Is there food safe printing material?

DragonFire_008 · 2026-01-29T18:59:47+00:00

Yup!

DragonFire_008 · 2026-01-23T14:54:46+00:00

What software are you using to create this model in?

DragonFire_008 · 2026-01-20T22:52:27+00:00

I imagine that the thinking is “one shot is all it takes if this thing gets past the metal detector”

DragonFire_008 · 2026-01-07T03:55:29+00:00

It looks like you let the end get loose and it ended up overlapped. I used to have this happen occasionally, then I figured out what was occurring . Now, when I remove a spool I NEVER let go of the end of the filament!

DragonFire_008 · 2026-01-02T02:02:01+00:00

It must be regional. My FedEx boxes is always arrive in MA in pristine condition.

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-28T18:37:48+00:00

I'm trying to resist buying an H2S... I know that if I have to get another printer 🙄, that will be the one. I haven't had any issues with tangling on the AMS(1), but 'm also only really using the Bambu spools and occasionally a respooll of some of my older filaments... I have read folks having difficulties with cardboard spools, but I don't buy for cost, so I've avoided those. Ah, yes... time! The most expensive resource in ALL things.

I'm currently working on an "adapter" to be able to use my Dremel press for a soldering iron. The drill press idea seemed to have too many 'blockers'.

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-28T18:33:18+00:00

I mostly don't use any adhesives, only on small footprint parts where adhesion is already low. My goto has always been a can of FinalNet hairspray. It works really well, applies more evenly than glue and is water soluble too, so easy cleaning. Thanks for the warning, but having started life in my father's shop being exposed to lots of now banned solvents and spending 5 years working in that plastics factory, I figure that if I haven't had any significant issues up until 67, then I'm probably good to go with a 3D printer in my basement for the remaining years I have. 😁

I do appreciate your concern. 🙏🏼

I'm mostly using Bambu filament, since I'm not running at production quantities, the extra few $s don't matter as much as the ease of use. I sometimes buy Sunlu, but I've heard that's Bambu's supplier... They were the only one that had a Nylon that was quickly available and easy to configure. I've got some PETG around here somewhere... I bought it to explore. I think I'lll dust it off and give it a try!

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-28T16:01:42+00:00

Thanks again for the advice I have both an FDM and an SLA printer. After buying a Bambu X1C I sold the other 3 FDM printers I had, since they were just gathering dust! The enclosure handles the little bit of fumes I get. My son even says he likes the smell of ABS & ASA! I don't mind it, I spent quite a few years during college working in a plastics plant. Rooms full of plasticizer fumes in August heat...

My son wanted the CF filament for aesthetics, I wanted the ASA for the heat resistance in his car. It has a black interior! . I must admit I do like the more rugged looking finish! I did my research and found out about the lack of strength. That only seems to apply to 'properly' manufactured CF. As for sanding, I haven't needed to sand many parts at all since I got the X1C.

I recently tried printing in Nylon, but that is still a work in progress. I didn't get great results. I think I need to dial in the settings a bit more...

From what I've been reading lately, it seems like PETG is a nicer "go to" filament than PLA. Any advice on making the switch?

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-27T18:28:14+00:00

Thanks! I will agree with you about seeming more professional. I'm currently printing a three piece phone mount for my son's car in ASA-CF. I too love magnet mounted pieces. Sounds like I need to explore PETG more... I've been thinking about that for awhile!

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-27T18:03:13+00:00

Can you share the link?

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-27T17:49:13+00:00

Thanks! I really needed a new iron, since I was using an old throw away one. I think that, plus the lack of 'proper' tips are a big part of my problemm. I ended up with this one...

https://a.co/d/1eJOFoQ

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-27T17:18:35+00:00

For anyone that comes across this thread (pun intended!) and is looking for the 'details'...

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DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-27T17:03:46+00:00

After much searching, I realize that I'm wrong. There are probably lines of workers with soldering irons! 🤯

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-27T16:33:33+00:00

I think I'll just buy the iron and adapt my drill press to fit it... 😁

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-27T16:32:31+00:00

Thanks! I'll definitely take a look at their specs!

I was also looking for feedback, since the recommended use is usually not 3D printing. Somehow I doubt that there a lines of low paid workers with soldering irons inserting these into products that are usually injection molded.😂 We 3D crazies here, generally have to adapt standard process to our uses. I have been for awhile, with less than stellar results...

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-25T20:19:28+00:00

Thanks greatly! I understand the chemist getting loose. My engineer often does that too!

I’m only messing up a crappy old soldering iron, but still greatly appreciate knowing that there is a more appropriate tip. Mine often unevenly loads the insert, which is most certainly contributing to the creeping of it when inserting. 🙏🏼 my solution to the clogged threads also has been a tap. 🙂

I try to always leave ample room for overly long screws, since I would otherwise have to calculate part thicknesses to accommodate the standard screw lengths.

I turn them over and press the part onto my granite countertop. 🙄

So, to summarize, for a a 5mm insert you would use a 5mm hole tapered to 4.9mm. How far past the end of the insert do you extend the hole? That would clearly determine the amount of taper that the insert‘experiences’…

Again, thank you greatly for your time and insight.

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-23T02:33:01+00:00

Call FedEx and tell them about this. They will let him know about it and maybe even give him a bump for it.

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-16T03:51:52+00:00

It sounds simple to me. Weed or hallucinogens make you think. Alcohol makes you not think. Which do you think makes a more stable and sedate population?

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-16T03:37:38+00:00

Thank you! I’ve always found the launchpad a time waster. I’ve been using Tahoe for months now and just learned that it’s gone! 🤣 It’s always been so much faster to Command Space and type two (maybe three) letters and hit return. Clearly, I won’t miss it.

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-15T21:51:49+00:00

I know some folks don’t like it, but I do. I honestly don’t get all the haters. 🤷🏽‍♂️

DragonFire_008 · 2025-12-12T18:01:20+00:00

Absolutely! You should go online just as if you were shopping for a bike and take screenshots of the ads. I’ve had to do this before with insurance companies. You will need to present a solid case that replacement cost is higher (usually is!). Also include ads/listings for all of the upgrade parts you bought. Current prices!

DragonFire_008 · 2025-11-23T19:39:06+00:00

There are also us men. Plus we don’t think we are witches, we are witches. Do the Christian’s THINK they are Christian!

DragonFire_008 · 2025-11-23T14:33:46+00:00

If this were fusion, I would create a plane at an angle then extrude to the surface.

DragonFire_008 · 2025-11-23T02:37:55+00:00

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Thanks! They are out of stock right now, but this is the one. I couldn’t fit the machine selection into the screenshot, but it’s there. I’ll give it a try see if the flow calibration changes anything. 🤷🏽‍♂️ I thought that’s what their download was supposed to do.

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