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rangertown
(@rangertown)
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Table or stand

Hi all, just purchased an i3-mk3, looks like it takes about 5 weeks to arrive, i'm excited.  New to 3d printing so forgive me if I ask dumb questions.

I don't have any space on my desk for the printer so I was going to buy a small cart or something similar.  Do you guys have any ideas or is it just get whatever?

Posted : 18/12/2021 2:51 pm
micha
(@micha)
Trusted Member
RE: Table or stand

I put in on a small workshop trolley like the one in the link here and I'm very happy with that solution.

The integrated drawers are especially useful. I added some rubber mats to prevent resonance.

Posted : 18/12/2021 3:09 pm
Jimbo70
(@jimbo70)
Estimable Member
RE: Table or stand

I keep my 3D printers in the home utility room - with the hot water tank and air handler. The room is clean, dry, soundproof and there is no air movement. I attached shelves to the walls that are adjustable and 24 inches deep. I find having the printer much higher than a table- about lower chest height - extremely helpful.

Also, the shelves provide much-needed space for filament and printer tools. Any room you put your printer in will soon become cluttered and lead to sharp criticism.

Posted : 18/12/2021 3:13 pm
rangertown
(@rangertown)
Eminent Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: Table or stand

Thats a good idea, I should get the measurements of the base of the printer and look for something similar.

Posted : 18/12/2021 3:24 pm
Tim Weston
(@tim-weston)
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RE: Table or stand

Mine is sat on an old desk/drawer unit that I have in my workroom. Under the printer I have a 50cm x 50cm x 4cm paving slab which is itself sat on a 5cm thick foam block. That combination really makes a huge difference in terms of reducing noise and vibration from the printer. I was going to use squash ball feet but with this in place, it is no longer necessary!

Posted : 20/12/2021 6:47 pm
Faenum
(@faenum)
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RE: Table or stand

Ive got mine on a kitchen unit that came out of my kitchen to add a dishwasher. I put an offcut of worktop on it and it works well. very sturdy and the large cuboard under it is very usefull.

Posted : 21/12/2021 1:27 pm
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