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by jram
Wed Nov 01, 2017 9:45 am
Forum: Rostock MAX v2
Topic: Best dual extrusion set up for soluble support?
Replies: 3
Views: 3734

Re: Best dual extrusion set up for soluble support?

Hi All, I posted this a while ago and haven't had the chance to follow up. I have read some about the Prometheus upgrade as I have an E3D v6. Does anyone know of any better options that have come out since this post? I actually have the time to upgrade now. I am printing complex student prints on my...
by jram
Sun Mar 26, 2017 10:00 am
Forum: Other Machines
Topic: best laser cutter under 5000?
Replies: 8
Views: 9493

Re: best laser cutter under 5000?

It's been a while since I've posted as funds for the laser cutter are not distributed until July 1. Now I have another laser cutter to consider.. I have just been given another grant for around 17,000 to buy a 36x24 or larger laser cutter. That said, I have researched extensively and have narrowed i...
by jram
Sat Mar 25, 2017 10:31 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX v2
Topic: Best dual extrusion set up for soluble support?
Replies: 3
Views: 3734

Best dual extrusion set up for soluble support?

Hi All, I have a Max v2 with new carriages, E3D v6, and an aluminum mount. I've had the machine for about 2 years and 3 months and it still prints beautifully!I've resisted upgrading to the the HE280 since I don't have problems with leveling. However, I am really in need of dual extrusion to print s...
by jram
Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: Other Machines
Topic: Shapeoko or X Carve
Replies: 28
Views: 35109

Re: Shapeoko or X Carve

Update since the original post: I ended up going with the Xcarve 1000mm. The X axis extrusion is upgraded and has required no reinforcement. I did the 30 minute X axis stiffening mod (angle iron) and I am loving this machine!The machine was cutting fine without the mod... but for 30 minutes and some...
by jram
Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:48 pm
Forum: Other Machines
Topic: best laser cutter under 5000?
Replies: 8
Views: 9493

Re: best laser cutter under 5000?

Thanks Xenocrates, I just looked at the 4,995 version and I think I'm going to go with that one. I can't seem to find a better deal for that size anywhere. I looked at Boss lasers but they are way out of my price range. Thanks for the help!
by jram
Tue Nov 29, 2016 9:33 am
Forum: Other Machines
Topic: best laser cutter under 5000?
Replies: 8
Views: 9493

Re: best laser cutter under 5000?

Thanks Xenocrates,
What is the maximum thickness you've been able to cut on the 90w machine? Also, how are you venting your machine?
by jram
Mon Nov 28, 2016 6:44 pm
Forum: Other Machines
Topic: best laser cutter under 5000?
Replies: 8
Views: 9493

best laser cutter under 5000?

Hello All, Looking for advice on a laser cutter and have 5000.00 to spend, could go a bit over with shipping. I am willing to consider a Chinese machine if the support is good, and/or I can easily replace items when and if they break. Looking for the largest I can get in this price range. I am also ...
by jram
Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:12 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: corner issue on calibration cube
Replies: 1
Views: 1914

Re: corner issue on calibration cube

Hello All, I have solved the issue with the corner. Hopefully this will be of help to someone. I initially thought that it may be a hot end clog or loose hot end so I worked through the entire hot end with no change.. After days of tinkering, I decided to check belt tightness and found that the belt...
by jram
Mon Oct 31, 2016 5:46 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: corner issue on calibration cube
Replies: 1
Views: 1914

corner issue on calibration cube

Hello All, I recently relocated my printer to the place I teach and I am now having a small issue. I have spent the past few days tracking down filament starvation issues that were not there before I moved the printer. I have slowed my print speed down to 25mms for everything and "reseasoned&qu...
by jram
Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:08 am
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Chipped Boro?
Replies: 4
Views: 3798

Re: Chipped Boro?

I had that happen a few times when using ABS juice. I have been using it now for over a year with PEI and have had no problems.
by jram
Sun Oct 02, 2016 12:30 am
Forum: General Tips 'N Tricks
Topic: Is PEI that good?
Replies: 11
Views: 7855

Re: Is PEI that good?

Yes it's that good! I've only had it for about 6 months or so and the hairspray and purple glue days are a distant memory. I used to have to clean my acrylic enclosure weekly because of the spray residue. I actually upgraded to it because I pulled up glass with ABS juice. The piece of PEI is so rigi...
by jram
Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: Other Machines
Topic: Shapeoko or X Carve
Replies: 28
Views: 35109

Re: Shapeoko or X Carve

Mantel 1.jpg Mantel 1.jpg Thanks for the help guys.I just found out that I got the grant today! So.. I think I'll be ordering early next week.I have attempted to attach an image of some of the work I've been doing with a larger CNC machine using 6lb density polystyrene. I scan a scale model with my...
by jram
Fri Sep 30, 2016 12:12 am
Forum: Other Machines
Topic: Shapeoko or X Carve
Replies: 28
Views: 35109

Re: Shapeoko or X Carve

I'm on the zone, got started with CNC 10 years before 3D printing. I've built multiple routers, 3 mills and 2 lathe conversions. You can find me in the Benchtop machine forum (same name). My advice would be to build your own. You could build a nice machine with more capability than the premades and...
by jram
Tue Sep 06, 2016 11:48 am
Forum: Other Machines
Topic: Shapeoko or X Carve
Replies: 28
Views: 35109

Re: Shapeoko or X Carve

Thanks for the input! I'm still a bit torn.. I really like what the Shapeoko offers but I'm wondering why it doesn't come with a probe? Having worked on a larger machine, this is the only way I've ever found Z-zero. How do you do this with no probe?
by jram
Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: Other Machines
Topic: Shapeoko or X Carve
Replies: 28
Views: 35109

Shapeoko or X Carve

I'm wondering if the community has a bit of input regarding the these two machines. I will have 1500.00 to spend and could spend up to 1800.00. I'm currently looking at the Shapeoko 3 new version and the new X carve version.. Or if others have any suggestions beyond these two machines, that would ce...
by jram
Sat Aug 20, 2016 12:08 am
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: HELMETS!
Replies: 6
Views: 5874

Re: HELMETS!

Nice work! What program are you using for modeling and/or editing the models.
by jram
Wed Jun 15, 2016 12:04 am
Forum: Rostock MAX v2
Topic: Parts have started lifting
Replies: 10
Views: 6771

Re: Parts have started lifting

ABS juice will hold ABS most of the time but it sticks so well that sometimes you will pull up shards of glass. I just upgraded to PEI and haven't had an A B S print come up yet with the bed set at 90-95. I really wish I had not waited to upgrade, it was worth every penny! The room with my printer n...
by jram
Thu Jun 09, 2016 12:15 am
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: Lost Plastic casting questions
Replies: 5
Views: 4782

Re: Lost Plastic casting questions

Hi windshadow, I've had really nice results with PLA using the ceramic slurry process and casting bronze.Sometimes I will sand the model to hide the layer lines.
by jram
Sat Jun 04, 2016 12:09 am
Forum: Other Machines
Topic: Ebay Lasers
Replies: 8
Views: 8417

Re: Ebay Lasers

I'm interested in seeing how this works out if you get it. I'm in the market for one in that price range or a bit above and I'd really like to hear some firsthand feedback on this machine.
by jram
Sat Jun 04, 2016 12:02 am
Forum: General Tips 'N Tricks
Topic: PEI is amazing!
Replies: 32
Views: 21095

Re: PEI is amazing!

I agree, PEI is amazing ! I am a late adopter, just upgraded last week with the same sheet from Amazon . Having great results with Abs at 90 degrees. I had been ripping up pieces of glass with Abs juice and couldn't do it any longer. I actually installed the PEI on my chipped up bed and it's working...
by jram
Sun May 01, 2016 11:52 pm
Forum: Slic3r
Topic: Slic3r printing too fast
Replies: 2
Views: 5095

Re: Slic3r printing too fast

Thanks for the input. I have been busy but will look at those parameters as soon as I get a chance.
by jram
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:46 pm
Forum: Slic3r
Topic: Slic3r printing too fast
Replies: 2
Views: 5095

Slic3r printing too fast

I'm using slic3r on Windows and I'm having print speed problems. No matter what speeds I set, it prints way too fast.I tried all settings at 35mms and it does not seem to slow down. Anyone else experiencing this?
by jram
Wed Apr 13, 2016 11:58 pm
Forum: General Tips 'N Tricks
Topic: Link for USB keystone adapter
Replies: 8
Views: 6314

Re: Link for USB keystone adapter

I've got one in a build that I didn't let out of the bag yet. [img]http://i.imgur.com/jS6xAhp.jpg[/img] Well, the ethernet version of the same thing, anyway. In hindsight, I wish I used one for the USB as well. Just blow 3 or 4 identical holes in the plate, and populate whatever you decide is best ...
by jram
Wed Apr 13, 2016 3:43 pm
Forum: General Tips 'N Tricks
Topic: Link for USB keystone adapter
Replies: 8
Views: 6314

Re: Link for USB keystone adapter

Great! Thank you, the second link looks like the one that someone mentioned in a build thread.
by jram
Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:38 am
Forum: General Tips 'N Tricks
Topic: Link for USB keystone adapter
Replies: 8
Views: 6314

Link for USB keystone adapter

Looking for a link to a USB keystone adapter. I remember reading a build thread on here a few months or more, the build included a pass thru for the USB. The build thread included a link to Amazon for this but I can't seem to track this down with the "search" option. Any help is appreciate...

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