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3D PrintSmith
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What's the best surface to stand the printer on?

I'm new to 3D printing and am awaiting the arrival of the Mk3s+ kit. When built, I intend standing the printer on my desk top and was wondering what type of mat/surface to stand it on, as I want to make sure the desk doesn't get marked or damaged.

Posted : 05/12/2020 10:28 pm
jsw
 jsw
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RE: What's the best surface to stand the printer on?

I have mine on a home office counter top, which is built in to the wall and (I assume) was leveled by the builder.

The feet on the printer seem unlikely to scratch or permanently mark anything.

Posted : 05/12/2020 10:33 pm
3D PrintSmith
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Topic starter answered:
RE: What's the best surface to stand the printer on?

@jsw

Thanks, I'll put it directly on top of the desk then. 

Posted : 05/12/2020 10:47 pm
karl-herbert
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RE: What's the best surface to stand the printer on?
Posted by: @mik-2

I'm new to 3D printing and am awaiting the arrival of the Mk3s+ kit. When built, I intend standing the printer on my desk top and was wondering what type of mat/surface to stand it on, as I want to make sure the desk doesn't get marked or damaged.

I have placed one of my printers on a flat milled aluminum plate. The aluminum plate can be fitted with thin felt gliders to avoid scratching the desk. The printer itself is equipped with PVC feet and normally cannot damage the desk surface.

Statt zu klagen, dass wir nicht alles haben, was wir wollen, sollten wir lieber dankbar sein, dass wir nicht alles bekommen, was wir verdienen.

Posted : 06/12/2020 1:16 am
Honegod
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RE: What's the best surface to stand the printer on?

mine is on a cement paver, on a Memory Foam pillow, on a walmart folding table.

much quietness.

Posted : 06/12/2020 4:44 am
3D PrintSmith
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Topic starter answered:
RE: What's the best surface to stand the printer on?

@karl-herbert

I like the idea of standing it on a aluminium plate. In view of whats been said, I think I'll build it first and see how it goes

Posted : 06/12/2020 6:11 pm
Christopher
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RE: What's the best surface to stand the printer on?

Nightstand...

so that I may wake and check on my print...   the durn thing is just so quiet.

😀

Posted : 08/12/2020 8:38 pm
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