Improved Length Printer with LM8UU Linear Bearings Review

Musimi camp fell apart within a month. Prusa is sending me more, but I wanted the printer to work again and one of these camps is still working fantastic. They are cheaper than Musimi although I was careful I destroyed one by popping 4 balls without feeling them fall out. So be very careful when you grab the lube and put it on the bar. The second ran with no issues and was completely silent for 2 hours of the 18 hour print. Works great as a temporary measure until the official ones arrive. Also

One star deducted because one or two bearings are very noisy. Everything works, but not quietly. They all roll, but not the smoothest. So for the money this is a good deal. Note: I cleaned and oiled them before using them on the 3D printer. No solids, just a tan dirt applied at the factory to prevent surface corrosion. I used Super Lube synthetic silicone lube in a 3 ounce tube with a 3D printed tip (available on Thingiverse); However, I think this is too much pressure for these camps. The lube

I bought these to replace some worn out bearings on my Prusa i3 MK 2.5 printer. Luckily I only needed one pair as these bearings are very volatile. Out of the 12 I received: 1 was a bit tight and didn't turn smoothly on a smooth rod. 4 felt very loose and had significant play. 7 were of acceptable quality - they moved slightly but still had some play. I tested them on a brand new inline rod and made sure to reel them back and forth to break them in. I also tested some of the original rods for…