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by Evan
Mon Jul 31, 2017 11:50 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: M3 - maintenance (greases & oils)
Replies: 5
Views: 10227

Re: M3 - maintenance (greases & oils)

Thank you sthone. The M3 guide does say oil to the x & y also, no mention of Lithium grease. I do recall seeing it mentioned somewhere and for some reason I had that on my mind.
by Evan
Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:00 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: M3 - maintenance (greases & oils)
Replies: 5
Views: 10227

M3 - maintenance (greases & oils)

Hi everyone, After doing a few searches here, with results mostly M2 related, I'm wondering if there has been any change for which type of grease and oil to use on the M3. Is a white lithium grease for the X & Y rails ok? And a 3 in 1 oil for the Z bearings and rods? I am assuming the long centre Z ...
by Evan
Sat Jul 29, 2017 2:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M3 - Initial impressions
Replies: 1
Views: 4408

Re: M3 - Initial impressions

The M3 continues to impress. Extremely happy with this printer. My other printer is a Zortrax M200, which is considered highly if you read the reviews etc. Without going into detail, I have not been happy with it and I was initially concerned about purchasing another printer based on my experiences ...
by Evan
Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M3 - Initial impressions
Replies: 1
Views: 4408

M3 - Initial impressions

Hi All, Brand new M3 user here. Received yesterday. I only had time last night to print the Makergear keychain after setting up the printer and software. Initial impressions after removing it from the box was how well built the M3 is. Attention to detail and quality are awesome. I like US made produ...