otter
@otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com
- Comment on Captain, masking is highly illogical 2 days ago:
Tell me you don’t understand “masking” without using those words. 🤌🏼
- Comment on Priming and sealing a painted print 5 days ago:
No worries, that seems fairly straightforward overall in that the abutting hinge surfaces could go unvarnished (I’d use dot stickers) but sanded, followed by a light dusting of graphite (ie. shave some pencil lead into a creased post-it and then sift it onto them [and into the rod’s channel, for inc. smooth action]). The rest can be clear coated to your preference. (leave said masking on until this step is complete & dry cured, fyi [24+ hrs])
FWIW, gloss first and then matte for super durability as IIRC, the gloss particulate is torus-shaped whereas the matte is spheroid, and this method nests them neatly for a better bond. It’s how I’ve sealed my TTRPG pieces for decades, and while possibly anecdotal, the results are night & day in my experience. 🤘🏼
- Comment on Priming and sealing a painted print 6 days ago:
These are all valid concerns, and I’m happy to throw my 2¢ in, if it helps. I’ve been printing for a while now, (FDM, MSLA) and even went semi-pro for several years (9 printers, 40+ hrs/wk), but still take this with a grain of salt, of course. Every use case is unique, and there are a wide variety of products and methods out there, so don’t be afraid to experiment to find what works best for your project. 🫡
That said, I’ve had better than average success with Rust-Oleum spray varnishes for all but the most demanding/complicated projects. Be patient (don’t rush), keep the coats thin/light, always use PPE & proper ventilation (no joke), and test print whenever you feel the need to try a new tech/process out.
So, first off:
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What’s the PLA model going to be used for?
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How durable does the varnish itself need to be for the intended use of said model?
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Are there moving parts that need to be masked before spraying so the clear coat doesn’t gum up from friction?
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Indoor or outdoor use? (ie. Avg temps, weather, etc.)
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- Comment on AGDQ 2026 has ended, raising US$2,443,414 for the Prevent Cancer Foundation 1 week ago:
You’re*
- Comment on US would reach 100% renewable energy by 2148 at current pace 1 week ago:
Oh, neat! Only about a century or so too late. 🤌🏼
- Comment on Hacktivist deletes white supremacist websites live on stage during hacker conference 2 weeks ago:
OkStupid? Hmm… That’s a name I’ve not heard in a very long time… Curious.
- Comment on Got my girlfriend an Xbox controller and 3D printed a faceplate 3 weeks ago:
FWIW, that’s essentially just gap-filling with more steps and increased procedural risk; the varnish (polyurethane) is already a component of the spray paint, and the steps as described leave an incredible amount of room for failure on multiple points. It’s reinventing the wheel and boxing it up as a lifehack. 🤌🏼🫣
Trim, sand*, clean, paint*, seal*, bring joy. Simple as.
*^as ^needed
- Comment on Got my girlfriend an Xbox controller and 3D printed a faceplate 3 weeks ago:
Uh… That’s where you’re drawing the line? That very specific, all but arbitrary point along a path already littered with ethical failures? Really? 😅 I mean, you do you. 🙇🏼♂️🥲
One of these days, your perspective might change a little, heh —but try not to get dragged down by the myriad crimes against humanity inherent in plastics, et al industries… 🤷🏼♂️
Change what you can, working from yourself outward. Use PPE, sand your plastic gadgets, do a good job, bring joy into the world with your efforts. ✊🏼🫶🏼
- Comment on Got my girlfriend an Xbox controller and 3D printed a faceplate 4 weeks ago:
Frankly, a few dozen passes with 120-220 grit, followed by an acetone wipe down and a couple light coats of gloss varnish (spray) varnish before waiting 24hrs+ (ie. gas off) to box it up… is the smart play here. 🫶🏼🤓
- Comment on Transcribed text of Samantha Fulnecky's assignment, paper, and professor's comments 4 weeks ago:
Whew. 😅
- Comment on Transcribed text of Samantha Fulnecky's assignment, paper, and professor's comments 4 weeks ago:
He[sic] rhetoric aside, the paper reads like it was written at the middle school level. The entence[sic] structure is…
um.
- Comment on Transcribed text of Samantha Fulnecky's assignment, paper, and professor's comments 4 weeks ago:
If he weren’t so busy maiming infants in Gaza, et al, of course.
- Comment on Transcribed text of Samantha Fulnecky's assignment, paper, and professor's comments 4 weeks ago:
Her mom’s name is Karen?
- Comment on My entry for Printables' Crash Derby contest 4 weeks ago:
Benchy + sand = Duney; + Shai-Hulud + Christopher Walken = …
- Comment on My entry for Printables' Crash Derby contest 4 weeks ago:
Does it roll without rhythm?
- Comment on 3D Printing’s Biggest Scam Is Even Worse Than We Thought! (PLA-CF) 4 weeks ago:
You also didn’t post a summary title and went with bullshit instead —despite allegedly low-effort bypassing ads, etc. on your own viewing, but who’s counting? We deserve better. From ourselves and each of us.
- Comment on 3D Printing’s Biggest Scam Is Even Worse Than We Thought! (PLA-CF) 4 weeks ago:
How about, instead of click-bait, you state your case plainly, hmm? 🤢🤌🏼
- Comment on Wyoming ranchers want to transition to solar. The state stands in their way. 4 weeks ago:
Wyoming ranchers want to transition
Aww, good for them. Look at those innocent smiles, warmed with easygoing pride in their hearts. A coupla sweet ol’ girls, just aching to live their truth. 🥰🫶🏼🤗
- Comment on There's ads on an apple 5 weeks ago:
No, it’s an unskippable demand for money insinuating itself into your brain…
Completely different, agreed.
- Comment on There's ads on an apple 5 weeks ago:
Are we looking past the trademark on the cultivar name? 🥲🤷🏼♂️
- Comment on Poland Weighs Donating MiG-29 Jets to Ukraine in Exchange for Drone, Missile Tech 1 month ago:
That’s… not how “donating” works, though…
- Comment on Looking for a good Lemmy mobile app 1 month ago:
That says more than you might know, respectfully.
- Comment on STL vs Modifier quality 1 month ago:
I like your style, internet stranger. Way to keep the childhood dreams alive. 🤘🏼🥳
- Comment on Tattoo Ink Moves Through the Body, Killing Immune Cells and Weakening Vaccine Response 1 month ago:
Hardly. 🤷🏼♂️ Not my monkey, not my circus. Good luck.
- Comment on Tattoo Ink Moves Through the Body, Killing Immune Cells and Weakening Vaccine Response 1 month ago:
It’s good that you’ve expressed misconception as the source of this opinion, and admitted to your lack of understanding. The rest of the work could fall in nicely, if you put the effort forth. I’ll give ya one for free: “the culture around it” isn’t some singular entity, but a varied and colorful amalgam of countless inspirations, backgrounds, beliefs, reasons, etc., and the only thing that oversimplifying does here is stunt your personal growth.
You got this. 🤘🏼
- Comment on Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 94, scores missing 1 month ago:
Why would anyone be keeping score? 🤢
- Comment on Shopify lays off staff to keep team ‘fast, sharp and focused’ 1 month ago:
Shopify as a chicken farmer’d make eye contact with their flock when harvesting to do the same…
- Comment on Yellow Umbo (psil. ochraceocentrata x psil. cubensis) showing uniquely beautiful bruising patterns 1 month ago:
Aren’t those patterns indicative of their harvesting method?
- Comment on If evolution is real, then why isn’t it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving 1 month ago:
Hol’up… I have a raft? 😱🫣🤩
- Comment on ‘California sober’: marijuana may help you drink less, study finds 2 months ago:
IYKYK 🖖🏼
