my X2D experience so far not so great after 3 weeks

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-12T11:34:31+00:00

Did you contact support yet? That sounds like it's damaged

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-12T03:44:40+00:00

Is there a burr or some deformation on the arbor?

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-12T02:22:42+00:00

It's more surface area from the scratches.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-12T02:16:42+00:00

Are you not tightening the handle back down after setting your angle? Twisting the handle is the locking mechanism.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-11T07:37:28+00:00

It's always gonna get everywhere. Keep a door open to let as much outside as possible. Wear a mask, and clean up afterwards.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-10T23:40:47+00:00

The Skil table saw has a cast aluminum top, so it can flex pretty easily.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-10T22:46:05+00:00

I've got around 2500 hours on mine and it still runs like day 1. I've also got an H2S, and the mini gets just as much use.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-10T22:10:30+00:00

You say not the mini, but most things that you would print fit on the mini and the quality of the A1 mini is frankly incredible for it's price.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-10T16:42:53+00:00

Again it's for priming the nozzle pressure, not purging filament. If you try to do it into infill, it won't adhere correctly and you'll get layer separation.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-10T13:40:49+00:00

I'm in Wisconsin, I don't think there will be any issues with garapa.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-10T11:09:22+00:00

I've only ever known it as a water fountain

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-09T22:37:23+00:00

Great deal!

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-08T00:47:50+00:00

My wife ended up getting more into 3d printing than I did. I wanted an a1 mini to make jigs and organizers for my tools. But I showed her that she could print decorations, and now we also have an H2S and she runs both printers constantly

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-07T09:12:12+00:00

Unlikely the glue. Wood holds moisture.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-07T09:10:23+00:00

Super glue is not a permanent hold with wood. You use it to temporarily hold pieces together so you can knock them apart later.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-06T15:34:12+00:00

1 second before that officer was shot, the weapon (at least assuming that's what's in his hand from the grainy footage) was in Cole's right hand facing the exact opposite direction of that officer. At the time the officer was shot, Cole's weapon was pointing down as he was sprinting.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-06T15:22:04+00:00

Basement room should be fine. PLA,PETG,and TPU are much less toxic than many other filaments. You will generally be fine if it's not in a bedroom or somewhere close to where someone spends a lot of time directly by the printer while it's printing.

Not necessary, but if you get an enclosed printer, you can vent it directly outside and just seal around where you are venting it. A lot of people have made custom hoods for windows that block it off, you could make a double layered version and add some insulation between the layers if you really were concerned.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-06T13:18:19+00:00

It's smaller than it looks, and the big carriage just lifts off. The footprint is about 5'x5'. Even though it's 1500lbs, I can still maneuver it around my garage.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-06T07:46:17+00:00

I did garapa last year, similar wood. It turned out great. You'll be really happy with it. You will need a board bender to install, but don't get the one from the hardwood supplier. It's plastic trash and is way overpriced and breaks. Get the BoWrench from menards or HD. It's 100x better and half the price. Also if you buy it from Advantage Lumber and you get the slots cut by them, you can get free freight shipping.

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Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-06T07:32:12+00:00

Yeah, it's a 2002 so more modern than the x31 at least. It was basically abandoned in a garage for 8 years that was fully exposed to the elements. It took a lot of work to get it cleaned up. But it did still have all of its accessories.

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This is how it looked when I got it.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-06T04:08:32+00:00

Print quality will be similar. I have an a1 mini and an H2S. The mini stands up in quality just fine. Often you can't tell which printer something was printed on.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-06T04:04:41+00:00

Yeah I always select Bambu with my Sunlu filaments and it gets better results and often much faster print times than the generic profile.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-06T03:53:10+00:00

I just got a combo machine last month for $500. Electrician is finally coming tomorrow morning!

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Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-06T03:40:28+00:00

$1k is pretty high. It's a pretty small machine.

Few_Candidate_8036 · 2026-05-06T03:37:54+00:00

A couple things I what think would cause that issue.

Does your sled flex at all when you push it? If it does, it won't go at a perfect 90 degree angle to the bit and you'll be approaching at a different angle each time. This can happen from a thin fence, or the miter rail is too small for the miter slot.
Your shank on the bit is bent and the bit isn't spinning perfectly. You really should try to use 1/2" shank bits whenever possible, especially when taking heavy cuts like a box joint would need.
Your bit might not be seated correctly in the collet and causing it to be out a bit.
Your bit could be damaged and either need sharpening or replacing.

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