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Can anyone in the commentariat recommend a great, locally available adhesive in Japan? Vision Miner is import-only and pricey. I’ve been using glue-sticks but a

Can anyone in the commentariat recommend a great, locally available adhesive in Japan? Vision Miner is import-only and pricey. I’ve been using glue-sticks but am ready to level up as I’m moving away from PLA.

martin_a 5mo ago
Can you get 3DLAC in Japan? That's what I'm using with great success. Otherwise maybe try some hair sprays, that worked in 2011, too... :-D
- consp 5mo ago
  3DLAC is hairspray with a different label, you can smell it... I use it too though as it is the easiest high strength hairspray to get.
  - martin_a 5mo ago
    Yeah, I always thought that, especially after seeing that the producer is a beauty company... :-D
vallassy 5mo ago
Depending on your level of DIY-ness and willingness to handle powders, you could make some Super Goop. I've heard good things about it but haven't yet had enough bed adhesion issues to make it yet. https://github.com/MakerBogans/docs/wiki/Printer-goop https://github.com/MakerBogans/docs/wiki/Printer-goop
faangguyindia 5mo ago
I've used thinned out real PVA glue (not polyurethane) for years.
lobsterthief 5mo ago
High-hold hairspray will work wonders for you. I’ve been using it to print, including on glass, since 2014.
numpad0 5mo ago
I just have a layer of Cape hairspray, on a hardware store aluminium sheet, taped onto the moving down Z frame with Daiso acrylic foam tapes, on a RAMPS1.4 + SERVO42B modified i3-style Cartesian build, works for me.