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Just starting out - material suggestions?

Posted by DaveR

DaveR

Just starting out - material suggestions?
June 15, 2008 05:07PM

Registered: 15 years ago
Posts: 186

Hi guys,

I've decided to take the plunge. I'm ordering a full electronics kit from the RRRF and when I've fixed that together, I'm planning to get the BitsFromBytes full mechanical kit. I've got a lot of PC bits and spares (including a PC 750W PSU) which I think will supply the power OK :-).

Has anyone got good UK supplies for the 3mm feedstock? Or suggestions for the prefered material? I was wondering whether to grab one of the ABS coils from the RRRF - but there must be uk suppliers? Or do you guys get plasic from the states?

Dave R (Bath)

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nophead

Re: Just starting out - material suggestions?
June 15, 2008 06:13PM

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I got my ABS from the RRRF, I can't find any 3mm filament in the UK. The only plastic I can find here is HDPE.

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DaveR

Re: Just starting out - material suggestions?
June 16, 2008 01:59AM

Registered: 15 years ago
Posts: 186

I may get a roll of abs with my electronics kit order - it might need some modification to the extruder to print reliably at those temps, but I see you've had good results with it.