3D Prints in the Workshop Prusa XL

[@PutTheKettleOnGromit]

Thanks for the video. It's nice to see the XL well presented.

[@DarrensWorkshop]

Hi, Glad you liked it. Thanks and have a great day.

[@goldenholz]

can you post a video doing exactly what you said, using pla for support of a different material? i’m curious to see how well that works out… that would be a major plus for the xl if that kind of thing works well…

[@joehimes9898]

Duel head should be good for labeling prints.

[@davidthompson9359]

Great video? Western Australia huh? Would you be in Perth? I visited Perth 3 times in my Naval career starting in 81 and loved the people and sights. I'm trying to put together a garage workshop and will be using my 3D printers to help out.

[@DarrensWorkshop]

Hi David, thanks. I'm relatively near Perth. I'm ex Airforce myself, but only traveled around Aust with them. 3D printing is great for jigs, tool holders, handles, push sticks and a whole heap of items for around the workshop. Best of luck and have fun.

[@TheHelicapt]

Did you buy the xl that you needed to build ?

[@DarrensWorkshop]

Hi, yes, its a bit cheaper that way. The unit comes partly assembled, but there is still a few hours of self assembly required. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.

[@colinfielder6695]

Hi Darren, so how much was the printer all up, in Australian dollars?

[@DarrensWorkshop]

Hi Colin, This is scary. I got hit hard by the exchange rate. Original Prusa XL • Number of extruders / tool heads : 2, $2,499 USD (AUD $3918.23) Fedex International Priority $290.88 USD (AUD $456.08) Border Charges/Fees applicable: All AUD DUTY $195.38 GST $456.44 Entry fee $93 TOTAL $744.82 3918.23 + 456.08 + 744.82 = AUD $5119.13

[@colinfielder6695]

​@@DarrensWorkshop. Thanks Darren, it's amazing that they have the cheek to charge GST on something that wasn't even made here! I got stung on the resin printer I think that was $500 in fees. Really appreciate your time and review of the X1. Cheers, Colin

[@75keg75]

Good break down of the figures. I was keen to see the shipping figure as I’m in Perth. What’s a piss take is the Aus govt applies duty (tax) then applies GST on top of that (tax). So tax on a tax.. I’ll get mine in may2024 and am likely to be around 5200 as exchange rate is 1/ 1.58. If the aud drops more it gonna be closer to a 5500 machine. Lucky it’s a “business” purchase so it will get deducted.

[@Tensquaremetreworkshop]

Interesting printer- but at £2000 starting price (UK) for a bowden feed is a bit rich for me. My current printers cost 20% of that, and do 300 x 300 x 350 auto bed level and direct feed. I would need to do a lot of large prints- for a few just get them printed for you. Nice toy though, and fun to explore. Thanks for sharing. Correction- I have learnt that the XL is not bowden feed but direct.

[@DarrensWorkshop]

Yes, very expensive, there are definitely cheeper alternatives. On the upside though Prusa build great, reliable printers, offer excellent after sales service and keep spare parts in stock. So I know that I will be able to rely on the XL for many years. My old Prusa Mk3 is still going strong 5 years after purchase and it has seen a lot of use.

[@Tensquaremetreworkshop]

@@DarrensWorkshop I certainly agree about the quality of Prusa printers, and if I were setting up a printer farm I would certainly consider them. As a hobbyist (even though I have printed several hundred items) I have other considerations. Price is one, but open source design/parts are another. Prusa are a 'safe' buy, but there is pleasure in ringing performance out of less costly equipment. You have a very nice machine, but most would have their needs met at a lower cost- and value for money is important.

[@DarrensWorkshop]

@@Tensquaremetreworkshop agreed 👍