A friend of mine rocked this all-epoxy self-made y-axis bearing holder when they first built their printer. It worked without issue for months until it was replaced for cosmetic reasons. Pic:by opnotic - General
You shouldn't have to spend hours leveling. Print some nut trap holders for the nuts so you can adjust by hand, -no tools required then to make adjustments. (Not relevant for some setups I know). Even if you have a set up requiring a tool, you shouldn't need repeat leveling or hour long leveling sessions. Some personal leveling observations: If your hot end has a 'nipple'; temps, plastics,by opnotic - General
The info in this thread is fantastic.by opnotic - RAMPS Electronics
I had this issue with a MakerFarm J-Head, primarily due to the nozzle having a 'nipple'. That your nozzle 'snags', makes me think your nozzle isn't smooth to its surrounding contour where the opening meets the world. The new J-heads / most new nozzles today have no 'nipple'. I can only assume this is evolution at work.by opnotic - General
As someone that got the first batch, just want to add that I *love* this hot end. My print quality and reliability both increased bunches. I'll add that I didn't assemble mine correctly initially, and I had clog issues. Since disassemble / reassemble (make sure nozzle has a tiny bit of room to screw in yet after heating to 300c, make sure it has a tiny space where it *could* screw in yet if iby opnotic - General
Thumbs up :: USA - Midwest here, I ordered two rolls filament a day after placing an order for two rolls filament from a different distributor (that was also in Canada) - the order from Voxel Factory arrived a day sooner than the other site and the shipping was half the cost. ^^ Will buy again.by opnotic - For Sale