Signal the start of TAPS for my original Textured Sheet.  

RE: Signal the start of TAPS for my original Textured Sheet.

I've been kinda curious as to how long those will last.

I've done quite a few ABS prints on mine, but always with a release agent, either the glue stick or Layerneer.

RE: Signal the start of TAPS for my original Textured Sheet.

@jsw

I have printed some pretty tough filaments.  I go through 1-2 spools of ABS or PETG on this printer a month if not more.  

I bought 10 spools of the nastiest silver ABS on ebay.  I am almost done with it.  It sticks terribly.  

RE: Signal the start of TAPS for my original Textured Sheet.

  I bought 10 spools of the nastiest silver ABS on ebay.  I am almost done with it.  It sticks terribly.  

A while ago I was given a partial roll of Hatchbox silver ABS and it's great stuff.  If anything, it sticks too well.

I doubt if I will reorder it when it's gone, since I have several various spools of metallic PLA and that works just fine for the metallic items I've needed.

RE: Signal the start of TAPS for my original Textured Sheet.

@jsw

That is what I bought.  I got 10 rolls for $89.  Great deal, terrible filament.  

RE: Signal the start of TAPS for my original Textured Sheet.

Posted by: @cwbullet

@jsw

That is what I bought.  I got 10 rolls for $89.  Great deal, terrible filament.  

That had to be a bad batch or something.  For that price, the seller probably knew that something was wonky.  I've done countless prints with Hatchbox ABS and it's been consistently good.  In fact Hatchbox ABS was one of my very first prints on the flexible sheet which stuck too well and ruined one side of my sheet when I got impatient and pried it off.

RE: Signal the start of TAPS for my original Textured Sheet.

@jsw

Prying is never a good removal method.  

RE: Signal the start of TAPS for my original Textured Sheet.

Posted by: @cwbullet

@jsw

Prying is never a good removal method.  

It is on the glass plates.  That's what I had been used to, over at the 'makerspace' and there was an assortment of tools there for the purpose.

In fact, I just ordered and received a set of pry tools to be used on the new (to me) Ultimaker.  The technique I learned is to first let it cool down, then, if needed, use a razor scraper to break one corner off of the plate, then insert the spatula and gently work the piece loose.

On that early ABS print on the smooth sheet, I first tried the rock and twist to see if it would break loose.  One side loosened but the rest would not easily come off.  I went to the kitchen and grabbed a small spatula and pried, and of course, a few patches of the coating came off with it.

Lesson learned the hard way!  I realized that if I had simply let it cool all the way down (or if needed, put it in the refrigerator) it probably would have released.

The set of 'implements of destruction' (shovels and rakes?) I ordered is here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075SLTY8B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00

RE: Signal the start of TAPS for my original Textured Sheet.

@jsw

Those will do it as will a razor blade.