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I've got my FB tuned to be quite usable too ?

I've printed one dome - I'm thinking of one a bit bigger.

I'm sure he said "beer" somewhere...

I think white PLA would probably last me out ?

AAMOF my Giant printer project is on hold as I'm designing another 3D printer with a view to best achievable accuracy. This is as a result of finding problems with my two smaller printers. Also, I find I'm using different filament types now compared with what I started out with. In the beginning it was mostly ABS but now I've gone right off ABS as it has been superseded by more user and environmentally friendly filaments. I shall start a Blog on the new printer once I have the basic design features sorted out.

I needed the sale to end - too much encouragement to spend money!! I have enough filament I think ?

Micro-Dome is one thing and garden ornaments, birdbath, water feature etc.

What's confusing Chris? Don't you think that's a big enough reel of filament??? ?

Arrived this morning... I thought a Giant 3D printer deserved a giant reel of filament 8Kg ? - I just couldn't resist it!

Not postman but DHL courier. 8Kg reel of filament for my Giant printer.

I've used the same system where strength is required.

A floor is a good idea ?

It's all the little jobs that take the time!

I bought the Ig2 Universal Tap and Tapping Drill Bit Set from Axminster Tools. Been exceptionally useful for tapping metals as well as 3D printed items. I use them with my battery electric drill (adequate for plastic) or bench drill press.

I tap direct into plastic.

I think I have enough PETG to last me a little while but planning to use PLA mostly and reckon I should certainly have enough of that for a few months.

I did - yes. Have PETG as well as PLA.

Regarding ABS, I have a fair stock of old 3mm ABS that I bought years ago when offered cheap on a certain web site from China. I think this will be staying on the reels as it has effectively been superseded by better, more user friendly thermoplastics which are far less polluting.

I certainly have my doubts!!

Printing ABS produces toxic fumes and micro particles! Very nasty stuff.

ASA filament is supposed to be UV resistant. How much better it is than PLA I don't know I have no data. I may nave data later but don't hold your breath...

I'm planning to make a mount for my widefield imaging rig using 3D printed parts.

I think most black filament will pass IR. This makes it unsuitable for a lot of astro applications.

No offense meant and I hope none taken. I'm afraid it's my mothering instincts coming out.

I get worried when anyone starts mentioning telescopes and the sun particularly when it is suggested or hinted at of putting any sort of plastic within a telescope or at the eyepiece end. This can be very dangerous.