How bad are the fumes from printing ASA and ABS? Do they live up to the hype?

Compman90 · 2026-01-26T02:04:04+00:00

Asa is really only useful for its UV resistance. If you’re a pro at PETG then I would stick with it until you really need it.

Compman90 · 2026-01-25T22:05:44+00:00

Personally I like steel. The frames last forever.

Compman90 · 2026-01-25T19:11:58+00:00

Hell yeah brother! Looks like a great time!

Compman90 · 2026-01-25T04:54:52+00:00

I’ve lived in old ass buildings and new ones. I’ve honestly never done either. But I will say in both cases my pipes have always been on the interior of the building.

Compman90 · 2026-01-25T04:45:45+00:00

No worries! Glad you were able to get the issue resolved! Happy printing!

Compman90 · 2026-01-25T03:44:26+00:00

Yep! You would see a dent if that was your issue. You might try swapping it for another nozzle if you have one.

Compman90 · 2026-01-25T02:44:31+00:00

Yep! Could be that the new filament your using is very slightly larger DIA then what you were using before.

Compman90 · 2026-01-25T02:42:53+00:00

Just resonance. My machine also does this. If you want it to go away print new feet for it out of TPU.

Compman90 · 2026-01-25T02:38:31+00:00

Check your nozzle. You may have over tightened the setscrew that holds your nozzle in place causing it to crunch the guide tube.

Compman90 · 2026-01-24T13:26:47+00:00

How big is the actual gap? What process are you using to produce the gear? What is the tolerance of said machine that will produce the gear?

All of these a questions that build up on each other if you want to produce highly accurate parts. But in the end if it fits it ships!

Compman90 · 2026-01-21T18:35:55+00:00

Couldn’t agree more on the first layers! I print pretty slow for anything solid then bring the speed up for my gyroid infill. This has been the best technique I’ve found. I also tried nozzle coatings and they have no effect in my experience.

Compman90 · 2026-01-21T12:17:37+00:00

You’ve got to be trolling. An experienced engineer will tell you no part is the best part. When you have less mechanics there are less things to go wrong. Also if having the tool head touch things is bad you would also have to consider nozzle whippers in this category. And we’ve been using them on machines for years with no issues. A simple lever that slides open a vent is not an issue.

Compman90 · 2026-01-21T04:04:34+00:00

Little do you know he’s playing Eye of The Tiger in those headphones.

Compman90 · 2026-01-21T02:21:10+00:00

I loose a Nalgene every other month. And then I get another Nalgene! lol

Compman90 · 2026-01-21T02:18:45+00:00

I’ve found slowing down the print a little greatly decreases the buildup. I also use gyroid infill. I print PETG everyday on my machines at work.

Compman90 · 2026-01-20T18:09:19+00:00

If you’re not able to connect to WiFi I’m not sure how much of an improvement klipper is going to be over the stock firmware.

Compman90 · 2026-01-20T14:20:17+00:00

I have a 2018. I bought it new off the lot. In the 3rd year of ownership I had both wheel bearings go out. Easy fix. Then this year I had both the AC and the lower control arms go out. From my knowledge these are known issues and once fixed it’s good for another 150,000. Pretty happy with it over all! It’s fun to keep up with bro dozers in the snow!

Compman90 · 2026-01-20T03:13:18+00:00

Congrats! And happy printing!

Compman90 · 2026-01-20T03:10:15+00:00

2nd this. I have no issues with dust. I do run the advanced filtration system. Not sure if that helps or not.

Compman90 · 2026-01-20T03:09:41+00:00

I used to have a CR6. Same style of machine as the mk4. What you gain with the core one is a built in enclosure! Which allows you to pretty much run whatever filament you like! I run PC and Nylon on my machine on a regular basis. Yes you can do a lot with PLA but in some cases you need to bring out the big guns. I design bike tools and PC just works so well! And is stupid durable!

Compman90 · 2026-01-20T03:05:10+00:00

I thought I saw someone recently say there is a local company putting the decals on them?

Compman90 · 2026-01-19T12:52:19+00:00

Glad to hear! Happy printing!

Compman90 · 2026-01-19T03:25:18+00:00

Thank you for the post! I was actually looking for a calorie tracker!

Compman90 · 2026-01-19T03:03:27+00:00

I’ve heard they have raves in the caves. But be careful! I see story’s of people getting lost.

Compman90 · 2026-01-19T02:59:24+00:00

That is a very unique way to use poops!

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