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Patrick McKenzie AMA

What's your resin 3d printing setup like? Specifically on the chemical waste side of things, how does disposal work in Tokyo vs [insert generic stateside metro area]? I guess this is more of a question about Japanese infrastructure for disposal of small-scale hazardous waste and possible connections to "the will to have nice things".

In exchange for this information, I offer 2 lesser known tips for resin printing šŸ˜ (that I assume you may not be aware of yet):

  1. Ultrasonic cleaners are way more efficient and effective than pickle containers and toothbrushes at cleaning (though more expensive).
  2. Hot (near boiling/as hot as you're comfortable touching briefly with a gloved hand) water makes most supports quickly and easily peel off in seconds (saving tons of time). Dunk models in the water for about 10 seconds at a time. Remove supports with (gloved) hands until it starts to cool. Repeat until they're all gone. Naturally, there's a burn risk here, so this tip comes with an obligatory "use at your own risk" disclaimer.