Should I level bed?
My bed level seems to have a variance from about 0.4 cold to about 0.55 @60C. I see there are 2 methods to level that are popular.. The nyloc and the silicon tube..
I am ordering some silicon tubing (3x8mm) and wondering if the silicon tube method is at least as good as the nyloc .. and if people would bother leveling their bed with this variance (MK3+). I occasionally do print somewhat longer parts (about 150-175mm).
RE: Should I level bed?
I also bought some silicone tubing but I haven't gotten around to doing the mod yet. I have been told that silicone mod works equally as well as nyloc, but is easier to adjust.
RE: Should I level bed?
I did the nyloc mod and it works reasonably well but don’t expect a big improvement.
Besides, looking at the map of this bed, with a very gentle slope from one side to the other and no sudden bumps or dips, I don’t think that you really need any mod. Bed mesh leveling will correct quite well the unevenness, specially if you use a mesh of 7x7 points.
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No.. for small parts will be no change.. but if I am doing some larger parts.. the 0.5mm difference might affect the mechanical operation. (often building Car or Drone models that might need parts to be straight.. not sure if 1/2 mm is a big difference). And might just do it for learning experience. Likely I'll use the silicon tubes.. but ordered from Ali so will take a month to get.. .. Thx for replies.