Top 10 3D Printable Tools Every Maker Should, Like, Make

Make your electronics projects easier with nine useful 3D printable tools, and one worthless one! They're all free and (mostly) easy to print.

I scoured Thingiverse for the best free 3D printed models that deserve a place on any maker's workbench. These clever gadgets will simplify your soldering, open new options for 3D printing, and impress all the other nerds.

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[handdancin]

seems like the tush would benefit from being a little plumper on the bottom side

[jrm]

this guy always looks like he's about to tell me my power level.

[Fngel]

At first I was scared when he chloroformed me, but then I was intrigued when he started talking about 3d printer things, and now I'm glad he took me home after knocking me out.

[sebastianbruhn]

Ayy YouTube recommend is getting better :), finally a new YouTuber who is relevant to my interests, and has amazing comedic taste.

[autofigure]

For the bolt sizer you could also add hex cutouts so you can super glue hex nuts into it to see what the exact threading is for that bolt (like a 10-32 vs 10-24)

[amadexi]

I'm watching this but I don''t even have a 3D printer

[WorldofKlown]

That Altoids eject button gave me Mac classic flashbacks, of getting hit square in the Adam's apple by an ejected floppy.

[maickdaenen]

'unless you're in a wheelchair' my god haha

[someguy]

I like the idea of the dremel storage tower but it is literally available, filled with dremel tools, and is only slightly more expensive than the raw plastic filament needed to print it.

[JustInTime]

2:02 "Unless you are in a wheelchair"
That was a good one and caught me off guard, thank you for the laugh! (And maybe useful prints)

[Jmortonvids]

I bought my first 3D printer two years ago. I have spent enough time watching Youtube videos on 3D printing that Noah could have built the Arc twice. I have never ever seen or heard of you. You, sir are the most entertaining maker I have come across on Youtube...HANDS DOWN! Love the humor, love the shooting, and your video editing. I think if you keep producing content of this caliber, you're going to grow to have a huge audience, keep up the great work, you have a GIFT! I'm looking forward to much more content! Bless you, brother!

[rdh]

The Prusa adaptation of the TUSH, used on the Prusa Mini, is far superior to the regular TUSH. It is very adjustable without falling over, and if you put non-slip foam pads on the bottom of the Prusa Mini spool holder, it does not slip on most surfaces.

[jdduncan]

I freakin' love your description of the Dremel Bit Storage print!

[TheKway]

So youre telling me I shouldn't have a giant ziplock bag of miscellaneous batteries just chilling in my desk drawer?

[drowhodis]

Zack really spilled an assortment of bolts just for a 5 second clip. When it took him probably 5-10 mins to find and re sort them. That’s dedication right there. Respect ❤

[Pablomcdubbin]

"Just spread your tush to the appropriate width, get your spool up in there and start extruding" 😆😆😆

[shyguy]

Me: hears him say "Keter"
Also me: a fellow intellectual, I see.

[andreacook]

#5 is an umbrella swift, but for fillament. I'm also a knitter, and yarn can come in hanks. You use an umbrella swift (or a grumpy partner) to hold the hank while you wind it into a ball.

[ThomasWeeks]

That Dremel storage bin ROCKS!
Two things it needs.. A hinged dust cover, and a holder for the dremel itself! :)

[heckyes]

Youtube algorithm on point! So glad I stumbled over here.

I didn't realize how badly I needed hot nerdy talk delivered with comedic punchlines. Thanks.