Disclaimer and Explanation

ALL of what is said here is subject to my own opinion and bias. Use your own brain to decide if you want to follow any of it or ignore it. No warranty of any kind applies to what I say here and you are totally responsible for your own actions. I believe that everything I'm saying here is factual. Sometimes I will add a disclaimer about something. That's a clue that you should research the topic elsewhere too.

I have made mistakes in my 3D printing adventures. Nothing destructive but sometimes things just don't work the way I expected. My biggest one so far has been reassembling the hot end for the Mini Delta incorrectly. I had plastic oozing out all over the place and it was a major rework to get things back the way they should be. It took almost two weeks to get parts and do the work to get things straight. It won't happen again because I learned from my mistake.

My motives for the way I'm involved in 3D printing are probably different from most people. I'm a technology geek from very early in my life and a 45+ year computer geek. I love to tinker with things both electronic and mechanical. I also love to tackle and solve problems. That's the engineer in me. I have a degree in Electrical Engineering which I never really used as such because I became involved in computers (mainframe) right out of college.

I'm retired so mostly my time is my own. Unfortunately my finances aren't as extensive as I would like so I'm also very frugal. I'm an amateur radio licensee (AK8B) and I do get involved with activities of the local radio club. I'm also involved with model railroading with a local club. There is lots of opportunity for 3D printing there.

So you see that I'm kind of a unique character. I'm not afraid to dig in and solve the problem and 3D printing certainly presents a whole new set of those problems to keep my mind exercised.

If any of this helps you out I have accomplished something. I had no intention of doing anything like this rambling series of pages when I started out in 3D printing. As I went on I realized that I had acquired a huge wealth of information and experience that I felt I should share.

If you find something incorrect or that you need some clarification on feel free to contact me here.