10 MUST HAVE 3D Printing Tools
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2024
- I've put together 10 MUST HAVE 3D printing tools that every novice or expert should have in their 3D printer tool kit!
Having the right tools at the right time in any hobby is important. 3D printers and filament can be expensive, and succeeding as much as possible is important so we don't waste these precious resources. These tips, tricks, hacks and tools will help you get the most out of your 3D printing passion, and help keep it fun and maybe even profitable!
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1: Dremel Butane Torch
$54.11
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2: Glass IPA Spray Bottle - 2 pack
$19.98
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3: Micro fiber cloths - 50 pack
$12.99
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4: Deburring tool - 30 blades - 3 different blade styles
$29.95
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5: Purple Glue Stick - 60 count
$13.57
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6: 8 piece plier set
$32.99
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7: 17 piece file set
$23.39
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8: Super Lube Silicone Grease - 3 ounce
$13.92
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9: 0.4mm nozzle needle kit
$12.99
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10: 4 piece Hex screwdrivers in 1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3mm
$16.50
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:17 Butane Torch
01:34 IPA Bottle
02:23 Microfiber Cloth
03:18 Deburring Tool
04:11 Glue Stick
06:05 Plier Set
06:53 File Set
08:08 Super Lube
09:08 Nozzle Cleaning Kit
10:13 Hex Screwdrivers
Thank you to AdditiveRecreation for the beautiful 3D print of Red, our Red Fox lab that passed recently. 💜
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I never would have thought of using a deburring tool to clean up the edges. That's a great idea.
My feelings on the glue stick - when in doubt, whip it out. Can't hurt and it's easy clean up. I use warm soapy water on my flex plate for cleanup.
You have such a positive attitude that I assumed you would say the Super Lube was half full.😉
And what's wrong with your dog? He hasn't moved during the whole video.
Again, thanks for the helpful tips.
It’s not a real dog. It’s a statue. I have one just like it.
What printer did you print the dog on?
@@coreymac2381ok I thought it was just a very stiff dog😂
@@coreymac2381no way! I can’t believe the dog the size of a 20oz soda can is a fake!!
Its a real dog, it blinks att 0.49
One tool I tend to use every time I use my printer is a set of digital calipers. Of course I draw what I need in CAD so being able to accurately measure my target object is necessary for me. Thanks for the video!
Very welcome! Thanks for the comment! Calipers are definitely a great tool, and in my drawer, and we’ll include them in our next video!
I prefer manual calipers, digital ones lose precision and accuracy as the battery dies (and the batteries still drain whilst they are turned off)
Learn how to read some manual calipers and you'll have a set that are forever dependable.
@@lmaoroflcopter Cheap calipers lose accuracy for sure, a good pair on the other hand will stay accurate (at least as accurate as calipers go). For real accuracy a micrometer is a better choice, but again quality is a factor as well. Anyway, I bought a pair of iGaging calipers (~$50.00) in 2016 and I just changed my battery this week. They're more than accurate enough for my needs. The cheap calipers I had prior to the iGaging set would go through batteries once a month...
@@larry527az3 all electronic calipers i've used have done. My manual mitutoyo mit531-128 calipers are accurate to 0.02mm all day long, every day.
Yes, quality ratchet micrometers are incredibly accurate, but they don't have the measuring capacity in the same way as a caliper does at least in prices in my range.
@@lmaoroflcopter I inherited my fathers tool box a few years ago. Whole bunch of machinist tools that I thought I'd never use. Then I decided to try 3D printing a few weeks ago. Broke out the Starrett 120 dial calipers and designed a charging stand for my watch. Designed it as a press fit for the charging puck and it worked perfectly. Really going to enjoy this hobby I think.
The hobby torch I found at Harbor Freight for $12 .... a couple years ago . I use it all the time and it still works. Update: I just looked it up right now . It's called butane micro torch . $14.99
That's awesome! Great price too!
@@LoyalMoses it looks almost the same as the one you showed for $55 .... when I bought mine a couple years ago I was surprised it was only $12 . So going up $3 dollars is still not to bad considering the state of our economy. Hopefully it helps some of your subscribers.
Is it the same than we use in kitchen? As powerful?
@Babyfasty it is just like it . Go online and look up harbor freight mini butane torch and look for yourself and read about its features. I have had mine for many years now and use it all the time . A great product.
I bought one for 3 euros in the Netherlands, at the Action (dutch store)
In regards to build plate cleaning, I've found you dont really need IPA at all. 99% of the time just scrubbing for ~30 seconds under some warm water with a couple drops of dish soap does the job beautifully. The process is almost identical to cleaning your dishes, just gotta make sure to not touch the build plate with your bare hands very much
That is very true, soap and water work great!
Was going to say this
I just use windex. Main goal is to remove any grease/oils from touching the plate.
But then I need to take the plate to the sink. I can get a rag and IPA and just wipe the plate without removing it
@@fatal510 yeah, thats fair. im cheaper than i am lazy, otherwise i would probably use ipa and a rag, too
I have everything on your list, I’d add digital callipers, a paint brush for dusting away around the printer every so often, and blue 3m painters tape instead of glue stick.
Fantastic suggestions! We'll get those included in part 2! Thank you!
A good trick for glue stick is to wipe it away with IPA after applying. It looks like you wiped it all away, but the surface will still be slightly tacky. You can even see the glue is still there by running the build plate under hot water and watching the purple from the glue reappear. This way, I get the best adhesion, and it never leaves glue residue on the bottom of my prints.
Great tip Jeff! 🔥
I never thought of using beer to do it. lol ;P
I would add plastic razor blade scraper. And depending on what adhesive you use on prints, either (disposable) wooden coffee stirrers or (reusable) silicone glue brushes.
Oh! Great tools to add! There are so many, we’ll do a part 2!
literally the first thing I bought after trying the included metal blade in the bambu A1 and worrying about the bed being scratched. I’ve now bought a deburring tool too
One I would definitely add is a ratcheting screwdriver with a set of hex drivers. For ~$12 at Home Depot, a good ratcheting screwdriver should be in EVERYONE'S tool box, and adding a set of hex drivers makes working on 3D printers a breeze. I have a few ratcheting screwdrivers in my tool collection that I use on everything from putting furniture together, to putting up artwork, to working on 3D printers. They're invaluable!
Great tool idea! We’ll put this in a part 2! Thank you!
I’ll second this. A good, durable, ratcheting screwdriver is a game changing piece of kit for any tool badge or box. I have 2, and haven’t needed any others since they both still work. One is a standard screwdriver type but the other the handle can unlock and turn 90° to the shaft, making it like a allen wrench. And I got that one years ago on Amazon. It’s saved me a few times.
A couple of things i like to keep handy are spare nozzles, xacto set, and tweezer set. Great video, wish it was around when i started 3 years ago, haha.
Thank you! And also, those are great suggestions for the second video!
Using microfiber cloths is a great way to clean the bed, but remember when washing them, do not use any fabric softener at all. If you do, they wont clean as well and my leave some of that softener residue on the build plate!
Great tip!
Micrometer, caliper, ruler, protractor, feeler gauges.
If you're making functional prints, these things are a must for measuring stuff.
Those are great tools! Thank you for sharing!
A Noclogger tool saved my life with my Ender 3 V2 with pushing out clogged filament through the hotend and nozzle while I was learning. I still pull it out to make sure everything is running clean and smooth. Highly recommend
That’s definitely an awesome tool! We’ll get that in a part 2 video! Thank you!!!
Yes I have been using a hat pin for years bit it's nice to see that someone finally made a purpose built tool
As I just started in this 3D journey this is awesome to watch and making a shopping list.
Fantastic! Thank you and welcome!
@@LoyalMoses and going shopping for glue sticks! Lol
Hi! thank you for the video. I am new to this - been printing for a few weeks now. But I think a can of compressed air is useful to blow off loose material on the printing plate and inside the printer.
Great tip! and welcome to 3D printing!
I've been using 3d-printers since 2016, and I have never considered using a deburring tool! Thanks for that! Ordered myself a set =)
Fantastic! It’s so handy, you’ll love it! Thank you!
Nice to see many of us are finding/ using the same tool sets. Good Tips.
Thanks 👍
Thank you for sharing the tools you regularly use! I picked up a couple new tools that you suggested which make good sense to have on hand.
I wanted to share that I found using a small hand held vacuum (Bissell AeroSlim Cordless is my go2) around the printer is quite convenient for the little pieces of hard to reach filament droppings and dust. We all know how quickly those little pieces can make the area messy. My printer setup is tucked into a corner so sweeping around it or using the large vacuum does get old.. lol. Also, a syringe and large gage needle (16-18 gage needle) works great for applying grease to tight hard to reach areas. I have a few bearings on the Flsun V400 that are otherwise hard to grease without the syringe filled with grease.
Take care and keep up the great work!
Those are great tips! I’ll have to grab a vacuum!
Another thing I wanted to share, you can apply purple glue stick to the top of supports change your slicer settings where there isn't any z off set between the support and model, the underside will be great, and support will pop right off.
Interesting idea.
After having intermittent bed adhesion problems, I tried the purple glue sticks mentioned in this video. Seems to be working great. Thanks
I am glad it worked for you!
Another vote for the deburring tool! Thank you. Such a simple answer to a PITA! I HATE using brims so this will help a lot.
AWESOME VIDEO!! I use almost every one of these tools every day!
Thanks Casey!
Some good tips here thanks. great video. I don't have some of the items you mention so I'll look to get them. I will definitely give an upvote for the deburring tool. I already had one for metalworking and have used it on 3D prints an number of times.
Awesome! Thanks Geoff!
All great tips! Thanks for this dude!
You bet!
Love the Napster shirt and thank you for all you do
Thank you! Not a lot of people notice it!
@@LoyalMoses you should do a 3D print of the Napster logo, maybe make a helmet. I think that would be pretty cool.
@@LoyalMosesyeah not a lot of people on TH-cam are old enough to know about napster, limewire, morpheous etc😂 twas a wild time on the internet back then
I am using a hand drill, which is actually a screwdriver handle with a chuck to hold drill bits, to get holes to the required measure. Usually, the holes in a 3D print are too tight or side holes are oval instead of round or there are supports, that need to be removed, the hand drill does a better job than a dremel or battery powered drill, because it is more sensitive.
Interesting! Never considered that!
I got some great plastic spudgers from Harbor Freight a while back when I was detailing cars. They're great for removing trim inside a vehicle without damaging it, but they're also great for popping supports off without destroying prints!
Great tip! Thanks!
Spudgers? What is that in English?
Brilliant video. You are now my new go to 3d printing advise channel. Sending hugs to you and your family from Ozanköy in North Cyprus.❤
Thank you!
My kit also includes a Head lamp and some magnifiers sometimes you just have to get in close and bright.,, I am so never going to get used to you, Ihave had this image of you of an old rancher with a big cowboy hat for years and it throws me off everytime I see you :)
Recent years… I need more light to see too! Haha on the rancher part! 😆🔥
The older I get, the more light I need.
May I'm crazy but I'm a sucker for the wera hex wrenches. Have most of the rest of the stuff you have. Even have a box of purple glue stick even though I mostly use hair spray when I do need something extra. Great video! Need to look into some microfiber cloths.
I’ll go look at those wrenches, haven’t heard of them! Thanks Dinec! 💜
Such an underrated channel. Another great video :) keep doing what you do man!
Thank you! Very kind of you.
Cabinet card scrapers are invaluable for smoothing out prints with ease.
Fantastic suggestion!
I think a rod like the no clog is better than the needles the needles will some times just push thr clog back in for you to deal with later. The no clogger pushes everything out through the nozzle.
That’s a tool I use a lot as well! We’ll definitely do a part 2!
I use a 1/16 x6” drill bit to push filament out through the nozzle.
Great video. Not everyone thinks about the equipment they need when buying a first printer. I know I didn't think much about it.
Glad it was helpful!
wonderful video. Thank you! I think I have 7/10 already but that last one... hex drivers! Order has been placed. I run 13 ender 3v2's and 2 e5+'s. Only thing I'd add is a way to weigh what's left on a filament roll. I do that quite often when swapping projects to approx how much is left on a roll.
Great idea!
I use to be a movie theater projectionist and we used Super Lube in the projectors. Great stuff
Oh! No way. That’s cool! Believe this, I was a projectionist many years ago as a teen! 🔥🔥🔥
Anyone else shudder when Loyal had that deburring tool against his finger? And a Torch has been on my "to buy" list for the longest, looks like MicroCenter has a $13 TorchBlue Magnum.
The entire list is a great list!
I should add, they’re also really good at removing flesh! 😳 Thanks Setral!
Love the bad kitty shirt. Used to work at the original Napster
No way! That’s epic!
My go to tool is a mynt3d pen pro and a hefty battery bank.
The 3d pen allows me to make whatever I want, think of clever ways to get there, and even incorporate other materials to get there, and the battery bank I have mounted on an arm sleeve for no restrictions on mobility and accessibility.
I've made spears with a metal poll wood and PLA
Infinity gauntlet with a snow glove, black felt cloth, gem stones (party favors, they were cheap), PLA, and TPU
Ah! I don’t have a 3D pen yet, will need to grab one! I’ve heard that is a good brand though.
Your projects sound awesome! 🔥
@LoyalMoses I have step by step pics of them on discord at makers muse server. Under show and tell
great List, thank you!
You're welcome!
You fortgot the gloves one of my most important tools in my shop, to lube and remove resin prints a must
Great idea for the next one!
Thank you! Im new to the fdm printing and needed this!!!
Very welcome!
I use a set of dental tools to get support and clean up holes; they are seriously hard and work on fine details. I also got a Brass rod at 1.5mm, which will fit in the extruder tube and can push through plugs. I got hex drivers with ball socket ends, which work with obscure angles. And I also use a soldering iron to seat threaded inerts.
Those are fantastic suggestions!!!
Great tools, I have some of them in my kit. I also have "heavy duty contact cement" for gluing parts together. Now my parts are not held in place solely by glue, I always print some sort of shape that will hold the parts together, but if want to make sure they won't move, I use glue (Lepage Heavy Duty Contact Cement, 30 ml tube).
Something else that I keep in my kit is blue thread locker (blue Loctite). Very useful when I use small bolts and don't want them to unscrew after a while. Blue Loctite is not permanent and you don't need that much torque to remove the bolt later. It's just enough to ensure the bolt stays where I want it to.
Most of my stuff is in a small fishing tackle box, giving me plenty of room to store small tools.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing,
Thanks, super helpful!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!!!
Think I bought everthing on this list lol. Thanks for the 3d printing prep list!!!
Awesome! And thank you!
On glass build plates I use purple glue stick. To clean it I just run it under hot water. My main machine now has a Wham Bam plate with a PEX surface and it never needs anything, just occasionally hit it with the steel wool it comes with and some IPA.
Awesome! I like anything that makes it stick!
Love your shirt. Napster ruled. Thanks for your tips
Thank you! 💜
Every tip in this video is spot-on. I must get a set of long shafted hex drivers. I made the mistake of buying a multi-bit version, but the bit housing gets in the way in tight areas. Also, violin scraper blades were suggested to me by another channel and I sourced some on Etsy - the only place I found them - and they are awesome. They come in a wide range of shapes, so they fit anywhere and they are more accurate and versatile than sandpaper. No more selecting grits - more pressure = more material removed. No more removing sanding scratches - they leave a near perfect finish. Subscribed.
Thanks and great suggestions.
This is a great list! I regularly use everything mentioned except the glue stick :D
Thanks Rem!
You're welcome man! I see some of the changes you were talking about, fantastic work!
This was a great video already 1 minute in!!! I've been using cigar lighters, and they keep dying on me b/c they're not meant to be on for a long time... didnt' know a "hobby torch" was a thing, and a creme brulee torch is too powerful. Ordering one now, good work.
Thanks!!! It is THE most used tool in the studio.
I got cloth shop towels at Lowe's, $3 for like a dozen. They're not microfiber but they're really cheap.
That’s awesome! They’ll work!
I purchased an IFixit toolkit to work on computers and I find myself using it more often for my 3D printer than I do for computers. Other than that I can't think of anything that I use every time I 3D print that wasn't already mentioned in some form or other.
That’s a GREAT recommendation! I don’t yet have an iFixit kit! Need to get one!
I found in many cases wide painters tape works as well as glue stick. And it cleans up easier.
Great suggestion!
Hex drivers are a good idea. I'm going to check those out!
This is great. I have all these items already and don't use them. Thanks for the video
Awesome!
Missing from your list is a scraper tool. I used to use a Stanley wallpaper scraper that I filed the edge to a razor but recently bought an Ankermake M5, it comes with this metal plate with a knobbly surface (PEI?); everything sticks when it's hot, everything releases when it's cold. Not needed a scraper so far. Nice list. Butane micro torch and cloths arriving tomorrow!
Oh, absolutely! Great idea and awesome on picking up the torch and cloths, we use them SOOOO much here, every day actually.
I own multiple deburring tools and never thought to use them.. Thanks for the tips! earned a sub from me.
Awesome! Thank you!
Literally wearing that same shirt right now. Funny. The number one tip is an absolute must have for anyone who does hobby stuff in general, not just 3d printers. And the spray bottles for IPA are a must. If you don't want the expensive ones, you can grab some at the dollar store (or equivalent where you live).
AWESOME! And great tip!
I’d like to find that hex driver set in a T-Handle configuration!
Thanks for the great video.
There are a TON of t-handle drivers on Amazon!
@@LoyalMoses I like the set of the only 4 sizes I want, in 4 different colors! Would be PERFECT if T-Handled 😅
Thanks for the info, Loyal!! I have two outta ten. Time to go shopping. 🍻🍻
You are very welcome! Got to have ALL the tools!
Hey. On the deburring tool, there is a plastic specific blade that doesn't dig in. It has a much more obtuse angle. I know the more expensive brands offer them. Not so sure about cheapies
It looks like for the deburring handle listed it would be a BS2010/S20 blade. E200 for the heavier duty handles.
Thanks! This red one has a couple of options with it, haven’t tried those with the other angle yet! The blades are so sharp, last so long.
Best bed surface I’ve ever used is a piece of G10 from McMaster Carr. Not that expensive and far better than the glass and pei beds I have. Rarely need glue or anything ever. Granted I only ever print PLA, occasionally PETG and rarely TPU but it sticks great every time
Fantastic suggestion! A lot of people looking for affordable options now days.
It always surprises me when I hear about glue stick or spray.
I print PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA and TPU, and I've never, I repeat never, needed glue. And I've never had to adjust anything either.
I use an MK3S+, I mounted it, did the calibration for the two plates I use (PEI and textured) and it's been running like this every day for 2 years...
The only time I've ever had problems with adhesion was with PA-CF, and glue stick was a disaster with the marks it left on the print and the dirty plate.
I've ordered an X1 Carbon, and I see they're also talking about glue, which scares me. If that's the case, I'll send the machine straight back and buy an MK4...
Otherwise for the rest of the video, very good recommendations !
I wouldn’t let a $0.30 glue stick have that much power over me.
JUST picked up a deburring tool - wish I bought that earlier!
Awesome! They are so handy!
Why have I never thought of those hex screwdrivers...
I hate those hex keys too and those seem like a great deal aswel!
Exactly! So much better to have these!
i love your tech videos. may i share it with my friends who can not access youtube? Thanks.
Hi, Moses, love your channel, apart from all the tools you mentioned, I do use a Minicraft Rotary Tool, and some quality digital calipers. Big hug from Portugal
Thank you! Ah, rotary tools are awesome and we’ll have that in our second video! Also, calipers too! Hi Portugal! 😁
AWWWWW I love that the Red statue is there as the good boy he is.
Thanks Miren! 💜
I just use a cheap little refillable butane torch lighter. But I do have the Dremel Butane Soldering Iron with multiple attachments that I can and do use also.
IPA, must have, bought 10L for my use with my Resin printing.
Microfibre, must have.
Took forever to find a seller that had stock of the deburring tool.
Gluestick... my first one came with my K1, worked well, and IPA to reset it was a game changers :)
Haha, I got a 5 piece set of pliers, from helping me unclog stubborn nozzles to ripping off supports, a must have.
Got a 10 piece file set, but it is cheap AF, and they snap, so definitely get a decent set with handles.
Still need to get a decent grease, will see if they stock Super Lube locally or get a similar one.
Got a set of Acupuncture needles, helps massively with the K1's stubborn clogging.
I picked up a cheap AF 115 piece Electronics Toolkit for tearing down laptops, and the hex bits are perfect for my printers. I keep the most used 4 sizes by my printer's side. As a bonus, it came with a flexible extension shaft that helped me get the side fan out of my BIQU B1 that nothing else would have been able to reach without removing lots of other stuff first... all for about $7.50
Great collection of tools, and I'm happy to see that I managed to tick all the boxes just using some good old problem solving and research. Will definitely point friends new to the hobby to this video/channel.
This was awesome to read, thank you! Would you recommend that Dremel butane soldering iron?
@@LoyalMoses as a filament cleanup torch, sure, for heat shrink tubing your wires, definitely... but as a pure soldering iron... not so much. I mean it is portable, but the tip is just crap, in my case anyway. I've had way more luck with an el-cheapo USB powered soldering iron and a battery bank for portability than with that Dremel.
It does make roasting a single marshmallow for my daughter a breeze thanks to the flat nozzle torch thingy :)
I just got into 3D printing, but the ifixit pro tech toolkit i already had has been very useful, especially since i hate allen keys as well
Great suggestion!
I bought a deburring tool, and I've found it's pretty darn hard to get it to do anything even remotely useful. I find a good set of flush cutters to be far more useful. Not only can you cut things with them, you can scrap with the side of the head, you can use them as tweezers, you can pry thing off with them. Like they are a go to tool for sure. The best one's I've found are the ones by C.H.P. (If you get other brands, I've discovered they are not nearly as useful, as geometries just aren't as dialed in.) They're made in Italy, they're reasonably cheap, and they last forever. I have a BUNCH of them, and have them laying around the house, they get used ALL the time.
Funny thing, I saw needle files on Lowe's website but couldn't find them anywhere in the store. After searching in the back they finally found a set that had been returned and only charged me $3.50. I've been using them for years now.
Dang! That is a great price! Cool that they found them for you!
#10: As a retired Machinist, I prefer the name, Allen Wrenches, keys open locks. Allen wrenches, as you know come in different forms. You like the screw driver type while like the long standard type that the long end has a Bondus type cut in it so it can be used on an angle to quickly thread Allen screws into a part, then the short end is used for the final tightening.
Cool!
I have used, dynamic, vision miner nano adhesive, magigoo, bed weld, aquanet etc. Best all around, Bambu Labs glue stick is awesome, it just works and can be refreshed endlessly by getting wet and rubbing it around.
That’s great! PVA is a great interface layer!
@LoyalMoses not all PVA, whatever bambu uses in their stick is different. It's much more reliable with different temps, plate surfaces, and filaments. When I'm not sure what will work, this is my go to
not really a NEED but
a nice set of calipers for measurement
a drill with a 7mm hex socket for quick nozzle changes (the adjustable toque is a must if you dont wanna mess up your hot end)
and a container to keep either failed prints , supports , or other throw away plastic stuff (for remelting in the future)
We’ll definite include calipers in the next video! Thank you! 🔥
@@LoyalMoses no problem and keep up the great work
I have tweezers and a small brass wire brush (toothbrush size). This are great to clean the nozzle and pull the oozing from the nozzle before print mesh leveling (prusa mk3s user). Also after that mesh leveling, some dots of plastic might have sticked to the bed. I have a small plastic spatula (it's meant to disconnect large conectors in mobile phones and laptops.. just a plastic spatula, flat and wide edge) to scrape any dots of plastic from the bed after leveling (before the actual print start.. i babysit each start of the print, watch the 1st layer starting then off i go and log in form time to time into octoprint to check the webcam).
This in addition to pliers/sidecutters, glue stick, IPA, cloth (i use cotton pads, and pour from the bottle on the cooton pad and wipe), i also have a smd hot air rework nearby (great for controlled destringing.. not as fast as torch, but more control, no residue left. I also have an array of torches, but bigger, brazing torches, oxy-accetilene torches.. but way to big and powerful for 3dprints.. i might get a small creme brule torch type to test it). A soldering iron is useful for inserts (and general soldering of wires as i tinker with raspberry, arduino, and automatization), 3d pen is useful to melt and deposit the same plastic to bond prints, or to add changes (i had too much slop for a lid while closing, so added some lines with 3d ped to thicken some areas to adjust the fit)
Those are awesome additions to the tool list! Thank you for sharing.
What reg PLA (no silks or special) do you use the most.....cost & where? Thanks. & FAV Printer.....
The filament we use the most is probably Polymaker PolyLite PLA, and PLA Pro, about $20 to $25 a spool at loyal.ms/polymaker (aff), and second to that is probably SUNLU and ESUN rainbow silk filaments, love them from Amazon. Favorite printer, that’s tough, we have so many and I like a lot of them! QIDI X-PLUS 3 is a fun machine!
Files over sand paper any day. A big problem of sand paper is that it releases some grit and the grit then embeds in your 3D print resulting in discoloration. The file set you show seems like a good choice. You need the brush to clean the files to prevent clogging the file and contaminate prints with different colors from a previous job. Always have dedicated files for 3D prints, don't use files on both 3D prints and wood or metal.
I personally use Nicholson "hand smooth" files and those are fine enough to even polish a 3D print up to a fine matte finish.
I’ll go check those out! Thank you!
I have also used sharp card scrapers to remove plastic quickly.
i found the super lube out myself a couple years ago. Game changer for moving parts.
It's awesome, and not too expensive either!
Missed Calipers, and Cleaning Filament. Great List!
Thanks! Watch the second follow up one for more!
Great video but you can get torches for around half that that have even better flame options
Thanks! I said that in the video, that is the torch I prefer.
Is it the same than we use in kitchen? As powerful?
Every print i use photopolymer resin to coat it after curing it helps cut down sanding/layer lines immensly
Awesome!
Nice list! Agree.
Thanks Timothy!
Great job! Thank you so much! I’m buying a 3D printer after seeing this
Awesome!
Anyone who thinks hairspray is inferior to glue stick may have tried the wrong hairspray. In my experience, you need to use basic, “plain Jane vanilla” hairspray with no additives. I found that Aqua Net extra super hold is both extremely effective and very cheap. A regular sized can usually lasts me about six months to a year.
Yes, I have heard that a lot! Aqua net is super popular.
@@LoyalMoses a friend swears by glue sticks, and I swear by hairspray. We both have ender 3 style printers with PEI covered spring steel beds and BL / CR Touch sensors. We both get very good print results using our preferred adhesion aids.
I found out, when you're using gluesticks, save your IPA and just wash your buildplate with warm water and dishsoap. Works pefectly fine and saves money.
Absolutely! Great tip!
Nail files, mine came in 180 and 240 grit and are on a stiff board. Great for cleaning parts.
Nut drivers and magnetizers. Old people eyes need a magnified ring light on an arm. Small vise. My lab sees work on electronics, 3d Prints, and firearms and is my radio shack. The tools overlap quite a bit.
Great suggestions!
Walmart sells microfiber towels in a roll like paper towels they are like $14 a roll of 50 or 75 they are great and cheap enough to be disposable
Oh, that's not a bad price! Thank you for sharing.
i only got a small comment on the glue part
personal i only use glue as a "release" agent , not as a "product to make your prints stick"
so it wont get used unless i print certain materials ( like tpu ) as then it is a must , just pesonal opiniion
Then a other question ,can you make chapters so i can easy find back the numbers ^^
Thanks! Also, there are chapters and links in the description!
Good tipsand I love how your wearing an old Napster shirt
Thank you and awesome you recognized the shirt!
My best tool is a thumb drive ratchet with a 1/4 socket for print nozzle swap. I pack the socket with paper to limit how far the nozzle goes in the socket.
Great tip!
Great list
Hey! Thank you! 🔥
I just use the camping torches. You gotta buy the torch part and the tanks separate but they last FOREVER and way cheaper than 55 bucks. Hope this helps!
Heck yeah! We use the large torches too! They last FOREVER, I agree!
Nice list! I also hate Allen Keys, definetly worth investing in a tool set.
Thank you! We have our own allen key hate club! 😆
Thanks I've finally found an utility to the Crème brulée torch I bought 10 years ago 😂. I'm so crafty that I have 7/10. Maybe 8 if I could use sewing machine oil instead of the lub gel, I'll wait to have my machine and it's manual for that
AWESOME!
Thanks for the great advice! What is your stance on filament splicing tools (DIY silicone tube and welding iron, or other commercial products)?.
Indispensable in my view if you want to use up 100% of the filament you paid for.
Great suggestion! I have one in the bench drawer!!!
For needles, maybe look at piano wire from a local/ online hobby supply shop. They are used in many hobbies, but I used it originally for RC aircraft. They are usually available in 1/1000 of an inch measurements. Take a trusted micrometer/calliper so you don't get the wrong size by accident.
Great tip!
or you could use guitar strings....
Solid Suggestions Dude.
Thank you so much!
Good list!
Thank you!
My spay bottles always die extremely quickly. I'm assuming they just can't handle the iso.
I’ve heard that before, these have been here for a couple of years. Wonder what the difference is?!
@@LoyalMoses might have to find some. The only thing I can think of is the gaskets inside are just soulable in alcohol. I have heard that's a thing with old cars that's why people are anti ethanol in fuel.