KH 348: 3D Printer Troubleshooting

Let's Get Jiggy with some Printer Tips!Adjusting the bed (multiple times using a spacing card.)FIXING the bed (possibly needs to be done on Patrick's printer)HairsprayAlcohol cleaningThe Micro Swiss MK10 All-Metal Hotend Conversion KitThe factory hot-end is actually PLASTIC lined -- This means you get much less stable tempsWith a metal hot end, you get more consistent meltYou can extrude faster (you're not losing as much of the heat)You don't get filament "retraction" which can really mess up layersUses a "Thermal Barrier" -- By using two different metals (stainless steel and aluminum) you can keep heat in the lower portion, and conduct heat away in the upper portion.Andy Say- 3D Printer Thoughts"I am sure there have many discussions about 3D printers here. But I am tossing between two printers and looking to get some input from the group.The first printer is the LulzBot Mini 3D Printer. My local Microcenter has them in stock at $1,199. The second printer is the Monoprice Maker Ulti