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  1. Darren

    You still on the fence to get a 3d printer?

    It's probably more me that's the limiting factor. Compared to what I have seen in real cad programs, Bambu Studio doesn't really do a lot as far as designing more complex parts from scratch. For example, I was not able to add a fillet radius to an inside corner on a part. I have been able to do...
  2. Darren

    You still on the fence to get a 3d printer?

    for very simple things, Bambu Studio has worked for me. I've been playing around with TinkerCad and Fusion, but i'm pretty clueless with it as of now.
  3. Darren

    You still on the fence to get a 3d printer?

    Working on a chevy the other day, had water leaking on the floor. Cab vents were leaking, decided to see if there was a fix, and sure enough: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4798287 Couple hours of printing and I had a pair of covers and a set of new petals, better than new.
  4. Darren

    You still on the fence to get a 3d printer?

    I've only printed in PLA and PETG, but I do have those filaments on hand for when I need them. Just got a roll of TPU in as well to make some seals. So, no, i'm definitly not using it to its full potential, but i'm sure I will at some point.
  5. Darren

    You still on the fence to get a 3d printer?

    My advice would be to skip the A1 mini and just get the X1C. Its going to happen anyway. I have been very happy with mine.
  6. Darren

    ID grinding spindles, quills and bits

    don't go over 125 F, you just want to soften up whats in there. It won't take much. Either way, 150F won't hurt any seals i've ever deal with.
  7. Darren

    ID grinding spindles, quills and bits

    put a small amount of light oil in the oil port, and warm it up with a heat gun, toaster oven etc. It will free up
  8. Darren

    Vertex BS-2 Universal Dividing head. Brand new, unopened.

    They have, but she will be back here in a few weeks I believe.
  9. Darren

    Tool Vevor Drill Bit Sharpener

    Dammit, i gotta stop hanging around with you guys
  10. Darren

    Custom mixed aerosol paint supplier

    Partsource does them here.
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