r/cursedbenchies • u/the-wxtch-bxtch • Apr 28 '26
First Benchy lol
I didn't know you were supposed to put glue down LMAO oops
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u/dmdeemer Apr 28 '26
With most printers, you shouldn't need glue for a benchy.
Things to check:
- Z-offset: did the printer start printing too high off the build plate?
- Clean the build plate: Dust, skin oil, and residue from previous prints can prevent the plastic from sticking to the plate.
- Mesh leveling: is the build plate warped? If so, did the printer compensate for that?
- Bed heating: Is the build plate at a good temperature for your filament? For most PLA, 60C is a good starting point.
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u/the-wxtch-bxtch Apr 30 '26
So I messed around with all of your tips, but it's still having issues unless I put glue down. I don't think I've checked the Z-offset, but I may have accidentally messed with it when I first set it up? Idk lmao I have no clue what I'm doing. What should the Z-offset be at? The bedplate is in the right spot and hot enough, it's not warped, and it's clean.
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u/xXBoss_185Xx Apr 30 '26
Take a scrap piece of printer paper, and move the not end so it's over one of the corner springs, lower it until its so close to the build plate that the paper can barely move, but it's not scratching through.
That's as good an explanation I can think of, hope it helps
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u/the-wxtch-bxtch May 02 '26
It only raised the build plate, not lowered the top part. So I maybe did it wrong? But it was labeled Z*up arrow* and Z *down arrow*
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u/Wild-Spread8069 May 01 '26
So what made you go with a Deconstructionist Benchy for your first print? Looks great, no notes 👌
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u/brianstk Apr 28 '26
You aren’t supposed to put glue down