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Topic: Replacement / spare parts to order with my s3

I'm about to click the order button on my s3 printer... After flicking through the threads i am going to order the following spare parts. Can anyone add to this list? If there are parts yo think i should order in addition to this list from other sources in time for my delivery arriving i'd appreciate hearing them?

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        Solidoodle 3D Printer, 3rd Generation
SD1030-A        $799.00    $799.00
        2 mil Replacement Kapton Square - 8"x8" SD3
SD-1038        $19.00    $19.00
        1/4"x36yds Kapton Tape
SD-1025        $14.00    $14.00
        Nozzle, .40mm
SD-1027        $9.00    $9.00
        Acrylic Extruder Parts
SD-1013        $15.00    $15.00

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Re: Replacement / spare parts to order with my s3

Don't order the acrylic extruder parts. Just print of of Lawsy's Mk3-4 extruder assemblies.

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:40711

I would also Not worry about using the kapton on the print bed.  I would just go straight to glass with hairspray. So much better.

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/160/glass-bed/

The kapton tape comes in handy if you have to redo the wire bundle attachment at the stepper.  Not sure about the nozzle never had to do anything with mine.

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Re: Replacement / spare parts to order with my s3

Ok thanks very much will get it ordered! Wooo exciting! I'm trying to read up on as much as I can before it comes! Urg... Hope it doesn't take the 10 weeks quoted!

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Re: Replacement / spare parts to order with my s3

nlancaster wrote:

I would also Not worry about using the kapton on the print bed.  I would just go straight to glass with hairspray. So much better.

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/160/glass-bed/

Having spent numerous hours testing bare beds vs glass plates vs ceramic tiles - the thermal images speak for themselves in saying that glass is better, but its not 'so much better' when compared to a Ceramic Tile - so much more even heating etc and much better thermal mass for cool down to prevent warping/cracking/seperation smile

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/2230/the … ed-setups/