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Re: PPA-CF filament

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Computer Nerd Kev wrote:

> Andy Burns wrote:
>
>> I did wonder about using some lightweight metal sheets duct-taped
>> together rather than anything flammable (it's at least an 8 hour job,
>> maybe longer if the new filament prints slower?) maybe foil-faced PIR?
> 
> 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 ...

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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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