2Cuts and Scrapes
Most of the work of 3D printing happens after the print has finished.
Removing your model from the bed, removing any supports, cleaning and prepping it, etc.
For now there’s no 3D printer that will spit out a pristine and finished model.
Unless you have very low standards, that is!
These days, I use protective gloves when things look trickier than usual.
It has a round back and a thin, sharp tip.
Just beverycareful and take it slow.
The tips on these things are razor-sharp.
The only remedy here is prevention.
I hear it’s better than the cure.
Keep your hands out of moving machinery.
Basically, you don’t want to be breathing in what these machines put out.
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I even start and monitor my prints remotely using software.
Keep your distance while printing, ensure good ventilation, and use filtration if possible.
This is another reason I run it in a room far away from anyone who can hear it.
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Certainly, it would keep people awake overnight, which is a health issue all by itself.
The new generation of fast printers, in particular, are grating on my ears at least.
These are just some common ways you could get hurt while trying to enjoy your 3D printing hobby.
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I’m sure there are more examples that might be unprintable, if we’re being honest.
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