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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/5265624

I made this about a year ago and it's one of my favorite creations. Even though I made a mistake in measuring the bottom and had to cut out some slots. One day I'll print it again, but it used a ton of filament and took forever last time.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I've had a hard time getting super glue to bond PLA+ and I think I had a hard time with white PET-G too.

Edit: super glue is CA glue. Right?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, CA and superglue is the same. Well I made 350 mm diameter hedgehog wheel by gluing 6 peaces together. It survived few years of use and cleaning. I also made a PC case, was going to weld it, but looks like CA is enough. Maybe change glue brand? I used locktite for both (abs and pla)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks! I'll give loctight a try.

[–] canthidium 1 points 1 year ago

Also, get some hand clamps. Helps immensely holding things together to let the glue cure. I use these. Not too pricey and can be used on many other things as well.