Hi folks, I'm considering a 3D printer and found that you do not recommend your refurbished models for people new to 3D printing: https://www.makergear.com/products/lightly-used-refurbished?variant=21946342660 I have never done 3D printing but I'm a mechanical engineer and programmer with a fair amo...