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USEFUL TOOLS
There are a few tools that will make life easier when working with a resin printer. Some of
these are more important than others, but this list covers what a good workstation should
contain in ideal conditions.
Disposable Gloves: Always wear gloves when working with uncured resin. Nitrile gloves
are what we use in our lab. Neoprene gloves are also useable. Do not use latex
gloves. If resin gets on your skin, immediately wash it off with soap and warm
water.
Safety Glasses/Goggles: Always wear safety glasses/goggles when working with
uncured resin. If resin gets in your eye(s), immediately flush with cold, clean water,
then consult a doctor.
Metal Scraper: A putty knife or similar instrument can help remove prints from the build
plate when they stick a little too well.
Isopropyl Alcohol: Isopropyl alcohol is used for cleaning the finished print and any tools
that have come in contact with resin.
Spare Containers: Spare containers are always useful with liquid resin. They can be used
to store used resin, which you will recycle, to wash your finished print (be sure that
the container can be used with isopropyl alcohol), or to hold tools after they have
come in contact with the resin.
Plastic Scraper: A plastic scraper, such as an expired credit card, is used in the event
that a print fails and sticks to the FEP liner at the bottom of the resin vat. Refer to
the
CLEANING THE RESIN VAT section for more information.
Paper Towels: Use paper towels to clean the workstation and prevent dripping on your
workstation.
Aluminum Foil, Plastic Wrap, or Plastic Liner: Use any of these products to protect your
workstation from resin drips.
Storage: You need a place to store everything to make the workflow easier.
