PTFE Tube Broke + Snapmaker Update + Holiday Prep Begins | Print Shop Vlog #36

Big week - Snapmaker U1 arrives NEXT WEEK + holiday printing begins! 🎄🖨️ Festival recap, AMS PTFE tube repair, restocking sold-out Holiday T-Rexes, community brim tip testing, and the Snapmaker U1 delivery announcement! Plus printing Christmas gifts for family and dealing with crystal snake adhesion issues. 💬 COMMUNITY QUESTIONS: 1. What experience do you have with Hue forge? Would you like more videos on it? 2. What videos would you like me to make for the Snapmaker U1? 🔗 AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS - Filaments & Supplies: **SILK FILAMENTS:** - Rock Rainbow: https://amzn.to/478JYeZ - Rainbow: https://amzn.to/3VYY3Xd - Shimmer: https://amzn.to/470qj1Y - Earth Tone: https://amzn.to/47kxIrO - Galaxy: https://amzn.to/499DGhw - Burnt Titanium: https://amzn.to/478JYeZ - Blue/Green: https://amzn.to/478JYeZ - Gradient Green: https://amzn.to/3J5kAyt - Pink/Gold: https://amzn.to/47lqogD - Red/Blue: https://amzn.to/490oDGV - Blue/Silver: https://amzn.to/3KJF6Fr **MATTE FILAMENTS:** - Pastel Pink: https://amzn.to/47l5m1I - Yellow: https://amzn.to/4nMDh9p - Purple Sunset: https://amzn.to/3KK7MhC - Afterglow: https://amzn.to/4h3R2hi - Rosy Cloud: https://amzn.to/3KMOZ5c - Peachy Sunrise: https://amzn.to/42yyLTp - Maple Forest: https://amzn.to/3IEYYsQ - Rose Quartz: https://amzn.to/42CJ0pT - Malachite: https://amzn.to/4q5blPp **MISC SUPPLIES:** - Wood PLA: https://amzn.to/4nQ9Pzp - PETG Grey: https://amzn.to/3KO7rKM - BIQU Cryogrip Plate: https://amzn.to/470h4xh - Shrink Wrap Bags: https://amzn.to/47OzPW1 - ULEEY Model Nippers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFGQ2PN6?maas=maas_adg_524D299B8474D755E113A30AE0D89E6C_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Monday: Intro and Plans for the Week 05:08 - Tuesday: AMS PTFE Issue & Replacement 12:25 - Wednesday: Holiday Prints Revealed 15:04 - Thursday: Brim Settings from Comments 17:41 - Friday: Snapmaker U1 Update! 19:29 - Saturday: End of the Week Recap 🛒 SHOP HOLIDAY PRODUCTS: https://www.initiativedesign.shop/ 📱 DAILY SHOP UPDATES: - Follow for Snapmaker U1 unboxing announcement! - Facebook: @InitiativeDesignShop **MONDAY - FESTIVAL ANALYSIS:** Breaking down what sold well at the last festival! Understanding which products resonate with customers helps plan inventory and product development. This data drives smart business decisions. This week's focus: Restock inventory + start printing Christmas gifts, **TUESDAY - AMS PTFE TUBE FAILURE:** Discovered a cracked PTFE tube inside the AMS system - this explains some recent feeding issues! Complete walkthrough of replacing the AMS PTFE tube. These parts wear out over time, especially with heavy use in a print farm. **Step-by-step repair process shown** - if your AMS is acting up, this could be your issue too! **WEDNESDAY - HOLIDAY SEASON BEGINS:** Orders packed and shipped! Finally got the pink filament I've been waiting on for a order. Holiday T-Rexes are back for next weeks festival! **THURSDAY - COMMUNITY TIP TESTING:** Testing a brim setting recommendation from the comments! One of you suggested changes to make brim removal easier - let's see if it works! Also noticed the crystal snake getting slightly dislodged from the build plate during printing. Troubleshooting adhesion issues on detailed prints. **FRIDAY - PRODUCTION Showcasing this week's completed prints: - Bats - Crystal Snakes - Hue forge customs **TAKING A WEEK OFF MARKETS:** Skipping this week's market for a family event. Business is important, but so is family time! **🚨 SNAPMAKER U1 UPDATE:** It's happening! The Snapmaker U1 will be delivered NEXT WEEK! I'll start making content as soon as it arrives - unboxing, setup, first prints, comparison with Bambu Lab, and full testing. This is going to be exciting! **SNAPMAKER U1 CONTENT COMING:** What do you want to see? Drop suggestions below! #3DPrinting #SnapmakerU1 #HolidayPrints #ChristmasPrints #AMSRepair #PTFETube #SmallBusiness #HolidayTRex #BrimSettings #CrystalSnake #HueForge #PrintFarm #PrinterRepair #3DPrintBusiness #SeasonalProducts #FamilyTime #NewPrinter #PrintShop #MakerBusiness #CommunityTips Thanks for following along through repairs, holiday prep, and the excitement of new equipment arriving! The Snapmaker U1 videos are going to be epic! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss the Snapmaker U1 unboxing and testing series! 🚀