Great video as always! I have a question: In your earlier videos, I don’t recall you using a heat insert tool. How essential is it, really? I don’t have one, and since I don’t do a ton of projects, I’m hesitant to invest the time and money into it. Do you think it’s a necessity? And when you built your previous printers without one, did you run into any issues because of it?
100% NON essential. But, also it's a fun project and does help move your build quality up a notch or two. Having a tool for the job makes it easier when you need to do a bunch of these inserts. If I was doing one to five for myself I would probably just grab my iron (assuming it's handy). The biggest thing to remember is that when you insert them by-hand you need to make sure you are very close to 180 degrees. When I do these by hand I often thread in a 20-30mm screw after doing them to see if the insert looks straight. Adding a long screw can give you a better and exaggerated idea of how well you did/didn't do. Great question! I've been considering adding a short intro to my videos - maybe going over the tools we'll use would be a good addition to those! Any one have thoughts on video intros?
You didn't need heat insert tooling, but it sure makes like nice. A simple soldering iron with a tip sized appropriately is enough. You'll thank yourself for spending the extra $15.
Save yourself the headache and frustration bud. CW2 is a pile. One of the only bad things about the Voron. The Galileo2 or other extruders are the way to go.
I feel you've been scorn! He's the deal - CW1 I agree, replaced that on my original 2.4 in about a week, with a Bondtech LGX. CW2 Disagree. I have over 500hrs on my V2.4 Minion with CW2 and it has never failed. I can push about 20 mm^3/s of ABS or ASA, which for me is plenty. It's generally light weight, easy to build and 100% matches the style of the SB and Voron. Now - that being said, the Galileo (2) and Orbiter are awesome units! I would definitely like to assemble and test a Gal! But most kits for the Voron Trident and 2.4 come with parts to make the CW2 - It's a tad simpler (less parts) and a great start when you are building your printer for the first time. Let's here it - WHO would like for me to build and test a Gal (2)? DO a 100% unbiased review of the build and the use...
@@BuildItBasement CW2 is poorly designed. There are parts in it that are FAR too breakable, and they break. Enough for me. I've had to rebuild two CW2 since their launch all for the same reasons. That's 2 too many for my liking. I feel like they designed for weight savings, instead of durability. I want something that is reliable and just works. I'm not looking to set world records.
Good to know - sorry to hear! Pesky duck. Hopefully you know I do read, consider, and take in your comments! I'm 100% there for upgrades and such - but- I do like to at least TRY to stay close to the kit BOM or original BOM. Back when I first started making printers there wasn't so many kits and so many changes. It very hard for a first time builder to know what to do or even where to start! I usually advise people to build their first printer using the BOM or a kit - then upgrades... On the Galileo 2 have you opened it back up to look at the printed gear on the external of the planetary? Looks like a weak or wear item, interested - did you print yours? ABS? PA? Just wondering... If you like and you have Discord look me up!
Great video as always! I have a question: In your earlier videos, I don’t recall you using a heat insert tool. How essential is it, really? I don’t have one, and since I don’t do a ton of projects, I’m hesitant to invest the time and money into it. Do you think it’s a necessity? And when you built your previous printers without one, did you run into any issues because of it?
100% NON essential. But, also it's a fun project and does help move your build quality up a notch or two. Having a tool for the job makes it easier when you need to do a bunch of these inserts. If I was doing one to five for myself I would probably just grab my iron (assuming it's handy). The biggest thing to remember is that when you insert them by-hand you need to make sure you are very close to 180 degrees. When I do these by hand I often thread in a 20-30mm screw after doing them to see if the insert looks straight. Adding a long screw can give you a better and exaggerated idea of how well you did/didn't do. Great question! I've been considering adding a short intro to my videos - maybe going over the tools we'll use would be a good addition to those! Any one have thoughts on video intros?
@@BuildItBasement Maybe do some shorts around specific tool usage? Don't you get about 3 minutes max for shorts?
They were 1min - I did see a mention of longer shorts -So you're saying like 3minute tool use or "tips" videos? Yeah?
@@BuildItBasement Yeah, man!
You didn't need heat insert tooling, but it sure makes like nice. A simple soldering iron with a tip sized appropriately is enough. You'll thank yourself for spending the extra $15.
Save yourself the headache and frustration bud. CW2 is a pile. One of the only bad things about the Voron. The Galileo2 or other extruders are the way to go.
I feel you've been scorn! He's the deal - CW1 I agree, replaced that on my original 2.4 in about a week, with a Bondtech LGX. CW2 Disagree. I have over 500hrs on my V2.4 Minion with CW2 and it has never failed. I can push about 20 mm^3/s of ABS or ASA, which for me is plenty. It's generally light weight, easy to build and 100% matches the style of the SB and Voron. Now - that being said, the Galileo (2) and Orbiter are awesome units! I would definitely like to assemble and test a Gal! But most kits for the Voron Trident and 2.4 come with parts to make the CW2 - It's a tad simpler (less parts) and a great start when you are building your printer for the first time. Let's here it - WHO would like for me to build and test a Gal (2)? DO a 100% unbiased review of the build and the use...
@@BuildItBasement CW2 is poorly designed. There are parts in it that are FAR too breakable, and they break. Enough for me. I've had to rebuild two CW2 since their launch all for the same reasons. That's 2 too many for my liking. I feel like they designed for weight savings, instead of durability. I want something that is reliable and just works. I'm not looking to set world records.
Interested in what broke?
@@BuildItBasement The latch mech. EVERY. DAMN. TIME.
Good to know - sorry to hear! Pesky duck. Hopefully you know I do read, consider, and take in your comments! I'm 100% there for upgrades and such - but- I do like to at least TRY to stay close to the kit BOM or original BOM. Back when I first started making printers there wasn't so many kits and so many changes. It very hard for a first time builder to know what to do or even where to start! I usually advise people to build their first printer using the BOM or a kit - then upgrades... On the Galileo 2 have you opened it back up to look at the printed gear on the external of the planetary? Looks like a weak or wear item, interested - did you print yours? ABS? PA? Just wondering... If you like and you have Discord look me up!