I’m making these ammo boxes and it occurs to me that some folks will prefer the finish that we used to get on the glass Ender3 build plates. Smooooooth and shiny. I could just order one or two on my best guess, but I was wondering if there’s a consensus on the best one, the most popular one I guess. Any suggestions will be appreciated. At the moment, I’m using P2S.
Bear in mind that the smoother the plate, the more likely it is that you will see the individual filament lines, which some people may find distracting. Ultimately, it’s a matter of personal preference, but a good compromise is the smooth plate, which offers the best of both worlds.
However, if you’re interested in a shiny effect, I would definitely recommend trying something like this, This isn’t exactly what you’re looking, but it hides the filament lines:
…or maybe carbon optic?
As I said, I would never print completely glass-smooth because that emphasises the pattern of the filament, revealing the classic 3D-printed look and losing some of the professional touch. But as I said, that’s just my taste, it doesn’t have to be right, just a suggestion of what’s possible.
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Yes! I like both of those. What’s the brand? Never mind, you sent a link. Thanks a bunch.