ruffrecords
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I think you will need a hard steel extruder for some of those filaments. The stock stainless steel one would wear out quickly. Fortunately it is a very easy swap on the Bambu printers.
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Ian
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Ian
Thanks much Ian,
I have added 0.4 and the 0.6 hardened nozzle and an extruder gear in my cart already - just kinda waiting to see what else I may need before I place that order too. I am planning on buying a filament dryer, probably that side by side one (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D21N35R2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3P1JI9UX2MKYC&th=1). I may buy a small 40-50 dollar dehumidifier and make a storage area for the filaments too.
The current printer is busy chugging away on another Gridfinity system pliers holder, I don't think it has had a day of rest since I received it.
Take care,
-Tony
In speaking about tube sockets, I wish I could find whatever is used in that Genz-Benz I have in for service in that last picture. The most impressive PC mount socket I have ever seen.
ruffrecords
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I cannot see then tube sockets in that pic. Are they something we could perhaps replicate?
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Ian
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Ian
Here they are. I am NOT a fan of PCB mounted sockets generally - especially power tubes - I still have not seen an acceptable solution there.
But, for 9 pin tubes these things were impressive. Gripped the tubes very nicely, and the mounting method and pin size make these super sturdy. VERY impressed. Implemented correctly I would find these more than acceptable. The condition the sockets were in after years - well over a decade at least - in our South Carolina humidity amazes me. NO corrosion at all which is crazy - as our humidity never drops beneath 50% and is usually more in the 65-85% during daytime (almost 100 every night). This thing is a rig from a local backline company, warehouse is not climate controlled, most of the gigs this thing has done are outdoor gigs, and being a rental it gets beat up. Did I mention I am impressed? This is one a Streamliner 900 bass amp. Other than the pots, these guys did not skimp on quality. Nice build, one of the only things I like about doing repairs for clients rather than builds, is that you get to see how to and now not to design equipment.
I found some sockets here.
https://www.tubedepot.com/products/...MUC4N6hRCwycXbDkrLVqujz2WufUjuwEaAkwzEALw_wcB
ruffrecords
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Ah yes the Belton sockets. I have seen those before. I think I may even have a couple lying around somewhere. Sounds like they are worth reevaluating.
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Ian
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Ian
I should mention that I changed my mind on the filament dryer and bought two of these instead.
It was the only one I could find that had a physical seal on the lid so it could be used as a dry storage box and could be used to feed the machine at the same time, and had ACTIVE drying. I bought two of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4YXF8V6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
The area I am storing all of the filament in a walk in closet. I have added a dehumidifier to that as well. I that does not work well enough, I will build a dedicated dry box and mount a dehumidifier in/on it. Humidity here is a stress/problem on everything.
Take care all,
-Tony
PS: First of three filament shipment arrived today along with an extra plate for the Bambu - pic below. Printer and hardened nozzles/extruder gear all arrive Tuesday.
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It was the only one I could find that had a physical seal on the lid so it could be used as a dry storage box and could be used to feed the machine at the same time, and had ACTIVE drying. I bought two of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4YXF8V6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
The area I am storing all of the filament in a walk in closet. I have added a dehumidifier to that as well. I that does not work well enough, I will build a dedicated dry box and mount a dehumidifier in/on it. Humidity here is a stress/problem on everything.
Take care all,
-Tony
PS: First of three filament shipment arrived today along with an extra plate for the Bambu - pic below. Printer and hardened nozzles/extruder gear all arrive Tuesday.
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Ian (@ruffrecords) you lucked out, and started right. Well, after a couple weeks with the resin printer - and looking at what it can do, and now on my 3rd Day with the Bambu P1S while printing parts we needed, and fun stuff for the grandkids. I have decided to send the Resin printer back to Amazon and buy another Bambu and the AMS 4 color system. Thanks for the loan of the printer Bezos, I think you can afford it. I wish I could get all the money back I spent on resin and invest it in more filament.
@abbey road d enfer was right about the extra work, mess, and chemicals with the Resin method. The parts look and feel amazing. I made some knockoff vintage style control knobs with it, and they looked as good as the originals - it definitely produces a very finished and detailed/refined product - with a nice feel to it. However, since Christmas we have used 1.5 packages of Nitrile gloves (100 gloves each box) at about 20 bucks a box, plus 4 gallons of 99% Isopropyl alcohol at about 35 bucks a gallon. So there is a definite added expense. PLUS my grandkids can't be anywhere near the process, and a BIG part of me putting money into 3D for our shop was to get my grandkids interested in more things here. They already LOVE the Laser and the CNC, and the rows and rows of parts shelving are great for hide and seek with the dogs, and fort building - (they are just 4 and 8).
Most of what we needed the printer for turned out to be more mechanical/structural related parts and the filament printer just works better for that. Plus, these Bambu printers appear to be like a household appliance - maybe a refrigerator. I put stuff in, and take stuff out and don't really think about in between.
-Tony
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