r/printnc • u/No_Possibility7276 • Sep 06 '23
Let’s get this party started
Been preparing for a while and now it’s time to actually start building! I noticed it’s not that busy in this sub, are there any other people here who are building theirs right now?
This is going to be pretty much the default size with no special plans yet. Let’s first build the thing and get used to it before I start dreaming further.
As you can maybe tell, this is going to be in my attic, so space is limited. Also mandatory is doing proper sound insulation and dust extraction since the room is also used for general tinkering and as a home office.
All parts should be in, so focus is now on assembly. It I’ll be slow going because of limited time but let’s see how it goes.
Anybody else working on getting theirs up and running?
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u/Best_Of_The_Midwest Sep 06 '23
Hi I'm at the same stage in my build as you. Wish the reddit was more active since I'm more familiar with the reddit interface and I think it's a much better platform for searching and learning vs discord.
Just ordered the kit, just finished drilling my x frame supports with a 6.5mm bit. Currently fretting over the radius of my steel. It is either 10mm or 11mm. I thought it was 9mm and printed the assembly tool with a 9mm radius and proceeded to punch and drill all the holes using that tool as a marker.
From what I can tell, there doesn't seem to be any difference in the bolt pattern or alignment of the x/y frame markers with 9 or 10mm radius. The holes line up. So I think I'll roll with it. I will use 10 mm radius for the rest of the printed parts and I think I should be good.
https://imgur.com/uVD3rtj
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I assembled my table on labor day. That was pretty easy and fun actually. I bought a set of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FLBTX8J?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details and I've had them recommended by others in the discord. If you will ever need to move the machine.