The block’s finally ready for the head to be torqued down and finished up now that all the clearances (v2v, p2v) checked out. Read more...

Building a custom engine is basically 80% measuring and double checking things. Every time you think your done measuring there’s another thing you need to check. I’ve got my GSR head and B20 block ready to go but they can’t be bolted together until I double check my valve to valve clearance, and piston to valve clearance. Read more...

Let’s shift focus to the head now that the block’s ready to go. Like mentioned earlier, I’m using a GSR head and it’s fully stock but has had some work done to it by the previous owner including milling it flat. Read more...

I run a CoreBoxx on one of my Prusa Core Ones and overall I’ve been happy with it but for awhile I kept running into issues with the MMU3 jamming when attempting to unload the filament at the end of a print. Read more...

Having the ability to run a higher extrusion multiplier on the first layer can be handy for getting a better finish. I print a lot of PETG on the textured plate and a higher multiplier helps ensure the first layer flows out nice and doesn’t leave any tiny holes or outlines between lines. Read more...

I primarily print single color prints but I have a MMU3 installed atop my Core One via a CoreBoxx because I like to use it as a color selector for keeping 5 of my most used filaments loaded. Read more...

I’ve come to the realization that unless a body panel is covered in epoxy primer and in good enough shape that you could start on body filler then the metalwork isn’t actually done. The XJ is still a long ways away from being ready for filler but asking myself this question when working on each panel has been a handy litmus test for me to tell when it’s actually “done” (ok maybe a better phrase would be good enough). Read more...

With my side gig of selling 3d printed parts slowly taking off, I figured it was time to pick up a thermal printer for making shipping labels. I was worried this be easier said than done since I run Pop!_OS on my laptop but as it turns out Rollo (one of the popular budget friendly printer manufacturers out there) has full linux support and even offers official drivers. Read more...

I’ve been having some fun dipping my toes into the realm of homelabbing and decided it was time to build a proper NAS. I used to back up my data between my two laptops using Syncthing and I felt fairly safe with that setup because if one laptop died I’d still have all the data on the other laptop. Read more...

It’s taken much longer than anticipated but with the outer quarter panel welded in I was finally ready to install the 2x6 rocker. Back in May of 2024 I did most of the prep work so all I really had to do now was the final steps of welding in the 2x6. Read more...