One of the things they don't tell you about being a first time homeowner is the number of security system salesmen that drop by immediately after you sign your paycheck away to a 15 or 30-year mortgage. This is the tale of a homeowner on the first day in their new home. Not being the type of person who answers the door when she’s not expecting visitors, the new resident answered the doorbell to a salesman wanting to check out the home alarm system and see what upgrades he could bring to the … [Read more...]
New Filament Colors from Toner Plastics
Color is, without a doubt, important in 3D printing. After being sent new filament colors from Toner Plastics, hosts Tom and Tracy Hazzard share their experience printing their newest tones. They have four new colors – Rose Tan, Black Raspberry, Red Delicious, and Teal. These colors are available in PLA and ABS, which you can find on their website. Tom and Tracy note some positive aspects to the 3D filament shop’s tones. These variations are something you, too, can be excited … [Read more...]
Is 3D printing filament safe to use in the home?
Since the explosion of the desktop 3D printing industry, plastic in the form of 3D printing filament is being melted and formed into physical objects in people’s homes at an increasing rate. In fact, today 3D printing materials and printers are being placed in homes and educational institutions more than businesses. The community of Montclair, NJ has installed MakerBot 3D printers in every school in their district, from elementary schools all the way up through to the college level. This is a … [Read more...]
Having Smart Extruder Issues
Smart Extruder and 5th Generation MakerBot, without doubt, work hand in hand to produce quality 3D prints. However, it has been in hot water because of some critical issues. In today's Ask Us Anything, hosts Tom and Tracy Hazzard tackle the smart extruder issues with the MakerBot. They share their year-long journey with the Smart Extruder as well as their thoughts on its life span. Want to know the reasons why Tom and Tracy do not have issues with their Smart Extruder? Then don’t miss … [Read more...]