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hagensieker
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Mk3S+ Put on Proper Work Bench - Improvement

Even though I didn't do anything to the printer per say this may be one of the most useful "hacks" I've done.  I literally had my i3 Mk2S on a computer table, and my new i3 Mk3S+ on a front patio glass end table.  I always had to scoot up to it on a chair and be bent over.  Reaching tools and accessories was difficult. 

Decided to revamp my hobby room with the inclusion of a proper work bench that is height adjustable.  Now I can work in an ergonomic, standing position which is better lit, more stable, and way more comfortable.  If you don't think this improves things, you'd be wrong. 

I ordered an upgrade kit to the i3 Mk2S to 2.5S but I'm darn near hesitant to upgrade.  Because I've been playing with the new Mk3S+ and have hurled myself back into 3D printing education I have learned a lot of stuff which I have since applied back towards the Mk2S and I dare say I have that printer fine tuned and printing better than ever. 

Anyway, working off a proper bench is as much a "hack" as adding a tool box or vibration feet or whatever.  I'm enjoying this a lot more now that I can see and work comfortably.

 

Posted : 23/12/2020 11:08 am
cwbullet
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RE: Mk3S+ Put on Proper Work Bench - Improvement

What is the namebrand on that desk / table?

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Posted : 23/12/2020 11:25 am
hagensieker
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RE: Mk3S+ Put on Proper Work Bench - Improvement

@cwbullet

It is a Husky sold by Home Depot.  This is a 52"x 24" 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-52-in-Adjustable-Height-Work-Table-with-2-Drawers-in-White-HOLT5202BJ2/311742117

Posted : 23/12/2020 12:10 pm
FoxRun3D
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RE: Mk3S+ Put on Proper Work Bench - Improvement

@cwbullet

Another one I can recommend is this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NAVFEW/

I have two of them. They're not height-adjustable but excellent build quality and versatile. 

I also have this one: https://www.amazon.com/Seville-Classics-UltraGraphite-Workbench-Organizer/dp/B074WL437T/

It houses two LACK v2 enclosures side-by-side.

Formerly known on this forum as @fuchsr -- until all hell broke loose with the forum software...

Posted : 23/12/2020 2:35 pm
hagensieker
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Mk3S+ Put on Proper Work Bench - Improvement

I have 2 of these on order which will show up in a couple weeks.  I'm converting my old guest room into a hobby room.  The other two tables will get a Roland GX-24 vinyl sign machine and my Prusa Mini+ that I have on order and a Mac mini to control all this stuff. 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071VFXPFB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Posted : 23/12/2020 10:45 pm
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