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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/5265624

I made this about a year ago and it's one of my favorite creations. Even though I made a mistake in measuring the bottom and had to cut out some slots. One day I'll print it again, but it used a ton of filament and took forever last time.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Good tip, you can also add extra filament. You can use CA glue to keep parts in position while welding. You might find that CA glue is enough tho

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I've had a hard time getting super glue to bond PLA+ and I think I had a hard time with white PET-G too.

Edit: super glue is CA glue. Right?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, CA and superglue is the same. Well I made 350 mm diameter hedgehog wheel by gluing 6 peaces together. It survived few years of use and cleaning. I also made a PC case, was going to weld it, but looks like CA is enough. Maybe change glue brand? I used locktite for both (abs and pla)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks! I'll give loctight a try.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Also, get some hand clamps. Helps immensely holding things together to let the glue cure. I use these. Not too pricey and can be used on many other things as well.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I use glue, welding, and I have a 3D pen for filling creases as well. I use a 1, 2, or all 3 depending on what I'm trying to achieve.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Here is an alternative Piped link(s):

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