A new build is coming...

Finally I have received all CNC aluminium parts for the next MK3 clone.

What you might see here if you look closely are the new self lubrication bearings from Vesconite 3D.

I swapped out the cheap Chinese LMU bearing for those ones I ordered directly form South Africa.

I ordered the standard Vesconite Hilube (White) and they added 3 Vesconite Superlube (Pink) samples for free. Thank you very much Juan!
Maybe I do a post just about those bearings and how they perform.

I also replaced the cheap pulleys in the CNC parts that had only a bearing one side. And use now some with bearings on both sides and teeth. Not sure if those teeth will make any difference, but I got some comments on my last build that the flat pulleys would flatten the teeth on the belts over time.

But the important thing for me was the bearing on both sides as the ones that came with the CNC parts wobbled on the screw that is used as axle.

I also got most of the other parts, the Rambo Board, LCD, Hot-end. Just waiting for the motors and the smooth rods. Once I got them the build can start.

E3D Nozzle X V6

After the Facebook Groups have been full of post praising the new Nozzle X from E3D, I devised to order one for my original MK3. And I have to admit, the money was spend well.
Nozzle X is made of hardened tool stell, so it is resistant against abrasion if you run filament that contains some sort of fibers or metal particles. The interesting point is that usually due to the heat up and cool down of the nozzle, most hardened steel becomes soft over time. E3D claims this one does not.
And they give a limited warranty for normal wearing.
https://e3d-online.dozuki.com/Wiki/Nozzle_X_warranty

But this is not the reason why this Nozzle is so interesting for me. The reason I love this nozzle is the WS2 ‘polyphobic’ nano coating, that prevents the filament to stick on the nozzle.
My prints with this nozzle looked way smother then the print with the standard E3D brass nozzle.
Also in case of a failed print, there is no need to use a brass or copper brush to clean the nozzle. You can wipe of the hot nozzle with some cotton cloth. Just be careful to not burn your fingers.

You can read the details on their blog.
https://e3d-online.com/blog/2018/11/23/nozzle-x-the-one-to-rule-them-all/

And if you also have a silicone sock on your heat block, you never will have to remove this from you hot end again.

After that very impressive results on my original MK3 I ordered 2 more nozzles. One for my Titan Aqua Clone and one for my next project(yes, there is a new MK3 clone on e the way)

I am really stunned by the results of my prints now. This is a PLA print, I made a photo from the side at the window to show you how smooth the surface is. This is printed with 0.2mm layer height and looks better then my 0.15mm layer height prints with the brass nozzle.
I guess the coating is the key to those smooth surfaces.

All in all I would recommend this nozzle to everybody, it is the best nozzle I ever had.

Steel bolts for the MMU V2

As there have been some questions how to get the steel bolts that are required for the MMU 2, I have decided to sell the remaining bolts I have. I ship worldwide with priority air mail.

Here is the ebay listing:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/202625870578