Simple way to make ultra-smooth 3D prints at home
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- In this video I'll be showing you how to treat 3D printed parts with an acetone vapor bath to make make impressive looking injection mold quality prints. My goodness it comes out nicely!
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Great and informative video... Now i only need a 3d printer :P
Same
theodoro89 check out his budget 3d printer video :D
and some skills in Solid Works or Catia....
My order for the Anet A8 is on the way now, I got it on sale for 169.99 and $20 to the U.S. I personally cant tell you of its quality (yet) but there are many people on the internet that can, its well worth the search.
me too
Really great guide. I love how well you addressed the safety concerns, and even tested the fire/explosion danger. Seems much safer than using a hot plate.
I value your abillity to regularly bring projects, that to my mind would seem impractical, to the DIY bench. Bravo and thank you for sharing your ingenuity. Happy New Year Matt
Cheers!
So what are you going to do with your army of owls now? Do you have a lot of invitations to send out?
Harry Potter chess board.
Draco Rahsinok oh my gosh yes! that's genius! 😮👌
New DnD minis, I don't think I'd use owls much, mabye goblins though
I'm a long time fan Matt. I love your content. Seriously its near, if not, actually flawless. You should have your own show on tv. I also appeciate the variety or eccentricity of your videos. You tackle topics that I've had a hard time searching on the internet and only you have covered. Thanks and please keep up the great work. :) Advance Happy New Year!
What a great comment. Happy new year to you also!
Myself, I see you as #1 contender for "Nicest Guy On The Internet" award.
@@DIYPerks ABS prints well on paper. the paper is glued onto a pencil glue.
Chemist here: Those gloves were pretty useless ;) acetone - and other organic solvents - are quite tricky to handle with gloves - including laboratory grade gloves. Just be careful and you should be alright. It's 'just' acetone after all ;)
It's nail varnish remover how harmful can it be 😂💅
@@reasonsvoice8554 it destroys nerves, the kidneys, the liver, the brain... pretty much everything. But it takes lots of Acetone over several months and you have to have skin contact or inhale the vapours, so it is no big deal to pour some drops into a glass.
@@1337fraggzb00N No worries, they're all gone already anyway, so no harm here ;-)
captain here: never! use water on inflamable burning liquids, no matter the quantity, it can go wild in a second.
pretty ingenious to use acetone vapors to smooth the surface, Good job :)!
@@reasonsvoice8554 well in a non ventilation ambient its very toxic, try to smell it a yuo will found it
I come across your videos from time to time. The PC desk build, the shelves, everything. I am not looking for your videos specifically, but every time I find one when looking for subject XYZ, your vids give the best idea of what I have to do.
Thank you for this.
I LOVE YOU! Really, everytime i am upset, bored, without orientation and or motivation, one of your videos and the day is saved! :)
Almost new year guys! Have any new year's resolutions?
DIY Perks 3840x2160
DIY Perks no... I always never follow through so I've stopped making them haha
My new year's resolutions, 0.1mm diameter nozzle with 0.01 mm layer height.
Haha, you guys...
I resolve to ...Carry on! :)
If it catches fire do NOT pour on water if you don't need to (glass may shatter due to thermal shock), covering with a dish is a better option if the opening faces upwards.
but
where's the fun then
been considering buying a 3d printer, now you saved me from the dangers of resin printing as I can achieve close enough results with your technique
Matt's videos are always extremely informative, interesting, and well put together. Great job as always.
Love this, it looks great! Now I need to get myself a 3D printer. Do you know how one can see what type of plastic something is made out of? Would be interesting to try on Game Boy shells for a smooth finish, as they are a little rough.
It may have some printing on the inside describing the type of material. I wouldn't try that though, as it will likely screw up the finish. Also, some parts don't, so no guarantees.
dont ruin a gameboy by doing that crap to it!
Gameboy shells are actually made from ABS, but they're also thin-wall parts so bad things will likely happen.
Fantastic video Matt! I need to try this when I put together my 3D printer which arrived 1 week ago. Did you try a mini heat gun on the surface? It may work well without ruining all the detail. I use a heat gun on my kayak to smooth out scratches and bring back the original color.
Finally a short and easy-to-redo tutorial with all information needed in very high quality! Thank you very much! :D
Even though it's not really something I'll do every day, it's nice to see something creative like this, and it's a nice reference just in case I do plan to do this. :)
And the music and Matt's voice is soothing, which is a nice break from all the heavy beats and peppy smile from other DIY-ers from CZcams. Oooh, I like your smile. Instant subscribe! :D
Him: you should wear gloves when working with acetone
Anyone who paints their nails: yea so you're gonna dip your fingertips into this bowl of acetone for five minutes or fifteen minutes if you used gel polish
Well, Nail Polish often only contains diluted Acetone and some additives against the dry skin you get from acetone. The smell of pure Acetone is also way stronger and gives you a headache (well for me at least). Plus theres acetone free nail polish consisting of more skin friendly organic solvents, but yeah, better get as little on your skin as possible.
Wow. That audio transition from room audio to close-up audio quality, at 59 seconds in, is amazing. How did you do it? Did you make a close-up audio recording with the same script as in the room recording, from 58 seconds in, overlaped the audio and made the transition? I am puzzled by how you made that work.
It's the sentence "Well, as I mentioned previously, acetone can be used as a solvent..."
Haha, yesh, I don't like hard transitions. All I did was lean towards the microphone at the end (and beginning) of the shot, talking as I did so. I then cut in to the close up narration.
Ah, that is so beautifully simple. Where is your microphone, since you can lean towards it?
And, since I have some of your attention, I would like to praise your works and tell you that I appreciate your attention to detail. It is a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you :-)
Had to go back and watch it after reading your comment; that is a fantastic level of attention to detail, Matt has great taste.
Yeah, I noticed that too. That was rather cool. Really dig the content as well... but, really could have done without the close-up of the vial of saliva. At first, I thought it was he was about to introduce a special type of acetone, until he finished the sentence... lol, but seriously, nice job.
Really like you quality videos and the extra details you give about the little stuff on certain projects is always appreciated love your DIY projects and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I love this channel because i actually learn something new in every episode. Top notch filming/editing as well.
Ah yes, thank you CZcams for recommending me this 4 years later
Thank you for making your sponsored content interesting.
Friendly, informative, and well produced video with an honest and pleasant style of add placements.
Subbed.
Dear Matt, I dont have a 3d printer or any DIY aspirations, I just watch your videos because you're so damn likeable. Happy New Year!
Could you pls make a video about your desk, it is quite pretty.
Max Mustermann made me want one for our home :)
I am going to try this out! the prints look so good. thanks for the video and happy new year you all!
Your voice and accent is really easy to listen to and understand, so watching these videos is much more enjoyable and easier.
Awesome video Matt! This is a great idea for smoothing 3D prints.
Can we get a room tour pls
Cause judging by what I have seen so far it's very pretty
Matt, in all seriousness, you have just about the most perfect voice for CZcams and voiceovers I've heard on here. Extremely well done. Subbed a month ago, but I'd sub again if I could. Maybe I'll make a new account! And sub with that one!
Bravo, sir.
Thanks a lot!
Yeah I am jelly. I have a terrible voice which is why all of my videos have background music ;(
Q_Q
His voice is pretty awesome
yup! true that about the voice part! :D
*"NO NO NOOOO I MAKE TWO MONEY FOR YOU I SUBSCRIBED WITH TWO ACCOUNTS"*
Great video as usual!
I love the diversity of the your projects and also your presentation skills are great!
I wish you good luck for future projects! :)
DIY Perks great job mate thanks for sharing this great tip, really nice results. I've just ordered my first 3d printer last night. A Cr-10 creality. So excited 😊.👍🏽
I love your video and your voice 😅😅😅 so brilliant
Good Morning ! Class video. All a good slide :-) Regards MrHandwerk
I'm planning to group my Christmas + birthday + graduation presents so I can have a 3D printer! Hahahahaha
This is just genius!!! Thank youuu!!!!
I really like how you sound in the video. A really deep tv show quality. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the video. I do have two questions. 1 - Have you tried this using PLA? 2 - Does this have an affect on the strength of the object?
that song at the beginning is from flight pilot simulator!
Good video and sound, clear, no waffle, shows mistakes as well as success, many thanks.
Good sir, keep up the amazing work! Seriously appreciate what you do!
I have 2 questions. How long is the process in hours?. And does this work with PLA?
Like 0.30 hours
Love you man but you're a little late to the game on this one! Most people no longer print in ABS due to its difficulty to print without warping or delamination (a heated bed only assists the first few layers). No one has found a suitable solution however for plastics other than ABS, so I do use the hot vapour method (faster, more control but admittedly puts a non-flame heat source into the mix) when I want to get those glossy prints. Interesting you found the fan to help - in my testing the fan made the effect less consistant and it quickly began to crack and craze due to the Acetone.
Always in awe of Matts skillset and this one I can accomplish.
You diy people always make inspiring videos and always makes me want to work on a project until i remember I can't because I spend all my free time watching diy videos :)
but yeah, you're videos are awesome.
Man, you remind me another CZcamsr so much. He would call this episode “Acetone actually is TERRIFYING “. :D
Hi matt, which 3D printer did you use for both "low" and "high" quality prints?
Thank you beforehand
Same one! Just changed the print settings for more cooling.
DIY Perks So, after all is said and done (price vs. quality, etc.), you'd recommend the 3D printer you received from Gear Best?
That's some amazing print quality for so cheap.
DIY Perks Oh ok, i thought you used other machine for a better printing quality. Thank you :D
kurt lindner I saw the last prusa in MAKE yourube channel, and for the price, the print quality was amazing. Sure, the machine is ugly as sin, but the prints are more than good for that price range.
These videos are so high quality man. Really nice content.
Math is so normal, honest and simply very smart in what he does with his content, that his sponsored videos looks darn good too, not like some other CZcamsr.
Did you guys also realize that his shadow looks like it's talking into a microphone (the lamp)? xDD
Is there a possibility of a similar method that could work with PLA?
Would be great help. Thx in advance.
I love you voice. It is so soothing :D Happy New Year. Hope to see more video :)
Thank you for the information.
HAPPY NEW YEAR In Advance!!
how do you get the abs prints to not warp?
Heated bed, abs slurry, and a few other ways. Google is your friend! :)
NE? please. CMOS master race.
i use glue sticks on heated glass bed 90C and a enclosed printer helps
can you use it with pla
He talked about that
WoW , this is just fantastic. Now i can finally print those nifty dropships for my minis line :D . BIG THANKS for this great tip :D .
Man, your Videos looks so elegant and your accent is so awesome and melodic.
I enjoyed that informative video of yours and will give it a try, Your microphone video was the best to me as electronics engineer.
Greetings from Iraq.
Someone needs to come up with a chemical for PLA that works as well as this for ABS.
was thinking the same
Chloroform. Its harder to get and make sure to use it on a well ventilated area due to its toxcicity.
*Poland, woo! yeah! WOOOOO!*
Brilliant. Creating a brim/raft with a 'slurry' is a great way to reuse failed parts or waste.
I bought one of the Anet A8s from your last video. I'm really hyped to make stuff like this.
ABS is not the more commonly used material for printing, most people use PLA and this doesnt work on it
ABS is more commonly used in professional 3D printing cause its durability compared to PLA and easier smoothing with vapor bath. PLA other hand is more used by amateurs cause its easiest material to print.
For the smoothing, you can smooth some PLA materials with acetone, but it may need some mechanical assistance. You can also acetone glue two PLA parts together depending again maker of the material.. my guess is that some of the PLA's contain some ABS what reacts to acetone, so go figure.
any advice for smoothing pla?
I use PLA too and I would like to know too ;p
You can attempt some using a heat gun. But that can be tricky and more often then not ruin things. The preferred method for PLA that the Cosplayers use extensively for their stuff is a product called XTC3D. It's a 2 part epoxy resin that you paint on. It's thin, self levels, and fills in the lines leaving a smooth surface. It's best for things you plan on painting as you can see a sort of clear shell around the object. Once cured the resin surface can also be sanded and finished.
Sand paper, primer and if you want to you can use some spray paint to finish it off
Awesome! it does look great.
Also, merry holidays!! You're looking great!
I like how the music changed to bluesy rock when ignition tests began
no popatrz polakcy sa juz wszędzie
Nie inaczej ;)
Przejmujemy ten film ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
kamil latocha Co racja to racja :)
xD piękna historia
I po 2 latach też 😊
I hate ABS..
i hate the fumes.
pla also has some fumes, but a lot less
Dutchik being Vietnamese my parents work at a nail salon so i smell it daily
Brian Huyn
nail Polish fumes and plastic fumes are really different. I use nail Polish a lot. I don't smell it every day, but like once a week. so I also know how that smells like.
PCzac
yeah but I am the only one who really notices the PLA fumes, since I smell everything. my friends didn't smell it.
and a negative pressure chamber isn't an option. since I have a 3d pen. not printer.
but the plastic is the same
try petg ive been using it. Its like printing with pla without the warping also its FDA approved so you can make things like cups
Cups huh, haha, is that what you tell the neighbors, haha.
Fantastic idea and SUBBED!!!!!!
Why did I never find your videos before?
i have to admit. so far im only watching your videos for your charisma and soothing voice. you should make a daily vlog!
And the results are.... Ancestry now has your genome which they will sell to the highest bidder 🤤
1% Indians unite!
elzeus13 fuck off
what kind of indian?
So if he's 1 percent Indian does that mean one part of him is funny to look at, haha.
Someone asks a question to the noob who started this crap and you assume it's racist? A question is racist, hmm, so if you eat Fruit Loops that must make you what, gay too? Kids today have no fucking brain.
noobies boobies LOL XD im 12 kthx
This was the best video on this subject I've seen but It was also the hardest to find
Hi, Perks!
Although I didn't try your method yet, it seems to be very interesting and may solve a great problem I'm facing with my prints, as they are not keeping attached to the printing bed for the whole time.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Greetings from Brazil!
Is your last name actually Perks? :P
Yep!
That's very neat! Now DIY Perks has 2 meanings :)
Awesome video by the way. Always a pleasure to watch
They have Perks coffee shops in Ireland, UH OH! Your relatives cornered the monopoly.
I wonder how your Indian ancestor met your other ancestors. Seems weird but fun to think about.
India used to be a colony of Britain. Lots of Indians are mixed with white. So, one of the ancestors probably lived in India married one of the Indians. On the screen it said West Asia %1. So, my guess is %1 is actually from Tatar-Mongols that invaded much of the Western Europe. So, that would come from his Polish side.
Stranger maybe so. It is fun to theorise but alas without the tardis or other time machines we will never know
Stranger
I'm polish and there is a theory in polish antropologists that the tribes who camr to and became Poles are originated from Indian part of Asia.
It's that or I did misheard something at school.
or, maybe it's because the british empire had india under its rule.
Actually that is false, The out of africa theory was created for Social Justice so say that all humans were originally black and came from africa, You dont have to believe in the bible if you dont want to but the story of noah is closer to the truth.
Really impressed you poured water into the burning glass without spilling any!
Absolutely incredible. Not gonna lie, the name of the channel combined with the thumbnail made me immediately assume this was a click-bait channel. I'm very happy to see I was wrong! I don't have a 3D printer, but I admit that is partly because of the jagged edges that comes out from most prints. I'll have to give this a try...as well as check out your other videos. Well done!
I was going to comment 1st... but then I thought that would be stupid
Well said Marc R.
Marc R. well said
Marc Well said R
i dont even have a 3d printer, why am i watching this?
Yeah!?!!?? WTF??? AM I WATCHING THIS AGAIN OH YEAH INTERESTING NOT!
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Loyteg
i dont have a 3d printer either, but ill use this method to try and make my keyboard caps glossy :D
Very intelligent approach to print smoothing. Great work!!!!!! ;0)
I had just about given up with a spool of a Formfutura ABS called ClearScent, wretched stuff wouldn't stick to anything!
But the ABS slurry idea sounded promising so I gave it a go and indeed it worked perfectly first time :)
thank you
Can we buy the Matt clones they made from your DNA? 😝😬
I hope not...
DIY Perks YAY YOU REPLIED 😱 ITS TOO LATE! they've already dispatched. 😝
DIY Perks hey Matt great video like always.Going to try this with my next 3d printer project which is a model plane. But can I give you a challenge? can you do a step by step on a Touch Screen Smart Mirror. features including camera, video playback, weather, news, traffic conditions, and the mirror would listen to commands as well. I know it's a big project but you are the best man for it. Thanks Matt and DIY PERKS team.
Buying pure acetone isn't allowed on many places around the globe =(.
Thats why he brought %99.5 acetone.
Thanks! This method should really help me make quality mold now
I might actually try this! Really cool!
Love your work keep it up #bestdiychannel
just ordered my first 3d printer...
had to pay €100 for customs :(
Italy or Brazil?
TheDankOona ಠ_ಠ oh shit seriously? I bought one from China. Why do you have to pay?
Some delivery companies are like that. DHL is one of them. Also, the government is greedy and they want you to pay taxes hence the customs.
You do risk paying high duty for large sized items. The amount paid is approx 20% of the perceived value, not what you paid for it. So here your customs conned you by valuing your printer at 500 EUR
WHATTT? it was only €180! the seller also put that on the package
atleast: happy new year
Thanks! About to try this out right now.
this is awesome, definitely have to try this soon
Indian 😇😇
“You can buy acetone from most chemists or by special order”
Or from any Home Depot in the Land of Freedom
Chemists in the uk is roughly equivalent to a walgreens/cvs here
Justo Talkalottashit huh? A chemist is a pharmacy is all i was saying. You can get a little bottle of acetone that says ingredients:acetone for a couple of bucks at the drug store, at least in florida. Its much cheaper at home depot though.
or in any cosmetics , women use for removing nail polish
op is clueless lol
Nice tip ! thank you for this video, I will try on my Storm trooper dice tower in few minutes :)
Great narrative and description ...
ancestry.com = abstergo
Who the fuck has 3D printers at home, anyway.
engineers
Elias RodriguezZz As an engineer who has a 3d printer at home, I can validate your statement hahaha
Roy I've got two. They're super useful.
Very good suggestion re the acetone for smoothing prints. I think I will also try to use the vapour idea to clean the outside of my nozzle while still attached because I have the problem of the filament starting to cling to it during a print and making globs or pulling up early parts. I will avoid taking the nozzle off as I ran into leakage problems when trying to reattach it the first time I took it off and it was not easy to fix, but in the end I managed.
Hello, I just bought an Anet A8, it prints its own improvements like a chain and tensioners for the bed and X axis and the prints are surprising, with that said I hope you put a little more content on 3d printer its a great tool to learn, thanks for your tips! big fan!
Well I'am from Poland too, it was suprise for me, couse i did not know you were from Poland :D
And i love your channel ;)
Hi there. Cool episode. I like your channel. Greetings from Poland! :) Or actually from me and since I'm from Poland... :) Happy New Year.
U r the happiest person I've seen in my life
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