Rock-solid build plate pad upgrade for Replicator 2

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Improve your Replicator 2's build platform rigidity and potentially enhance tall prints' surface quality with this practical upgrade. Just a few days after acquiring my Replicator 2, I noticed print degradation and cracks in prints due to the floppy acrylic build plate. A temporary fix involved using paper shims between the plate and levelling platform, but a better solution was needed. Thus, I created felt surface saver pads that offer greater dimensional stability than rubber ones. To make these pads, purchase adhesive-backed felt pads (usually used to protect hardwood floors) from a local supermarket or hardware store. Trim the pads to be 1-2mm high, score them with a knife for easy cutting, and use sandpaper to smooth any imperfections. Finally, cut the pads into four segments and replace the old ones by following these steps: remove the acrylic build plate and levelling platform, clean off adhesive residue, prepare the surface with mentholated spirits, apply the new felt pads, reinstall the levelling plate, and run a bed levelling procedure.