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Cheap AliExpress Build Plates Worth It?

I’ve been looking at getting some new textured PEI plates, bambu lab official plates are around $50 AUD, I had a quick look on Ali Express for similar plates and found them around $16-$20 AUD.

Are the cheaper build plates going to be worth it or are they gonna cost me more in the long run?

I’m willing to shell out for the more expensive plates if I have to but I’d prefer to buy something a little bit cheaper.

Is there a middle ground for cost vs quality? What would you recommend?

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u/Affectionate_Web_576 — 8 days ago

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[Slightly off topic] Anyone purchased a decent, sturdy bench their printer ?

Ideally looking for something 2000Lx600Dx900H with a top and bottom shelf. Not the stuff that bunnings sells, way to flimsy for a printer thats actually printing.

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u/lakid74 — 9 days ago

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Hello there, maximize the potential of 3D printing, and animatronic

Printed on a simple bambu A1 , 1/8 scale 650mm

4 servo motors, Arduino nano, Leds, sounds. (included)

u/SuperRobot33 — 10 days ago

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Who can help me with a design and print?

I'm looking to recreate the shape of the hue wall washers to install a normal e27 bulb.

I have the wall washers if a 3d scan is possible to do.

I live in Melbourne (Hawthorn) so I can move around.

Of course I pay for this project.

Thanks!

u/tomascl — 10 days ago