Oops I Broke It Again

2,026 views · Published 20 July 2016 · 12:48 · Indexed 21 October 2026

Channel: Jimmy Shaw's Tidbits · 2016 · People & Blogs

Watch on YouTube

Hi Guys!

In my last video I noticed a catch in the movement of the print bed when I pulled it forward.  Turned out the tensioner bearings had seized up.  I have ordered new bearings and should be in about Thursday.  So with any luck, there should be a 3D Printing video up for Saturday.

It's moments like this that make me really think about getting a backup printer.  I am saving my pennies.

In the meantime, I am taking the opportunity to fix up my new extruder.  I have plans to add a makeshift heat sink in hopes to reduce oozing.  My theory is if I can cool the nozzle throat, the molten plastic will be contained to the area inside the hot end instead of up to 10mm up the teflon tube above the hot end.  (I've seen it)  Anyway if it works, great!  If not, it should still look pretty cool.  LOL!!!

Thank you very much for watching!!!

Follow me on Twitter  @JShawsTidbits
Like me on Facebook  www.facebook.com/JimmyShawsTidbits
Email me  [email protected]
Please share my channel  www.youtube.com/c/JimmyShawsTidbits1

More from this channel