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Re: PPA-CF filament

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In free.3d-printing Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> wrote:
> Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
>> I think I'd find anything you can't see through really annoying. I
>> use plastic wrap/cling-film. 
> 
> I'd have a camera inside and the printer has an overhead light bar (and 
> a light on the head) but I know what you mean, I do like to keep any eye 
> on big jobs.
> 
>> My Makerbot Cupcake's box-like design makes it pretty easy, but
>> maybe you can put some large objects either side then wrap around
>> them with the printer in the middle? Or if you have some clear
>> plastic storage tubs that fit it, put it in one and if the lid won't
>> fit on put another tub upside-down on top?
> 
> Yeah, I've got plenty of semi-translucent storage boxes, people seem to 
> warn against that if leaving it unattended, maybe I'm over-worrying 
> about it burning the place down ...

Well my Makerbot Cupcake is made of plywood - more likely to catch
fire than plastic. I do keep an eye on it though. Also I'm assuming
you're just using the heat from the printer to warm the enclosure,
which probably won't get _that_ hot. If you want to put a heater in
there then yes that would be risky. My main aim with the plastic
wrap I use is to stop the breeze through the window cooling the
print down, since I print in ABS and have to leave the window open
next to it to let the fumes out.

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PPA-CF filament Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2026-06-19 10:36 +0100
  Re: PPA-CF filament The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-06-19 12:45 +0100
    Re: PPA-CF filament Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2026-06-19 15:09 +0100
      Re: PPA-CF filament not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev) - 2026-06-20 09:19 +1000
        Re: PPA-CF filament Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2026-06-20 10:01 +0100
          Re: PPA-CF filament not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev) - 2026-06-21 09:51 +1000
            Re: PPA-CF filament Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2026-06-21 09:44 +0100

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