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  1. Engmaxx

    CoreXY printer on the cheap end that seems to work, but not quite prime time...

    Yes, you can certainly do the A1 with the larger build plate/volume. I don't believe there is any measurable quality difference between the two. It is roughly $200 more but if you need the volume, that is a no brainer. Because I wanted to dabble with a 3D printer, never having one or a real...
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    CoreXY printer on the cheap end that seems to work, but not quite prime time...

    I agree with David but if you are good with 180 mm cubed build volume, you will love the A1 mini. Don't even think about it. I never had a 3D printer until I bought mine. I can't live without it now. Those little things that you wish you could simply make are now that easy to do so. Right...
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    Tool Lathe files

    Damn it...learned something, bought something.
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    I bit the bullet

    I too finally got into it in September with the A1 mini. Honestly it is the most fun I have had in a long time! I have put in close to 400 hours printing all kinds of fidget stuff (I didn't realize I liked fidget toys so much!), Halloween and Christmas trinkets and decorations. Then I started...
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    Repair or replace?

    You could mill that end off down to the last crack and start a new roll pin hole 90 degrees to the first. That way there is no further chance of crack propagation.
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    a little excitement in my day

    Time to install this if you don't already have it: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086QMNXFQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Don't opt for the cheaper ones if you want excellent night vision, clarity, solid wi-fi connection, etc. You can add more ring cameras around the house. At least...
  7. Engmaxx

    New member - Ottawa area metal caster

    Welcome from Newmarket Ontario
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    Vertical mills... Buy once or baby steps?

    If you can run it before buying it, that will help the decision. Look at the ways for flaking wear. See what might be broken. It is easy to get parts from H&W. They are easy to work on.
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    Vertical mills... Buy once or baby steps?

    Having never owned a mill or used one, I jumped at the chance to buy an old Bridgeport. I made the space for it. Damn the budget because when that good deal comes, you take it and you only cry once. I refurbished it completely minus spindle bearings that are in good shape. Runs like a top...
  10. Engmaxx

    New Member- Barrie Ontario

    Welcome from Newmarket
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