An envelope method of sending cuts(unrooted), potentially across the border

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oof
thats a helluva question!
im thrifty, cheap, and willing to tinker with my rig, so for my first, i opted for the “Ender” line made by Creality, (the ender-3 V2)
they run from 150$ and up (if your near a microcenter they have regular 100$ deals)
they are basic, and once they are assembled squarley, and with loctite, can be decently reliable (with minor maintenance every 10 or so prints)
Quality control is very lacking, and customer service is poor. you need to learn the machine and establish a rapport with it like its a horse lolol but it will serve you well, the parts are cheap, and upgrades are everywhere.

if you have a good bit of $$ to drop, there are REALLY nice machines out now that are plug-and-play; calibrate themselves, level the bed automatically, and tune out the motors’ resonances. Checkout Bambu labs, incredible quality prints, with the option for multi-color prints.

Its a HUGE rabbit hole.
i have ender 3 V2, an Ender 5 plus, and a baby kingroon KP3S pro
i mostly use my KP3S because its silent and fits on desktop without taking up much space.

SMALL: kingroon Kp3s

CHEAP: Ender 3

EASY: Bambu labs
https://store.bambulab.com/collections/3d-printer?skr=yes

I could go on more but i dont want to blow this up lolol
ONE LOVE :v:

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I appreciate your experience with a few different ones.

I’ll send you a DM as to not clutter this with off topic mumbo jumbo. :beers:

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Not the envelope. I wrapped it in paper and labeled it. @Rhino_buddy

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How much to test out that envelope ?

I want to send a cut to my homie @Rinsewarrior13 of Bubbashine SSDD :slight_smile:

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Awesome! I think it’s gonna be perfect!
Thanks so much friend!

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:thinking: Not sure what you mean friend?

Edit: Oh… Maybe bobbi’s 3d printing services? You thinking of selling these @Bobgrows ?

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How much money do you guys want so I can test out the envelope to send cuts I have a special request from a good friend for some SSDD Bubbashine and I’d like to send him some I’m also curious this idea might help our the bodhi team

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My idea is freeware. Share all the cuts readily. :love_you_gesture:

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Noissss I’ll be lurking here. I really love this. It’s amazing I was literally thinking of this and it popped up randomly on my feed and I’m intrigued

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If you’re interested in supporting me, I’d welcome a donation to my non profit. nativelandsks.org

No pressure.

We do lots of important work restoring natural spaces with the community. It’s fun, hard work, but the earth needs it. Check out our site. :green_heart::seedling:

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Yes thinking of selling them if it goes well sending to you… # @Rhino_buddy

I need to unpack it and redo for Monday. I got excited… lol

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Woah Nellie!

Don’t forget the postal service is closed Monday to observe presidents day.

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:thinking::rofl::crazy_face:
Yes I did forget…
Make that Tuesday!

When you’re retired you can’t remember what day it is! At least I can’t… lol

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6 envelopes with cuts headed out. Let me know when they arrive you guys. And I request of all of you receiving these, please reuse the mailer if possible. I’d hate for them to just end up in the dump.

Also, sorry for the impersonal mailing. I was rushing to get cuts in bags and envelopes sealed and secured. I’ll plan to send at least 6 more out tomorrow. Godspeed USPS!

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Any risk with cuts freezing temps?

I know peole say theyve kept cuts in the frigde for a long while but not the freezer lol

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i would suspect freezing would kill the cuts. cell walls will break down. innards will turn to mush/juice.

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They definitely don’t like freezing. That bursts the plant cell wall. If only the ends of leaves get frozen there’s still hope.

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Freezing temps will kill them, it’s why I’m waiting another few weeks before I start again.

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It’s much better to send in cool- cold months than warmer - hot Temps.

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Dunno about elsewhere but it’s 70here today. Not getting cooler it seems either. Usually it’s freezing temps til March.

Also, I didn’t do it on all of them but I’ve been double bagging for insulation.

I think it’s more risky to send when the temps are warmer. I’ve had way less luck anyway. And all the other mail around these envelopes is great insulation. :joy:

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