The best PLA for most use cases is Build Series PLA from MatterHackers. I've used over 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of it by now, and it's still my favorite. It sands very well and prints easily on just about any FDM printer. I've put together this primer on different types of ...
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(Our primer How to Save Money on Your Next Printer shows how to calculate the total cost of ownership for inkjets. The same logic works for any printer.) If you print enough to make a high-cost printer with low-cost ink the more economical choice, note that Epson’s EcoTank and ...
1 Quart Interior Paint (I usually use Acrylic Paint or a type of paint without primer – I find that certain paints + primer can make the texture gummy, but different brands may not have that problem) 4 ounces of Calcium Carbonate The calcium carbonate powder has a long shelf life in a ...
Fallout 3D print # 1. Codsworth 3D printing action figure Probably one of the most impressive 3D prints inspired by Fallout 4 video game is the Codsworth action figure. It didn’t take too long for Mark Mosinski to come up with the idea of a Fallout 4 tribute. And his pick fell on...
Hoppe’s Elite Gun Cleaner in its convenient spray bottle form has proved to be a highly potent solution for dissolving various gun fouling. Performance and Efficiency Hoppe’s Elite is adept at swiftly removing powder, primer, lead, and metal fouling, restoring your firearm to its optimal state...
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Print quality is done using a CNET calibration test that I use to test all of the 3D printers I review. When checking for filament quality, I'm looking for noticeable roughness and missing filament where moisture or other contaminants have interrupted the process of melting and cooling. ...