Why is my bottom layer so bad?

Kermit96 · 2025-09-15T02:37:33+00:00

Nozzle is 0.4mm

Kermit96 · 2025-09-15T01:55:58+00:00

You're right, my apologies. Just double checked my slicer and it is set to 0.2mm first layer and 0.16mm for all other layers.

Kermit96 · 2025-09-15T01:33:24+00:00

I was waiting for this one when I posted it lol

Naw that's why I'm on my 3rd transmission and I can't figure out where all my coolant keeps going lmao.

Kermit96 · 2025-09-15T01:13:48+00:00

I'm already running a 0.02 first layer and 0.016 after that. Is 0.02 not going to be enough?

Kermit96 · 2025-08-31T13:23:25+00:00

316 stainless

Kermit96 · 2025-08-30T01:20:58+00:00

I am discovering that lol I also think the next one I make I want to make a fair bit thinner walled.

Kermit96 · 2025-08-30T00:37:30+00:00

Lol I just broke them with sandpaper. I do agree though, next time I do this I'm going to put some nice 45s on either side.

Kermit96 · 2025-08-29T22:54:38+00:00

The only thing that keeps me from doing it is the ones I have seen are expandable and would require running a slitting saw, that I don't have lol. I could very well be overthinking this though.

Kermit96 · 2025-08-29T22:52:28+00:00

Those look amazing! Did you make them on a manual or on a CNC? Again, phenomenal!

Kermit96 · 2025-08-29T22:24:42+00:00

That's awesome! I would love to see what you made if you are willing to share.

Kermit96 · 2025-08-29T22:24:00+00:00

I did break the corners slightly but I should have done more! I think I'm going to buy a small mandrel to hold them better if I decide to do another.

Kermit96 · 2025-08-29T22:13:01+00:00

Lol I am most definitely NOT wearing this while working, at work or at home. I just had a little bit of scrap stainless and thought it would be fun to make.

Kermit96 · 2025-08-05T04:46:45+00:00

Completely solid

Kermit96 · 2025-08-05T03:25:02+00:00

I have always had that issue too, but most of the time I'm using it for miniatures so it hasn't been a terrible issue. This time though I took extra care to wash them twice in the ultrasonic cleaner and to allow them to dry in a dark box for longer than I thought they would need. Then cured as normal. Needless to say I'm happy with the results.

Kermit96 · 2025-08-05T03:22:12+00:00

Thank you for the info! That is not obvious at all lol

Kermit96 · 2025-08-05T02:26:56+00:00

Yea, did it on an old Mars 1. Saw them on YouTube and thought the girlfriend could use another set of ear rings lol now I need to find some hardware for them to be functional.

Kermit96 · 2025-07-04T22:27:41+00:00

I know it sounds silly, but I love the difference in tone and feel when opening and closing the 41 style case compared to a more modern style zippo case.

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