Re: [Emc-users] to JD

On Thu, 2 Dec, 2021 at 11:00 AM, me wrote: To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net On Thu, 2 Dec, 2021 at 8:29 AM, Gregg Eshelman via Emc-users mailto:emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net>> wrote: To: enhanced machine controller (emc) Cc: g_alan_e@yahoo.comWhat about silicone grease, like the stuff s

Re: [Emc-users] to JD

On Thu, 2 Dec, 2021 at 8:29 AM, Gregg Eshelman via Emc-users wrote: To: enhanced machine controller (emc) Cc: g_alan_e@yahoo.comWhat about silicone grease, like the stuff sold for waterproofing bayonet socket light bulbs and spark plug boots? As a sealant and rubber preservative its great, b

Re: [Emc-users] to JD

What about silicone grease, like the stuff sold for waterproofing bayonet socket light bulbs and spark plug boots? On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 11:03:20 AM MST, Gene Heskett wrote: its might, but being an animal fat will go rancid pretty fast. crisco keeps 3 days short of for

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On Wed, 1 Dec, 2021 at 6:25 PM, Sam Sokolik wrote: To: enhanced machine controller (emc) Huh. I have printed probably half a roll so far.. (it is an ender 3 pro - from maybe a year ago) Thats about a year newer than mine. They announced the Pro V2 while my Pro was on a ups truck. Story of

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27;ll keep that in mind if I print some PETG. > >John > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Chris Albertson > > [mailto:albertson.ch...@gmail.com<mailto:albertson.ch...@gmail.com>] > > Sent: December-01-21 12:43 PM > > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (

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Huh. I have printed probably half a roll so far.. (it is an ender 3 pro - from maybe a year ago) On Wed, Dec 1, 2021 at 5:21 PM Gene Heskett wrote: > On Wed, 1 Dec, 2021 at 6:10 PM, Sam Sokolik wrote: > > > To: enhanced machine controller (emc) > [...] > My ender 3 seem to print petg ok... >

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On Wed, 1 Dec, 2021 at 6:10 PM, Sam Sokolik wrote: To: enhanced machine controller (emc) [...] My ender 3 seem to print petg ok... It will, for several parts, but it will start leaking hot plastic above the hot block eventually as the bowden tube slowly evaporates from the 240C or higher tem

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r take it apart trouble. It > does need a good cleaning with a brass toothbrush as it warms up though. > > > >John > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Chris Albertson [mailto:albertson.ch...@gmail.com albertson.ch...@gmail.com>] > > Sent: December-01-21 1

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any further take it apart trouble. It does need a good cleaning with a brass toothbrush as it warms up though. >John > -Original Message- > From: Chris Albertson > [mailto:albertson.ch...@gmail.com<mailto:albertson.ch...@gmail.com>] > Sent: December-01-21 12:43 PM >

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e- > From: Chris Albertson [mailto:albertson.ch...@gmail.com] > Sent: December-01-21 12:43 PM > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] to JD > > The best stuff is PTFE based, "Superlube" for $5 on Amazon. This is a > "food-grade" l

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The best stuff is PTFE based, "Superlube" for $5 on Amazon. This is a "food-grade" lube which means it is ok to use on food prep equipment (not to eat) and is non-reactive. It is what "everyone" recommends for 3D printed gearboxes. amazon.com/Super-Lube-21030-Synthetic-Grease

[Emc-users] to JD

its might, but being an animal fat will go rancid pretty fast. crisco keeps 3 days short of forever. I don't use a lot of it in my cooking, so the lb can I have is like 6 or 8 years old. Take care John. ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.so

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Would lard work? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lard > -Original Message- > From: Gene Heskett [mailto:ghesk...@shentel.net] > Sent: December-01-21 9:21 AM > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [Emc-users] to JD > > I'll also add some white lithium gr

[Emc-users] to JD

I'll also add some white lithium grease and then run it for a number of hours. I suspect , That petroleum based grease will craze the plastic, Sam. You need a vegetable based grease or oil, crisco is cheaper than the "special" stuff for plastic, which I've used on the bb's in miine. OTOH th