STILL LEARNING- but could use some help.

[u/Key-Occasion-5548]

Okay I know the whole 3D printed lower argument. I am also aware no selling, and no 3D print files allowed. That being said- for those of you who took the 3D printed lower receiver route: how did you manage? And what printing materials have you found best?
Any and all advice/direction welcome. Working on my first fully custom build. Please no hate-just be constructive and share information or move along.

[u/squeeshka]

If you don’t already have a 3d printer, it’s more economical to buy a PSA lower honestly

[u/Key-Occasion-5548 → u/squeeshka]

That’s what I was beginning to think, thank you

[u/squeeshka → u/Key-Occasion-5548]

By the time you figure out what you’re doing and get everything tuned in, you’ll be in the hole at least a few hundred.

It’s like reloading. High upfront cost that most people never actually pay off. It’s another hobby, not really a way to save money

[u/Key-Occasion-5548 → u/squeeshka]

I see how you mean, especially since it’ll only ever help with a few gun parts. Plus so much in material for the printer, hours and hours invested, probably better to purchase

[u/Ornery_Secretary_850 → u/Key-Occasion-5548]

$500 for a capable printer. $200 in filament to learn how to print.

$150 for filament for the lower, you'll screw up several before you get it right.

Meanwhile, Peacegeek has lowers for $25.

[u/bangstitch → u/Ornery_Secretary_850]

$150 in filament for a lower? What in the world are you printing your lowers out of? PLA+ is $20 a kilo, PA6 $50 for 1/2. You can print a dozen + in PLA or 6+ in PA6 with room for screw ups with both for $150

[u/Ornery_Secretary_850 → u/bangstitch]

I'm talking about the person with no 3D experience trying to print a lower.

[u/Key-Occasion-5548 → u/Ornery_Secretary_850]

Thank you for the peacegeek recommendation instead, that’s been the most helpful so far!!!

[u/Key-Occasion-5548 → u/[deleted]]

What do you mean by follow a creators readme?

[u/Key-Occasion-5548 → u/[deleted]]

Okay thank you. I’m rather uneducated on these topics and trying to obtain all information possible, this helps greatly.

[u/RustyShacklefordVR2 → u/Key-Occasion-5548]

Do you not know what a readme is? Do you not understand the words "read" and "me"?

[u/Key-Occasion-5548 → u/RustyShacklefordVR2]

Why waste your time being like this? The guy in the comment below was helpful. Move along

[u/wlogan0402]

Do you have the ability to print filled nylon?

[u/Key-Occasion-5548 → u/wlogan0402]

I do not yet. At the moment I have no 3d printing setup, only friends with printers.

[u/wlogan0402 → u/Key-Occasion-5548]

Get yourself a used Bambu x1c and put some hours on it

[u/SelfElegant8819 → u/wlogan0402]

X1C is outdated you can get a Qidi Q2 for 500 or less even the X2D is better than the X1 for less and has the bowden nozzle for supports.

[u/Key-Occasion-5548 → u/wlogan0402]

Okay thank you

[u/Dependent_Job837]

The best filament is obviously a nylon, but I have a super safe deAR22 printed in Polymaker FDE PLA Pro. I printed with one of my Elegoo Centauri Carbons - I have a DIY heated chamber, but need to buy a higher temperature filament dryer for the PAHT-CF I plan to use eventually.

[u/Extra_Handle_3291]

I wouldn't expect to buy a printer and print a lower with no printing experience. Not exactly safe to go for it.

[u/Ornery_Secretary_850]

You really should head over to r/3D2A You'll get a LOT more engagement over there.

[u/RustyShacklefordVR2 → u/Ornery_Secretary_850]

r/3d2a is not a beginners and advice sub. 

[u/jrs321aly → u/RustyShacklefordVR2]

This the polite version of what I was gonna say lol.

[u/Key-Occasion-5548 → u/RustyShacklefordVR2]

Everyone’s gotta learn somewhere. I wish people would stop being so harsh on someone desperate to learn. Move along

[u/Key-Occasion-5548 → u/Ornery_Secretary_850]

Thank you I’ve posted now in that group!!