I loved this glass bed. After so much time trying to get anything to stick to the stock ender 3 bed, this glass bed has things sticking almost TOO well.

It was fine enough for PLA, but I’ve been playing with PETG lately and it sticks a little harder.

Well today I printed the entire bed flat for a little hiking table I’m experimenting with… and this happened when I tried to get it off…

Suggestions for replacement? Should I go glass again? I don’t have bltouch so I like how flat glass is, set it and forget it. But I’ve seen those magnetic plates that allow for super easy removal but just flexing the plate, but this bed is aluminum I think. Plus that seems similar to the stock ender 3 plate that I despise.

    • Thorry@feddit.orgEnglish
      3·
      18 hours ago

      I keep a very sharp scalpel next to my printer. It’s super thin and a bit flexible, but still has a sturdy handle to hold on to. With it I can get in between the glass and the PETG no matter how stuck it is. Once I cut a little bit, usually the whole print lifts right away.

    • Texas_Hangover@lemmy.radioEnglish
      2·
      18 hours ago

      I know absolutely shit-all about this subject, but is there no kind of release agent y’all can use? Like with molds and such?

      • cosmicrookie@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        12 hours ago

        I pour some alcohol around the base and then place them in the fridge or freezer. After half an hour they either release or are easier to release.

        The issue is finding space in the fridge or freezer for the larger prints

      • _stranger_@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        15 hours ago

        Many printers come with a thin metal plate that attaches via magnets, which you can bend/flex to help the print detach. Easily my favorite way to get a print off the bed.