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Alternative Printer Uses (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

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"You need to buy this special heater pad to break the screen adhesive!"

No, I think you will find that in fact I don't.

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[–] dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world 43 points 5 months ago (6 children)

Has anyone else found a use for their 3D printer that wasn't exactly listed on the label?

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 20 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Not from the 3D printing world, but sometimes I'd use our heating plate to reheat pizza LOL! Gotta make sure to clean the surface really well afterwards though.

[–] kn33@lemmy.world 15 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Sounds like a job for tin foil or parchment paper

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Fair enough. I just ended up placing it on a paper towel, then cleaned the surface with rubbing alcohol afterwards.

[–] Zahille7@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

How about all three? Really make sure you don't get that thing dirty.

[–] Postmortal_Pop@lemmy.world 15 points 5 months ago

I used to use the heated bed to brew tea while I was modeling. Poly makes a good cup.

[–] B0rax@feddit.de 12 points 5 months ago

In an enclosed chamber, I warm it up to ~37°C to allow yeast dough to rise. Works like a charm.

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I know a guy whose cat will take naps on it.

Used to have problems with the cat sneaking up while preheating, and being very intent on not getting off. (Even with the cold hot end poking him. It was… hilarious. Took an old i3 and sacrificed the build plate to solve the issue though.)

[–] psud@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

They need an enclosure

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago

it really was hilarious watching the cat stubbornly refuse to move out the way as the bed moved back and forth and the hot end poked it. the cat had this most baleful look like it was being martyred by the machine.

(Yes, the friend was careful not to hurt the cat.)

[–] Bach37strad@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

Bed is good at keeping fresh krispy kreme warm.

[–] Pofski@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

The wife and I once used it to keep our fondue warm.