Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Keeping your machines looking great and working well for as long as possible can be time consuming!
Help support the channel here! patreon.com/Needitmakeit
With the newest generation of Core XY 3D printers like the Bambu Lab P1P, P1S and X1 C as well as The Creality K1 and K1 Max, they all need to have their Z screws greased. Fast movements along with constant z-hops will lead to those brass nuts wearing down. To keep them working for as long as possible before needing to be replaced, we can get some new grease on those screws BUT...
New grease on a dirty screw is not a great idea, those fine brass particles should be removed first, it will make the nuts last longer, and it'll look far better as well.
The other options for cleaning are a toothbrush, a paper towel, maybe a cloth and hope to get most of it clean, but it's a dirty job and none of those solutions were up to the task.
In this video we take one very underrated animal and use it as the inspiration for the solution to this problem. It has some very unique traits and we'll use MOST of them, not quite all of them as you'll see from the video.
Will you accept the challenge I spoke about in the video for a chance to win my praise and Intelligence +2?
The Original 'Rod Sloth':
makerworld.com/en/models/120092#profileId-129262
Another way to support this channel indirectly is through my affiliate links (where I receive a small commission). It helps me to continue to provide high-quality content videos. Thank you for your support!
Bambu H2C - tidd.ly/3K3sSY9 (If you print with color, this is the way)
Bambu P2S - tidd.ly/3ISZkfq (Best value)
Bambu H2S - tidd.ly/4olSRbL (Most options for money)
Bambu H2D - tidd.ly/4q9RsHk (A dual color beast)
Bambu Filament Shown in Videos - tidd.ly/4hn6TYI
Rode Wireless ME mic (Saved me about 4+ hours/vid) - amzn.to/3vcMKAr
Mag clip (Super handy, but a little pricy) - amzn.to/3NBFvZe
CREALITY PRINTERS
shrsl.com/4aghy
CREALITY HYPER PLA
shrsl.com/4aghn
The link to the Patron only file for the 'Ha.... of ...od':
patreon.com/Needitmakeit/shop/hand-of-rod-fastest-way-to-clean-your-t8-24340?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Thanks to everyone for supporting the channel, I'm happy to announce that I've moved to 2 days a week on Content Creation. The goal is to get to be full-time by Fall of 2023.
Thank you again to my long-time supporters of the channel on Patreon. If you're interested in supporting the channel, I'll be posting behind the scenes videos there starting next week as well as interacting directly if you have video content ideas or questions or ideas of any kind. Here is the link to join!
If you are struggling with problems and you need help, send me an email or write in the comments.
#ender3
#bambu
#3dprinting
Keeping your machines looking great and working well for as long as possible can be time consuming!
Help support the channel here! patreon.com/Needitmakeit
With the newest generation of Core XY 3D printers like the Bambu Lab P1P, P1S and X1 C as well as The Creality K1 and K1 Max, they all need to have their Z screws greased. Fast movements along with constant z-hops will lead to those brass nuts wearing down. To keep them working for as long as possible before needing to be replaced, we can get some new grease on those screws BUT...
New grease on a dirty screw is not a great idea, those fine brass particles should be removed first, it will make the nuts last longer, and it'll look far better as well.
The other options for cleaning are a toothbrush, a paper towel, maybe a cloth and hope to get most of it clean, but it's a dirty job and none of those solutions were up to the task.
In this video we take one very underrated animal and use it as the inspiration for the solution to this problem. It has some very unique traits and we'll use MOST of them, not quite all of them as you'll see from the video.
Will you accept the challenge I spoke about in the video for a chance to win my praise and Intelligence +2?
The Original 'Rod Sloth':
makerworld.com/en/models/120092#profileId-129262
Another way to support this channel indirectly is through my affiliate links (where I receive a small commission). It helps me to continue to provide high-quality content videos. Thank you for your support!
Bambu H2C - tidd.ly/3K3sSY9 (If you print with color, this is the way)
Bambu P2S - tidd.ly/3ISZkfq (Best value)
Bambu H2S - tidd.ly/4olSRbL (Most options for money)
Bambu H2D - tidd.ly/4q9RsHk (A dual color beast)
Bambu Filament Shown in Videos - tidd.ly/4hn6TYI
Rode Wireless ME mic (Saved me about 4+ hours/vid) - amzn.to/3vcMKAr
Mag clip (Super handy, but a little pricy) - amzn.to/3NBFvZe
CREALITY PRINTERS
shrsl.com/4aghy
CREALITY HYPER PLA
shrsl.com/4aghn
The link to the Patron only file for the 'Ha.... of ...od':
patreon.com/Needitmakeit/shop/hand-of-rod-fastest-way-to-clean-your-t8-24340?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Thanks to everyone for supporting the channel, I'm happy to announce that I've moved to 2 days a week on Content Creation. The goal is to get to be full-time by Fall of 2023.
Thank you again to my long-time supporters of the channel on Patreon. If you're interested in supporting the channel, I'll be posting behind the scenes videos there starting next week as well as interacting directly if you have video content ideas or questions or ideas of any kind. Here is the link to join!
If you are struggling with problems and you need help, send me an email or write in the comments.
#ender3
#bambu
#3dprinting
