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I've been using Solidworks off and on since SW'97. Currently you can get the 3D experience for about $50/year. It's basically SW with a horribly annoying software launcher. There is a SW "mountain board" PDF on the Web that's a training guide for the program. It's old but still a good guide...

You might check out the Creality K2 plus as well. They have things like the heated chamber you need for engineering materials. It also has a good build size (350x350mm). With filament changer it's $900 on sale (check the various deal sites). A drawback vs the X2D is it uses a conventional...

You aren't loosing "energy" (energy is force*distance and the vertical distance doesn't change). You are potentially applying torque in a way that doesn't help you get a job done but that isn't a loss of energy. /[removes pedantic hat] I generally agree with your concern but the significance...

I would take it apart. I helped my brother move a Sanborn 3hp, 80 gallon compressor. With the motor and pump off it was reasonable for the two of us to move the tank. With two people you can probably put the tank in the back of a minivan or SUV with the rear door open. The pump and motor are...

KB, Most of what I'm saying is going to be a repeat of what others have said but just in case... I'm not a big Bambu fan but part of that is because I'm cheap and I understand the process well enough that most of the hand holding that Bambu handles isn't a big value add to me. Basically, I...

How much air do you really need? For around $150 or perhaps less Walmart is dumping the Hart quiet compressors. It's, I think, 8 gallons, 135 psi, 2.4 cfm. https://www.walmart.com/ip/HART-8-Gallon-Oil-Free-Quiet-Air-Compressor-135-PSI/5135218418 It might be marginal for your needs or it might...

Consider the size you might want to print. I replaced my Flashforge 5M with a Creality K1max specifically for the extra print area. Conversely, if you are ok with the older 220x220mm print standard, the FF 5M is currently $150 via t the deals sites. Excellent value.

I inherited a pair made by Cameron Surgical Specialty Co. They were active from 1922-1957. I think my pair is pre-war. I also have the heap HF magnifier. Having used both I suspect you can't really do a set of good loupes if they don't have good adjustments. The vintage pair I have took me...

You might try running your for calculations with 1/2 pex pipe. It's just a lot easier to work with.

That may depend on how much it cost to run 240V and what you ultimately are going to do with the air. If a cheaper, 120V compressor will do the job, then it's just overkill, like getting a huge Snap On box but only using the top 2 drawers. Also, if they run 240V I would again avoid the...

You may have overload trip issues with that setup. The compressor specs say 30A at 120V. https://public.snapon.com/A_PRODANNOUNCEMENTS_CA/ca_BRA5DV30VP.pdf It's possible it will be fine on a 20A circuit but I would be concerned about that loading. Perhaps some with more electrical experience...

Having looked at the specs, how are you going to power it, 120V or 240? It looks like it's too current hungry for the typical 120V outlet (though maybe it gets away with it). The price and needed repair aren't bad but the power requirements might be.

OP, if you really don't plan on using the thing much, this was $90 when I stopped by my local Walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/HART-8-Gallon-Oil-Free-Quiet-Air-Compressor-135-PSI/5135218418 I haven't used this model but the similar "Goodyear" branded model they had a few years back was every...

Air/Pneumatic are lighter

I can't see not having one but how much are they asking for the Snap On? This isn't an area where I would expect SO to be better than the others. Also, I own a compressor similar to that one. It's always a bit of a questionable compressor size. Mine was purchased from my old job for a very...