Revised: 3D Printing - 13 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Started

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00:00 Intro
02:00 #13: This is a Hobby
03:11 #12: Slicing Matters
04:26 #11: Print profiles
06:03 #10: Ironing
06:55 #9: Have a little help from your friends
08:21 #8: Materials matter
12:24 #7: Keep an eye on things
14:30 #6: Octoprint
16:58 #5: Understanding support
19:09 #4: Rafts, Brims & Skirts
22:37 #3: Get sticky (but only if you have to)
24:15 #2: Print on glass... or any good bed
26:08 #1: Bed leveling & The first layer squish

[@TATTOOFREAK937]

6 months ago I watched about 10 minutes of this video. Moved on thinking “dude I just want to print stuff. I don’t care about tweaking settings. Just normal is fine” 🤦🏻‍♂️oh how I was I wrong. So here I am again lol

[@zachpangos7159]

Lol I have watched a lot of videos, I just got a 3d printer in trade a week ago, and another 2 days ago. I want to print a starlink flat housing, and I want it in ASA, and I keep tweaking the settings on my ender 3 s1 pro, and things keep warping… argh!

[@butterflyknives6674]

​@zachpangos7159 I planned on buying one. But now I'm having flashbacks, of the last month, on my cnc lol. Finally dialed in.

[@Cara.314]

And now the x1c is a thing

[@darrylcrum2495]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I just turned 72, and decided I need a new hobby. I downloaded Fusion 360 to get started on learning to draw 3D models and will download a slicing software once I have confidence on Fusion. My goal is to create desk models and desk components before I start cutting up expensive wood. I hope I am still smart enough to do this but even if I find I am not, your video has been a great help.

[@LRN2DIY]

You're awesome, Darryl. You got this!

[@carlsuvanto]

Darryl you inspire me so much. I want to start new hitech hobbies when Im 72 too!

[@Captain1Planet]

This is amazing, you can do it I believe in you!

[@HorzeHead]

@Dave Cockayne you can even turn a 3d printer into a CNC machine!

[@LoneKuroRaifu]

Best of luck to you! Cheering you on all the way! X)

[@rkristel82]

This video should be mandatory for anyone starting this as a hobby. Signed, Somone who learned the hard way

[@bluefoxthecutest2628]

Ill get one once I finish my current project haha

[@alexhetherington8028]

The thing I like about 3d printing is it's the perfect combination of science ,technology and art.

[@hotaru8309]

This is exactly how I feel about animatronics. It's hard to get people to understand sometimes. The creating and finding of workarounds is really fun. It's specially satisfying.

[@mathieu5344]

#12 - 03:11 - Slicing Matters #11 - 04:26 - Print profiles #10 - 06:03 - Ironing #09 - 06:55 - Have a little help from your friends #08 - 08:21 - Materials matter #07 - 12:24 - Keep an eye on things #06 - 14:30 - Octoprint #05 - 16:58 - Understanding support #04 - 19:09 - Rafts, Brims & Skirts #03 - 22:37 - Get sticky (but only if you have to) #02 - 24:15 - Print on glass... or any good bed #01 - 26:08 - Bed leveling & The first layer squish

[@jkadofo]

Extremely useful when I had to come back to the video for reference. Thanks

[@JayHernan]

Thanks dude. I was gonna do the same thing but then scrolled down to make sure no one had done it already

[@old_guard2431]

Just about the time I was thinking I need to take notes. . . Thanks, Mat

[@michami135]

Best adhesive I've found is pure lemon juice. Smells great, VERY sticky, stays sticky for months, and easy to clean off.

[@throngcleaver]

Thanks, Mat!!!

[@nickrossi7454]

This is 2018 me sitting here in 2021 thinking to myself wow that was three years ago

[@moji3812]

Damn 2023 now😔👌

[@DanielSlevin-yr5mt]

2024 and this comment is 3 years ago (and the video is still relevant

[@nickrossi7454]

@@DanielSlevin-yr5mtI can’t even remember what my comment was about at this point

[@ZedJ2xU]

Couple things for future viewers: PETG does not work well on glass beds. Hairspray or masking tape is prob best if you have to. It also requires a lot of heat control and fine tuned retraction settings. Take the time to tweak and test and if you get an all metal hot-end, you will have to start that process from scratch. Also rafts work well for objects without a smooth flat bottom surface. You can tweak settings of the raft top layer and print bottom layer to avoid final part deformation from raft break off. Lastly, be patient. Test often with small but complex parts before loading up large ones. I like to shrink larger objects to 10-25% and run it first to make sure print orientation and supports will work as planned. Happy printing!

[@bc7444]

Been a while since you posted this, but I wanted to thank you for the idea of shrinking larger objects. That is a fantastic idea that isn't obvious for someone who hasn't heard of it before.

[@lumpyzx2645]

Thankyou! I just started 3d printing (actually am about finished with my 2nd test boat) and have an ender 3 neo with a glass bed, I also have an enclosure and filament dryer (I don't think I need it for pla+ but it can't hurt) I don't know if I'll use the spool of pla that came with the printer, there's not much there and I got 2 1kg spools of esun pla+ so figured it'd be best to do my first test prints with the same filament I plan to use, like I said I'm finishing up my 2nd print as I type this, so I'm testing out different temperatures (first print the extruder was set to 210°C, I think I had the bed at 60°C but it might have been at 50°C. This run I have the bed at 60°C and te extruder at 225°C, I think I'll also do one at 220 and 215 and also might try setting the bed to 65°C, but thanks for your advice, I've been trying to decide of PETG is something I want to try, but I think I'll avoid it, at least until I'm comfortable using this thing and want to try different filaments. Have a good day!

[@SeanCMedina]

Thank you for this video! It helps me along my path in this 3d printing hobby. It is clear that you spent time organizing the content and producing the video. The effort shows; it is good. Thx!

[@chris]

I just got my first 3D printer today. I haven't even set it up, but this is the first video I've watched to get up to speed--so thank you!!

[@stonegamessm1598]

Same for me just got one

[@TheDiskdaddy]

Me too, this vid kicks ass

[@andrewmai5887]

Same here

[@L3ttuc3]

Keep motivated. It's frustrating in the weirdest ways early on but it's worth it in the long run. My first few prints were perfect then I started having huge issues that took forever to work out. It was a discouraging progression to say the least, but once you've experienced most of the problems you can have once or twice it's pretty smooth sailing and pure joy. Good luck gentlemen.

[@deborahduthie4519]

Chris Duke How did you go setting up your 3D printer?

[@RyanMcQueen1985]

Only reason I've found to use raft for bed adhesion is when I'm printing really small parts (usually several in a batch). That being said, it was pretty essential to get them to print successfully.

[@Rickards3d]

One use for a raft is when printing articulated toys (lizards, snakes, etc) when you have generally poor bed adhesion, due to the size of the individual pieces. Before I got my self-releasing glass bed rafts were a necessary evil.

[@mingonmongo1]

Good point, and I also find a raft useful with long 'top heavy' parts printed standing vertically on end, like model pistols with no 'base'. Needs a lotta supports too, but also avoids having to print horizontally in two pieces.

[@NikkiTheOtter]

@@mingonmongo1 I like rafts for printing large parts with narrow connection points too, things like RC car body parts. Also, good for holding narrow supports.

[@FluffyWolfMan]

Keeping this video in my favorites folder for jogging my memory when i forget the basics. Great info!

[@davekirwin]

Just getting into 3D printing and so this video has been very useful. Thanks.

[@JimSmithlightsmith]

I've been 3D printing for quite a while and still learned a great deal from this video. Ironing was probably the best single tip I've ever heard. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I always hated my top layers. Now the look fantastic.

[@kumsuk77777]

Of all the many KZbin videos I have watched trying to inform myself as a novice 3d printer yours is the very best and most informative 30 minutes anywhere.

[@mfeldheim]

Rafts helped me with the first version of my printbed which was warped a bit. With a few extra layers below the actual piece I had a good flat surface to print on. Although you're right that the first layer of the workpiece will not be as smooth as it can be when directly printing onto the hotbed. Best bottom layer surface finish I had with a glass bed - you basically get a shiny surface

[@wheresmyskin]

Just recently bought my first 3d printer. All this info was very useful. I kinda figured it out as I went with my first prints, but having it said and explained by someone with more experience was very helpful. Thanks a lot! :)

[@JerryRigEverything]

Great information. Thank you!

[@The3DPrintingZone]

So glad you found it helpful! I've learned a ton from your channel. Let me know if I can ever help with anything you're working on - I'm pretty sure we live in neighboring towns :)

[@ameturephysicist]

Did you use these tips when you printed the concrete statue? XD

[@Hanzi2u]

@@ameturephysicist haha that was my thought haha

[@Cilander4978]

Hi

[@mr.hacker6962]

HOLY FUCK IS IT REALLY U JERRY

[@jamesking995]

So glad I watched this, I've found loads of good videos about what to print, different filaments and what printer to buy. But this is the first that has given me the start on learning techniques of how to do it all, thank you!

[@lalaithnimdae5736]

One thing that REALLY helped me out with bed adhesion/bed leveling is changing just the initial layer height of the model in the slicer. I like to do very high quality prints .05mm, my CR-10 disagrees with me and VERY often didn't want anything to stick to ANY bed I used. Glass/Glass+adhesive/Original Bed/Perforated beds/ painters tape... When it did adhere to the bed. it was often melted into the bed :(. That is until I changed my first layer to always be .3mm. Now there is plenty of space for the first layer to adhere correctly, it doesn't warp, AND if my bed leveling is off even just a little, the layer is large enough to compensate. Until I get the BLtouch installed, this has been a blessing. No more ruining beds, no more ruining prints.. no more rafts! Most I use now is a skirt with 5 lines max I should note I only use PLA for all of my prints, and have started printing minis with incredible details ;)

[@_powerbeard]

BLTouch is for people who can't reliably level. Sounds like you can, so you don't need it unless you are sharing your printer. Also .05 is insanely patient. Respect.

[@princepixel1266]

I have a Wyze camera as well and made a mount to connect to the z axis and when the extruder moves up the mount and camera do as well is very helpful

[@chonchi2629]

Mechanical engineering student here. I’ve had some experience with 3D printing in the university printing lab. I’m waiting for my printer to come in, but I wanted to instruct myself a bit first. Very good and concise video. Hope to see more.

[@CrunchyTire]

Mcdonalds fry specialist here, about to get my golden brown degree. The key is in the oil boiii

[@dominiqueruppen5721]

@@CrunchyTire I'm glad you're here too. I once had a 10-hour-shift @ McDonald's: I fried a chicken nugget for 10 hours straight. ➡️ it turned to sand! 😅😭🤪

[@RR-gm7qj]

I really appreciate people like you who take their time to teach others. I just purchased a Makerbot Replicator + and I’m super excited to start 3D printing. So when I say I appreciate makers and specially those who teach others I mean it. Keep up the good work and I promise that as I get better and better and learn stuff I’ll pay it forward. Thanks

[@cunicularium5424]

*Especially

[@welovebaking247]

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[@chriskryder2994]

Trying to learn as much as possible so my first printer purchase will be a positive experience. I feel I've learned more from this single video than any other. Well done easy to understand. Very helpful imo

[@MongyBongy]

Really glad you remade it, great video, much improved quality, subscribed

[@Frostbite1003]

22:00 I once printed a bunch of screws with ~3-4 mm in diameter. I put 20 of them on a raft and whenever I needed one, I could easily break it off the raft.

[@johnparsons6860]

Thank you for the in-depth tips , I’m in the process of getting my first 3D printer looking at all my options !

[@vanillatography1544]

Straight away, 12 seconds in, I already admire the intelligence of this man for putting that camera in the back. + Respect & Intelligence

[@duanelee7956]

I'm looking at getting my first 3d printer... This is all great info! Cheers!

[@antcri730]

Did you get it? Which one is it? How it working out so far?

[@Extinction.of.Innocense]

great info, gives me confidence of being successful at 3D printing.

[@philipanderson9434]

Thanks for taking the time to share this.

[@timabbott9101]

Thank you for taking the time to produce this!

[@dcouchotvore]

Great job! A clear winner. I've been researching 3D printing for literally months, and I still learned some things from this video, especially ironing, a clear description of the differences between skirts, brims, and rafts, and the real value of Octoprint.

[@bigboifour8162]

6:03 ironing can also be useful when your printer isn't printing everything with a consistent flow rate so that your next layers are OK so your print doesn't Fail.

[@hati5814]

I knew nothing before your vid and now I feel not only semi-pro but like you've saved me a fortune

[@scottgilsdorf2938]

Enjoyed your video! I’m excited to explore some of your ideas! Thanks for your time and energy putting this together!

[@William3000x]

About tip #5 - Understanding support - I make my 3d models using Blender. And whenever I know in advance that my model will need a support or it will have to deal with bridging at any point, I make those supports within the 3D model itself, using the smallest thickness that I know the printer is capable of handling. I have modeled and printed a couple of A-10 Warthogs and an F-15 Eagle for myself. And for supporting the wings, pylons and engines, as the miniature would be printed in the vertical orientation, I included these really thin "walls" coming from the base - or the raft, as mentioned in the video - to hold these structures, already during the 3D modelling process. It can be a more reliable method than the built-in supports you can create during the Slicing of the print, assuming of course you have experience with these 3D printing issues.

[@jessebob325]

I remember the bed levelling paper trick from This Old Tony setting his clearances on his CNC router on KZbin. So that made it easy to understand why you say it’s important. 👍🏻🍻

[@mnoafield-qu6rm]

Me here in 2024 when he says “we’re in 2018 we don’t need to be using SD cards to load prints” while I’m using an SD to load prints

[@jeffk412]

A must-watch primer! Anyone interested in 3D printing needs to see this! (been printing for about 6 years...)

[@davidbarnes4723]

Man this was an extremely helpful video. Thank you from a newbie!

[@daviddunmore8415]

I agree about the glass bed, sometimes prints can stick a bit too well, and that's without adhesive.

[@ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

Freeze the bed for 15 minutes. Print pops right off.

[@realstonehead3436]

For me it stuck so well I pulled of a bit of glas

[@thorshammer5166]

Thanks so much for doing this video. I am just getting into 3D printing and am learning so much, great job!

[@philippefrancois2097]

Raft was really good for my wing sections. I reduced the air gap so it was a bit hard to take off but I just sanded it down after. But it held better than a brim. I'd say for tall thin objects it might be good.

[@thatCbean]

16:30 I love how the timelapse only uses frames in which the printer head is on the right side of the print, making the left side look like it just rises up out of thin air

[@chrisbruno1343]

i'm just a silly female who usually watches makeup tutorials or fashion videos or how to do gel nails at home. some times i check out random diy's and i saw one on a dude making electricity from his rain gutter. it was extremly tecnical, he was making parts on his 3D printer, this led me to you. i had a vague idea what 3D printing was but i wanted to know more ,like how did it actually work. the more vids i watched the more my mind was blown. this is all old hat to you all who do it, but it is totally amazing to me. to think now days they are printing body parts and orgins and even food. tecnology moves so fast....i still have troubles working my cell phone. i bet you have advanced so far in the 2 yrs since you made this vid. thanks for the info i was totally amazed at all that goes into 3D printing.

[@PK-tw9bm]

you are not just a silly female. I bet you're awesome.

[@chrisbruno1343]

@@PK-tw9bm thank you , i don't know about awesome, but i am rather cool and a little eccentric if i do say so myself

[@KH-kg4bm]

I doubt you are female

[@chrisbruno1343]

@@KH-kg4bm what makes you think i'm not a female??? why should I lie?

[@KH-kg4bm]

@@chrisbruno1343 What kind of woman calls herself a silly female? Where is your self-respect?

[@hiresliving8114]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time and making this.👍🏾

[@gregh3607]

Thanks SO much for this! The "brim" is a revelation, glad I saw this before having a tipped over light sabre on my printer.

[@SUCKTF]

Something I recently noticed is when you use a brim on a first layer with lots of corners and windings, make sure the slicer does not produce short separate tracks. They will hardly stick even on good beds and have a good chance of messing up your first layer.

[@notcharles]

If I understand the issue, you spec'd a BRIM to add support. If I understand the problem, it seems that a RAFT might provide the solution. Then again, I didn't know about either before watching this. So, if I guessed correctly - the teacher did a good job!

[@GeekMustHave]

I just want to say thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge of 3D printing. I'm just opening up an Ender 3 printer to put it together and start my first prints. You have gained a subscriber. Keep broadcasting!!!

[@FluxStage]

Just ordered my Genius, thank you for all vice words! And I get to use my old Pie!

[@johnpace5774]

Thank you. Extremely helpful for this newbie!

[@mishelle6315]

The Wyze cam is AMAZING!

[@TeenDream888]

Can't wait for their camera doorbell!

[@bigredgames3484]

I've been thinking about getting into 3d printing, this video helped my understanding of what I'm actually getting into. Thanks a million!

[@MFimian]

Great orientation! Thanks so much!

[@Ranmitita]

Wow! I'm amazed with your video, thanks for doing this for newbies like me!

[@akshatshah3717]

I've been watching this for 30 minutes and I legit thought it was only 13. Very well made, thank you!!

[@RonnieBeck]

One of the best videos I have seen for beginners! Thanks for putting this together. It is really informative and a very well put together. Nice work all round!

[@The3DPrintingZone]

Thanks!

[@TheMdbProductions]

THKS fora all info, you were simply great, it´s maybe the first 30 min video i could stand on youtube!!! great ...

[@valshaped]

I've used rafts on prints where my bed adhesion was *too* good (and I couldn't get it off without damaging the part)

[@basibb1744]

Really good just a beginner i know nothing about this , your clarity in explaining makes for great teaching , thank you . Bas

[@joebjarnson4780]

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[@butchmonster8031]

this is exactly what i was looking for. thanks

[@Parabuthus]

just about getting my 1st printer and this really helps... never thought of octoprint and sounds great! thanks a lot

[@orlandodiciccio2748]

Totally agree with your top 3 picks. You know your stuff. Too many people have failures that are related to poor bed leveling, and when asking for help they claim " the bed is leveled", because they underestimate the importance of the first layer adhesion/success. Whenever having a spaghetti monster as a result, 95% of the time the cause is related to bed leveling. That is by far the most important tip. Master the bed leveling!

[@hossainforhad5335]

Can you do a video on Fusion 360? How to use the program for newcomers on to 3d printing world. I think you're really good at explaining things. Will be very much appreciated.

[@prashantkmr50]

Great information. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@TheGadgetGuy666]

Thanks Man, just got a 3D printer and this has helped me greatly to understand the basics.

[@L3X369]

This is not a youtube video, this is a 3D printing mini course! I didn't know why all people put paper when leveling, I knew they are leveling the bed but did't know why the need of paper. You actually made me (probably more of us) understand. I don't even have a 3D printer yet, but I'm waiting my TRONXY X5SA Pro to be shipped (damn covid) and for few days I keep watching youtube videos. After this one I realized that show "Tips" for experts. I will save this and watch it for few times, probably more after I fail some prints.

[@janosvadas]

It’s not just having a “sheet of paper”. It’s having the correct thickness to set the deck offset for that first layer. I have yet to see someone say what weight or kind of paper they are actually using.

[@vegansynths7757]

I'm so glad I made it all the way to the end of this video. I am a super newbie and I haven't yet used my CR10s but I've been super confused about bed leveling and especially 'making it sticky'. This is a great correction and I feel much more confident going into my first print. Thank you for this clear and well-laid-out video.

[@theman.6396]

Thanks man I just kinda pondered some ideas and searched 3d printers on KZbin and found this. I might be on ti something and appreciate how helpful you have been in this video. Keep it up!

[@KalaniHausman]

glad I helped you start thanks for your videos!

[@corbintate914]

This deserves more views and likes, thank you so much, very broad and comprehensive.

[@gods_ak0073]

Got an Ender 3 Arriving tomorrow, this is a great insight as to what to expect

[@jovikidd]

updates?

[@lemon-jq7xw]

Updates?

[@bright-vision8766]

updates?

[@itartinas4091]

How is going?

[@Conquest-ym5qx]

Penis?

[@EIGYRO]

Best 3d video I've seen yet, and I've seen a good few. Very clear, precise and to the point.

[@rileywarden8774]

Thank you so much! I just got my 3D printer a few days ago, thanks for the advice and information!

[@harryhalfmoon]

Hands up if you've come here after watching THE ENTIRE G*DD*MN 1st version of this video! Aargh! Useful video though. Tnx.

[@Anonymous-vh6kp]

Yep, I’m furious.

[@Traitorman.14.3]

Harry Halfmoon Na. I could read the text that told us to go to this video.

[@Ovaflo]

nope, I read the description and came right here.

[@dashelrubin-stencel4009]

Thank you for censoring the words God and damn now I can't tell if you're a middle aged Christian or a 7 year old.

[@14104]

@@dashelrubin-stencel4009 That's what you focus on

[@Andreas-gh6is]

Rafts have been useful for me when I want high "horizontal" precision, for example gears or anything which requires tight tolerances on the first layers. With perfect stickyness and adhesion they may work fine without a raft, but a raft somewhat guarantees no elefant footing or other problems, which can be annoying to clean up afterwards.

[@dancedj2k2]

This is an excellent video. Very well done. You can understand it, it is simple, clear instruction, and good audio. This was very useful information that I direct people to watch before they start printing.

[@Grillhippie]

Very informative. Extremely well thoughout, and clearly conveyed. You answered all my questions in one shot. Love the references in the notes. Virtually all you need to know for a beginning printer. Thank you. I'm already recommending this video.

[@johnstewart8849]

Another thing to know: there must be 25 settings in the slicer software that you need to optimize, in order to get good prints....temp, extrusion, retraction, line width, height, fan speeds

[@raegquet5839]

Props to fixing the audio issues :D

[@andrewwilliams3601]

Gosh I wish I'd found this one before going through 25 minutes of watching the other one... So much better! :D

[@mrmitee]

Doing so earned a like and subscription. Well done.

[@wesbloyd]

/s

[@zsebi696]

Great info , thank you for posting it!

[@kusic1643]

Getting into printing and wow, this video helped so friken much, thank you for putting your time into this!!!

[@fredrik-wendt]

I miss "these models will help you tweak your printer". Benchy, X cubes, overhangs and bridging ...

[@abyssalreclass]

Haven't had any problems with the stock bed on my Ender 3, apart from keeping the damn thing level and flat. Maybe it's time to go glass or get a BLTouch.

[@3rutu5]

do you have issues getting the crap off the stock bed? always seems to be an issue to get the skirt off

[@stich1960]

I just pulled the trigger on one of these a couple days ago and I've been doing a lot of reading a lot of people upgrade the springs for stiffer springs, that with a glass bed is supposed to be pretty helpful

[@WalkrXY]

Rafts are very useful if you're using a dissolvable support filament. It really helps with ABS in particular to prevent warping, but also any time you have poor bed adhesion

[@thomasinlondon2849]

Thanks for publishing this list. It's very useful.

[@habarirafikiyangu8740]

I'm contemplating starting in 3D-Printing, and I must say this video was an eye opener. Thank you

[@ramborigs]

Good stuff. I just ordered my first printer. I'm ready!

[@titaniumapple1]

You think you're ready...

[@kevinjervis916]

Thanks, will be watching this a few times over again, appreciate ya!

[@joeblogs6830]

just getting started with 3d and was so helpful. grate job

[@brucekuper1944]

EXCELLENT VIDEO ! Very good points in this video. A couple of things to consider though; BED ALIGNMENT (not leveling) The initial paper alignment is the first step to get close but it is just the first step… Bed "leveling" is a misnomer, and should technically be called “Bed Alignment Procedure” because it is actually an alignment process NOT a “leveling” process, that is the entire print surface is "aligned" equidistant to the extruder(s). Had a customer send a picture of a carpenter’s level on the bed. All documentation was revised, changing “leveling” to “alignment” after that incident. So start with the paper then use a “bed alignment” print to dynamically adjust the bed as it is extruding a “first layer” print. Create a near maximum bed size single layer circular print to perform this procedure. I like your graphic of the cross section of what the first layer extrusion should look like. GLASS For safety reasons, plain mirrored or clear glass is NOT recommended for printing with heated beds and especially in an enclosed printer. We had a lot of issues with 12” x 12” plain and tempered glass not being “flat”, these ranged from a single full sheet warp of 1.2mm to ripples of 0.7mm that were very apparent in the initial layer. Borosilicate ended up being the design choice and was the most trouble free but a lot more expensive. So if buying off the shelf glass take a straight edge and feeler gauges and pick the best piece. OBJECT ADHESION Any “spray” used for surface adhesion will cause “over spray” and will work as well, but with disastrous results, on all moving parts, bearing rails, slides, flex cables, fans and connectors used in the printer. The Elmer’s washable school glue, the purple stuff $1 a stick for the large ones. It can be scrapped off or dissolved with water. Just a hint, any 3D printer installation should have a dedicated vacuum to keep the printer and area clean of debris and “glue shavings”.

[@SeanCMedina]

Thank you @ Bruce Kuper.

[@camhart5878]

Just wanted to say thank you. A moment ago I ordered the TEVO Tornado from GearBest using your discount code. This is my first 3D printer and I am very excited. I hope to see more videos from your 3D Printing Zone channel. Cheers from Texas!

[@GinLimeSoda]

Hi there. Just got a printer and im very excited as well. How is 3d printing going for you 10 months later?

[@GreyT0NY]

I'm just looking into learning this. This video was very valuable. Thank you.

[@joshuarandall2159]

Thank you for the help man!!!

[@TheMrTTT]

re: ABS. I use it as my primary material because Acetone melts it. That means Acetone can be used to weld parts together and to smooth the finish when done.

[@KalaniHausman]

TheMrTTT One of the major benefits of ABS you can thin it in Acetone and paint it on the build plate easily to increase the adhesion!

[@TheMrTTT]

@@KalaniHausman True. I recently combined advice from a lot of videos on first layer adhesion and I'm stunned at how simple a solution I landed on. (using a Monoprice Mini Delta.) 1. Blue tape to bottom mount a glass build plate solely for it's flatness. 2) Blue tape surface with NO HEATING. 3) Lightly sand blue tape. It's working great for 8-10 prints before replacing. 4) 215C for PLA 235C for ABS. First layer is excellent. Apparently heating Blue tape reduces it's adhesion.

[@KalaniHausman]

TheMrTTT The Blue tape works better than Duct Tape though both heat well and lose their adhesion!

[@goguyted]

Number one on the list when you first buy your 3D printer: Make sure that your bed is leveled before you do the first test print because with an ender3/Pro you can melt the soft magnetic bedplate with the nozzle if it is too low. Yes you can guess how I learned that one, just one day later I purchased the 4mm borosilicate glass bedplate with the black surface on top which provides great bed adhesion when hot and releases prints when cool.

[@Nunya111]

Lmao I read your comment about a week too late

[@Humatra]

Thanks for the video, I'm thinking about getting into 3D printing maybe next winter, subscribed!

[@epedley10]

Thank you so much! I wanted to buy one for my nursery to make little pots, but I don't think I have the dedication for another full blown hobby. You saved me from tons of frustration. You rock! Eric from East Austin Succulents

[@cjl76]

You have a very natural presenting style which is such a welcome change from the more common, scream-at-the-lens ‘technique’. Thanks for the great info!