DIY Glass Build Plate & Racking System

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If you are looking for high quality and repeatability in your printing, then a flat, level build plate is essential. It forms the foundation for your part and having a good first layer is critical for successful 3D printing. Printing on glass is nothing new and is regarded by many as being one of the best surfaces to print on. I have also included a videos on how to cut your own glass and set up your Bot. Mounting the brackets using the included template is also covered. I have used inexpensive 2mm picture glass (also known as float glass). Believe it or not 7 glass build plates cost no more then about £10 ($16 US) in glass.... free if you if you recycle an old picture! I have been printing on them for 2 weeks without issue. Another great advantage for 2X uses is the ability to easily remove the plate and part from the printer for removal. Give it a try, so what if you break a plate every now and then, they're as cheap as chips when you cut them yourself. Videos - PART 1 -- Glass Cuttinghttp://youtu.be/B7N9noTm5x8 PART 2 -- Safety Edgehttp://youtu.be/qUnESSGZBLE PART 3 -- Printer Setuphttp://youtu.be/MC8e74m0iuY PART 4 -- Rack Assemblyhttp://youtu.be/6BjY_KpSkiM Typical Glass Cutters -http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1311.R3.TR10.TRC0.A0.XGlass+c&_nkw=glass+cutter&_sacat=0&_from=R40 Instructions You will need to download and print - 1-off Rack_Side_Right_Hand 1-off Rack_Side_Left_Hand On my 2X I printed with the following settings - Filiment 1.75 ABS (Not sure about PLA as I a™m unable to print with it) Layer Height 0.2mm Number of Shells 3 Infill 40% (you could probably get away with 25%) Extruder Temp 235 deg Build Plate Temp 115 deg