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Originally posted by u/Ok-Blood8662 at 2025-06-30T21:50:55Z

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Was hoping I got good enough layer adhesion here, and I may have, but cracks formed at the pin holes.

Fortunately did not have this happen while firing. I noticed the cracks when inspecting the gun at my desk, flexed it, and it completely snapped.

Figured I would share as an example to others. Filament choice is super important in 3D2A. Be careful.


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[–] noah@fosscad.io 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

u/Ok-Blood8662 · 2025-06-30 23:02:44 UTC · score 1

Im aware of the viable options. Ive seen success stories with Asa. Wasn't equipped for nylon yet so asa was the next best thing in my mind for heat resistance.

[–] noah@fosscad.io 1 points 1 month ago

u/Somebodysomeone_926 · 2025-06-30 23:08:51 UTC · score 3

Do what you want but personally I wouldn't fire one by hand. Tape it to a tree and pull a string