Bambu Lab spent this week teasing its first dedicated laser, the R1, and the maker world is already buzzing about what a laser cutter from the biggest name in desktop 3D printing could mean for the hobby. No specs or price yet, just a silhouette and a promise of more details soon, so the smart move right now is tightening up what is already on your bench. This week I am looking at a solid CoreXY multicolor printer, a filament dryer that is genuinely discounted, a respirator worth owning if you print resin, and a resin I keep coming back to for parts that actually get handled.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
Elegoo's CoreXY multicolor machine prints up to 500 millimeters per second, handles a 350 degree Celsius nozzle for tougher engineering filaments, and one click auto leveling means less time babysitting the first layer. It is running $399.99 on Amazon right now. If you are moving up from a basic bed slinger and want real multicolor printing without paying AMS money, this is the printer I would point a beginner or a returning maker toward.
Sunlu Filament Dryer S2
This one actually qualifies as a deal. Sunlu's S2 dryer is marked down to $35.99 from its usual $44.99, a real 20 percent limited time discount showing on the Amazon listing itself, not a roundup blog's made up was price. It uses 360 degree surround heating and a 4.6 inch touch screen so you can set temperature and time and walk away. If your prints have been coming out stringy or brittle, damp filament is usually the culprit, and this is the cheapest fix on the bench.
GVS Elipse SPR467 Respirator
If you print resin and you are still relying on a dust mask, stop. A dust mask filters particles, not the organic vapors resin actually puts off. The GVS Elipse with OV-P100 filters is built for exactly that, and at $77.45 it is a one time cost that protects your lungs through years of post processing, sanding, and pouring. Pair it with real nitrile gloves rated at least 5 mil, since thin food prep gloves let uncured resin through in under an hour.
Siraya Tech Fast ABS Like Resin
This is the resin I keep buying. Siraya Tech's Fast ABS Like formula in Metal Grey cures quickly, stays non brittle after it sets, and holds up to drops far better than standard resins, which matters if you are printing anything that gets handled a lot, like a gaming miniature or a display base. It runs $27.74 for a 1 kilogram bottle, a solid pick if you are tired of parts that snap during support removal.
That's Maker Monday
That's the maker world for this week. If any of this got you thinking about a custom print, paint, or engraving, come see what we make on the commission page. See you next Monday.
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