Just ordered MakerFarm i3v Prusa 12"

[adamfilip]

I just placed my order for theMakerFarm i3v Prusa 12"
I cant wait to get it!. its my first printer.

[gmay3]

Congrats and welcome to the forums adamfilip! I think you're going to love building the kit!

[danrodz]

having just finished building mine I can also say you are going to have a blast, esprcially if it's your first time like it was for me.

[adamfilip]

I have been watching the build videos to get ready..

I plan on painting the wood pieces black using Rust-oleum spray paint before I assemble.
is there any benefit to using a little mild locktite with the screws?

[gmay3]

I plan on painting the wood pieces black using Rust-oleum spray paint before I assemble.
is there any benefit to using a little mild locktite with the screws?

Yes I can absolutely reccomend using the mild (blue) loctite on all screws you don't need to adjust on a regular basis (don't use on essentric spacers, extruder hardware, nylock nuts, T nuts, etc.)

If you had any questions on whether or not to apply it on a per screw basis just let us know! (I bet you'll figure it out though)

[pichuete]

I have been watching the build videos to get ready..

I plan on painting the wood pieces black using Rust-oleum spray paint before I assemble.
is there any benefit to using a little mild locktite with the screws?

I just finished mine yesterday , i recommend you Rust-Oleum Lacquer and at leats 3 thin Coat of paint . it give a very nice finish. i can post picture of mine if you like .

have fun!

[WhiskeyTango]

I just finished mine yesterday , i recommend you Rust-Oleum Lacquer and at leats 3 thin Coat of paint . it give a very nice finish. i can post picture of mine if you like .

have fun!

I'm thinking about painting mine when I get it as well, would like to see your pics to get an idea. How much effort was it to paint with the lacquer and finish coats? I'm not much of a painting guru but I'd like to do something paint-wise that is fairly easy yet provides a decent finish...

[pichuete]

I'm thinking about painting mine when I get it as well, would like to see your pics to get an idea. How much effort was it to paint with the lacquer and finish coats? I'm not much of a painting guru but I'd like to do something paint-wise that is fairly easy yet provides a decent finish...

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this might not be the best pictures but you will get an idea .. you just need apply Thin coats (3-4) and let it dry for 30 min - to 1 hour between coats . i didnt apply primer or anything also make sure your surface is clean and dust free and do it in a ventilated area .

[WhiskeyTango]

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this might not be the best pictures but you will get an idea .. you just need apply Thin coats (3-4) and let it dry for 30 min - to 1 hour between coats . i didnt apply primer or anything also make sure your surface is clean and dust free and do it in a ventilated area .

Wow, I like the black color - thanks for sharing the pics. Still waiting for mine to arrive, looks like it may be Saturday before I have the box delivered to my door...

[adamfilip]

Please do!