[Fliesbynight]

I haven't seen much discussion about it so I thought I would post a tip.

I found a UV light for curing resin from a 3D printer and it plugs in to the wall so it cures quickly with NO tack. No need to put a finish coat over the resin. Amazon carries it for $18. Compared to $50+ for the flashlight style it's a pretty easy decision.

Here's the link to the one I bought:

Amazon.com: 3D Printer UV Resin Curing Light for SLA DLP 3D Printer Solidify Photosensitive Resin 405nm UV Resin Affect with 60W Output Affect, DIY Curing Enclosue US Plug : Industrial & Scientific

Amazon.com: 3D Printer UV Resin Curing Light for SLA DLP 3D Printer Solidify Photosensitive Resin 405nm UV Resin Affect with 60W Output Affect, DIY Curing Enclosue US Plug : Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

(Edited to clean up the grammar)

 

[Fliesbynight]

Very interesting! Have you used it?

Absolutely! Got it two weeks ago and been working with it. That's how I know it cures without the resin staying tacky.

The only drawback is the wall plug, IMO. It limits where you can use it a little. I sometimes set up in fishing flea markets to try and support my addiction by selling flies. They are usually in school gyms so power outlets are limited but other than that it wouldn't be an issue.

 

[Fliesbynight]

@permitchaser , the link to the one I bought is in the OP.

 

[Fliesbynight]

Doing a little research, there are two things to consider:

1- The main difference is the intensity of the light produced. Obviously, the plug-in light has a higher output than the flashlight, especially as the batteries drain.

2- The wave length of the light also plays a factor. I might have gotten lucky buying the right one for the brand of resin (Loon Outdoors) I am using. It is something to consider when buying resins and lights.

I also got a tip from another forum I posted this in. One member there uses resin for a 3D printer and reports it works and flows fine. It is called "photopolymer resin" and quite a few of the products for this application specify the wave length of the curing light.

A quick search of Amazon gave me this link:

Amazon.com: ELEGOO Standard LCD 3D Printer Resin, Fast UV-Curing 3D 405nm UV Resin Photopolymer Resin for High Precision Rapid LCD 3D Printing Translucent 1000G : Industrial & Scientific

Amazon.com: ELEGOO Standard LCD 3D Printer Resin, Fast UV-Curing 3D 405nm UV Resin Photopolymer Resin for High Precision Rapid LCD 3D Printing Translucent 1000G : Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

This particular brand is $36 for 1000g, dunno what that in milliliters or fluid ounces. It also comes in colors. Might be interesting to experiment with.