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- Comment on Jess Bush Talks Upcoming “Deep” Chapel Episodes For ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ 23 hours ago:
I am so here for this arc! 🖖🏼
- Comment on Discord will require a face scan or ID globally for full access next month 2 days ago:
Thanks, that’s informative! 🤘🏻
- Comment on Discord will require a face scan or ID globally for full access next month 2 days ago:
Care to expound for us less privileged?
- Comment on Why do they turn Federation into a dystopia? 3 days ago:
Who has time in this day & age for all of their civic duties, amirite?
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- Comment on Why do they turn Federation into a dystopia? 3 days ago:
Nevermind the downvotes. You’re technically correct, and that is the best kind of correct. 🤌🏼
- Comment on Why do they turn Federation into a dystopia? 3 days ago:
Preach it, citizen.
… Oh. You meant in Star Trek.
- Comment on Why do they turn Federation into a dystopia? 3 days ago:
Yeah, that was the first time (of several, so far) when I thought “Ah, it’s gonna be that kind of show. Good to know.” 🤪
- Comment on Clever trick to Un tangle a spool 3 days ago:
That’s not how logic works. When’s the last time you’ve seen that specific manufacturing workflow? Citation needed.
- Comment on US applications for jobless benefits jump to 231,000 last week, the most in 2 months. 6 days ago:
TBF, it’s all a pipe dream anyhow. 😅
- Comment on AI swarms could hijack democracy—without anyone noticing 1 week ago:
Future tense? Really? 🤌🏼
- Comment on Captain, masking is highly illogical 3 weeks ago:
Tell me you don’t understand “masking” without using those words. 🤌🏼
- Comment on Priming and sealing a painted print 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 4 weeks ago:
You’re*
- Comment on US would reach 100% renewable energy by 2148 at current pace 4 weeks ago:
Oh, neat! Only about a century or so too late. 🤌🏼
- Comment on Hacktivist deletes white supremacist websites live on stage during hacker conference 5 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago:
Whew. 😅
- Comment on Transcribed text of Samantha Fulnecky's assignment, paper, and professor's comments 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago:
Her mom’s name is Karen?
- Comment on My entry for Printables' Crash Derby contest 1 month ago:
Benchy + sand = Duney; + Shai-Hulud + Christopher Walken = …
- Comment on My entry for Printables' Crash Derby contest 1 month ago:
Does it roll without rhythm?
- Comment on 3D Printing’s Biggest Scam Is Even Worse Than We Thought! (PLA-CF) 1 month 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) 1 month 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. 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago:
Are we looking past the trademark on the cultivar name? 🥲🤷🏼♂️
