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Re: CNC Router vs 3D Printer

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Originally Posted by Mk.32 View Post
Oh... yeah a Router is NOT happening in a dorm room. They may not even let you bring in an 3D printer based on the heating element (Mine doesn't let you bring appliances and lava lamps).

For a college your best bet would probably be gaining access to an shop on campus via a club or getting to know the instructor. Or finding an local makerspace or hackerspace.
Where there's a will. There's an incandescant light bulb bed heater.
It's becomes more an Easy Bake Oven anyway.
What I didn't bring the heater with the printer...I just found it here