Setting up a resin printing area - what do I need to know?

paulthetexan

Howdy y'all, I got my first resin printer and I also just moved, so I have a room dedicated to printers, and I want a resin printing area in it. I know very little about resin printing, but I want to set myself up for success. Anyone have tips on how I should set up the resin printing area? My thought right now is to put it on a bench/shelf near the window and run a small exhaust fan next to it with a duct going out the window. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks guys!

HouseOfBugs

I'd recommend putting them in an enclosure to vent the fumes outside. They can get pretty stinky. Also having a work surface that is non-porous would be best so if you have a spill its not a big deal. I HIGHLY recommend getting a nice silicone mat to put under the machine and have on your work surfaces. I did a video on them here:

paulthetexan

HouseOfBugs Thank you for the response - I've been so busy getting my place set up (moved from the city to some acreage in the country) that I haven't been able to set up my printing room yet - but I am close to being able to set it up and will definitely use the spare soldering mat I have kicking around. Also planning to build a mdf/plexi enclosure for the resin with an exhaust fan to the outside. I'll post pics once I eventually get around to it. 🙂