What are those of you with multiple printers using?
I currently have my two on a very large/heavy industrial shipping table, but it has flimsy legs that I think are starting to wobble with the movement from the 2 printers.
I think I need something sturdier, like this:
I have similar gladiator shelves. Can do two rows of two larger bays for 3-4 printers and one smaller row for multiple AMS units.
Would probably cut thick plywood for bases of each.
Thoughts? Can I do better?
I just assembled this table (WB102e from Fleximounts) and am running a bunch of tests to see how my two X1C’s interact with each other…
The two printers are on 16x16 inch by 1-inch-thick pavers and the pavers sit on a 1-inch polyurethane foam pad. So far the tests are going great.
I am using an Ikea Bror shelving unit for one X1 plus AMS but it should be good for up to 4 printers and 4 AMS’ - and everything inbetween. It does a good job if you anchor it to a solid wall. Without anchoring it to a solid wall I guess it would wobble horribly. I didn’t use the included Ikea anchoring but angle brackets made from steel.
I chose the Bror shelving unit because it’s a modular system that can be extended easily with additional units (with different height, width, depth). You can configure (or later upgrade) it with drawers for all the tools and replacement parts.
I have that same Home Depot Husky Shelf. Here are some notes… I have 2 Bambu Printers. I used the split option (Bench). The Husky Shelf only has 2 shelves and a 3 shelves when split. You cannot get an extra shelf or buy one. I put one bambu on each bench. I use 2x2 carpet tiles and a paver stone and some rubber feet pads. It works alright, but there is still movement on the whole bench. You can screw it into a stud on the wall, but I think it still shakes. I would not trust 2 bambu’s on the same bench. It is nice to put all you filament and tools below when a nice work area and plenty of room for the AMS units. I got the bench for 159 on sale. I do not regret it. But if I was farming, Id look elsewhere for a sturdier option.
Oh I forgot, on printables and thinagaverse you can print more feet for the benches. They do not give you enough. Plus they have the toppers are well.
