BuildTak 3D Printing Build Surface, 6.5" x 6.5" Square, Black (Pack of 3)

This stuff is fantastic. I had originally gotten the 4.5x4.5, but decided that was certainly not what I had wanted for my MP Mini (one of those 'live and learn' moments). The only issue was that it was too small. Getting the 6.5x6.5 version and cutting down to size resolved that. As long as my bed is leveled properly, the models stick to this stuff like glue. Perfect. Just a word to the wise (which I learned with the 4.5x4.5 when I first got the printer), use a scraping razor (with handle, if possible) to get under the model, and then fit your normal remover tool under that and push. Pops right off, and you won't damage the surface like I did when I didn't realize how hard I was jamming the removal tool into the surface.

I have been using Buildtak on my MeCreator2 since October of 2016. As of 7/8/2017 I am on my second piece and still have 1 to go. It holds prints that I would have never dreamed it would hold without using a raft or brim. As it ages, a wipe down with 90% rubbing alcohol and a clean paper towel will make it stick like new. I do it just before every print. If I had know that sooner, I may have still been using the 1st sheet. Piece of advice, buy the Buildtak Spatula and your Buildtak will last alot longer. If you use a putty knife you take a chance of stabbing the Buildtak. The spatula has rounded edges that will prevent that from happening.

I've spent months going through build plate materials, and this one is my pick. Printing PLA parts has gone from a huge hassle, to less of a huge hassle thanks to this print surface.I use this sticker on an aluminum bed, with a PCB heater underneath. Parts do not stick without the heated bed.With the Z-axis well calibrated, parts will stick to this material with excellent consistency, and the bottom layer of finished parts is a nice, smooth matte surface.Some notes:- The material is ablative, and every print (and scraping the print off) wears some of the material away.- One print has stuck so well that I tore the buildTak trying to remove it.- Removing a used sheet is pretty easy, it pulls up with very little glue residue left over.

I absolutely love buildtak. Reviewed it on my Youtube channel about a year ago, and still can't get enough of it. Definitely worth the cost. Great adhesion, long life span. Just as long as you follow the instructions to the letter, you'll be fine. Also, I strongly recommend getting the Buildtak Spatula for removing prints. Worth every penny.

This is my second-favorite build surface (after borosilicate glass). I have 11 printers that I care for. 7 in a maker space, where many users are novice-level and don't know how to get the best adhesion. I have installed BuildTak on some of our printers, including a Malyan M200 and a Printrbot Simple Metal. Both have much-improved bed adhesion. Currently planning to update the maker space's old Makerbot Replicator 2 (unheated bed) with BuildTak.

The overall pad looks and feels nice, however aside from looks it isn't practical. First off the adhesive on the pad is a bit too strang, it makes it very annoying to install. adhesion to the pad was average I was still getting better results with painters tape. The final reason why I wouldn't recommend this is the price. Your paying 20$ for three thin sheets of plastic, that don't even work better than 6$ tape

In a word...WOW. In another word...AMAZING. I tried to go low-tech by using the sheets of masking tape and glue sticks with a >50% failure rate. I was astounded by the first print job using BuildTak. It was flawless. My only complaint was that this first print took a lot of effort to get it to release. Once it did, it came off with a pop. Now, every job is perfect. I can tell from the quality of this surface that it will last for a long time.

I love this stuff. For an unheated bed, it works better than anything I've tried. Cuts with regular scissors. adhesive backed, and each sheet lasts many, many prints. The trick to getting good adhesion is to getting the bed leveling correct. The filament should be slightly squished into the Build-Tak. Too little squish and it will pop loose. Too much, and it will be very difficult to remove without leaving some behind. Once you get it leveled correctly though, you can perform print after print without so much as an occasional cleaning. Large flat builds can really stick. Sometimes I design a little lifted section into part of the model to be able to get a knife under it and remove the print.I'd highly recommend this stuff for unheated beds. I've only tried PLA with it, so I can't comment as to adhesion of other thermo-plastics.