15 Useful 3D Prints: Go From Beginner to Advanced!

In this video, I’m going to share 25 functional, practical, and USEFUL 3D prints that will not only put your 3D printer to the test, but will each challenge you to learn a new and important skill that every 3D printing enthusiast has to learn.

Instead of wasting kilos of filament on useless junk, I’ve chosen a series of prints that test you and your printer on each of the different skills involved in 3D printing, from bed adhesion and retraction to advanced slicer settings and flexible materials… all while leaving you with a practical part you can actually use when you’re done.

It’s a veritable TRIATHLON of 3D printing. Can you print them all? Will you?

🎥 IN THIS VIDEO: 🎥
00:00 Introduction
01:04 Tupperware Lid Organizer
03:11 Drinking Glass Labels
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04:52 Threaded Containers
05:49 Cable Mount Organizers
06:32 Cable Winders
08:34 Tablet Stand
10:19 Drill Dust Collector
11:30 Broom Holder
12:09 Plant Labels
13:06 Dragon Scales Planter
14:19 3D Printed Carabiners
15:10 Better Shoelaces
15:58 Dual Sorting Tray
16:31 Parametric Cable Organizer
17:16 The Laptop Saver
17:56 Conclusion

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[thenextlayer]

THANK YOU for watching, sharing, liking, and subscribing. PLEASE let me know if you liked this video and would like to see more like it!

[Tom-mz]

I've got cancer and one of the MANY down sides I have is I travel for Dr's visits, scans, etc, so much more than I ever thought possible. These cable organizers have been a huge help in reducing stress when traveling. 3D printing have made my travel life so much better. Travel size storage solutions, folding phone stand, cable managers. Perfect hobby for me.

[baddan]

I suggest showing credits to the creators of the models when showing the makes

[miker]

I have commented in the past that these YouTube content providers will build bank accounts at the expense of normal subscribers, who don’t get the same treatment they get from the manufacturers when things don’t go well with a product that they promote. After expressing my feelings at “The Next Layer” because they promoted products I was unhappy about, I was quite surprised to get a message asking for additional information. Long story short, they took my information and used their influence to make improvements at the manufacturer! My issue was resolved within a couple days and I’m certain the improvements will benefit future customers. My apologies. There are providers who care about their subscribers and are willing to use their influence to hold companies accountable…The Next Layer is one of those providers! Well done and Thank You!

[chainmailleguy]

I would also like to see a video about calibration. As a relatively new user to the 3d printing world it gets a little overwhelming to understand everything. Maybe a series going from basic techniques to advanced

[Linkophere]

The video is great for guiding you to problems without helping with any of said new found problems. equivalent of a teacher throwing the textbook at you and telling you to read the chapter.

[thesnazzmaster]

Bro i put my printer to the test and i failed

[LikeAboss]

Use the tips of the calipers for a thinner surface you’ll get a better reading on the thickness of a curve

[allenellismusic]

Teacher to teacher, I think it's freakin' awesome that this video isn't just about the product, but also about what's learned it the process of making it. Way to go!

[natmickan]

As someone who also does a lot of drilling around the house, I’ll let you in on a cheaper, more effective & more accessible trick for catching the dust: try a post-it instead. You stick it to the wall just below where you’re drilling & fold the bottom half up so it’s like a paper shelf to catch the dust. It catches all of the dust (because it’s stuck completely against the wall), & if you don’t have a post-it, you can use tape & paper to achieve the same effect. It was a game changer for me :)

[sophisticateddelinquency]

Great video. Only thing that wouldve made it better are the resources to learn the skills needed for each one.

[Sirron]

Great list of functional prints to learn from. Just want to throw in a couple of my favorite types, bookmarks for testing first layers and bag clips for print in place.

[kylehund]

Was gonna subscribe initially but by the 3rd or 4th time he asked I was like okay man, clearly this is for plugging you and not the 3d printers

[printingthepokedex]

I would love to see an in depth "how to calibrate your printer" video. Just moved to klipper and have had my previous settings become obsolete

[nickhildenbrandt]

What is with the weird blurred box in the lower center of the screen in part of your video? It is very distracting.

[brianhaberberger]

I have been watching alot of videos thinking I want to get into printing, but honestly this video is kind of scaring me away. Sounds like you have to invest a ton of time and learning to figure out all these adjustments.

[martinmarkmarkovics]

I wish you the best in making youtube content and to help you there are some things i think worth mentioning:
- If you really want to make the viewer to learn how to print better then, teach them! Pick only 3 models, which you think the most challenging and tell what to expect, and how to prevent from failure. You are just mentioning what to expect, but THE beginner, who watches this video will just scrach his head where to start. (BTW, You did great at 14:35 and 16:50!)
- I wouldn't recommend such a big and high print FOR setting in the retraction. It's too much wasted material on the bottom before it starts showing the affection of the retract. Time and material could be spend more efficently.
- Try to show the latest, and mostly the easiest ways to edit/make models. The Prusa slicer 2.6 came out 2 weeks ago with the alpha version, that makes you able to create text on your model. I think TPU could be later in the video coz it's more advanced, then a "second model for learn to print".
- After a finished build you need to calibrate your printer first, and then you can print stuff with it... Don't be sketchy, when you made yourself to build a Voron! The whole point is to be professional, with fast and accurate printing. Calibration is foundation!
- 11:00. Instead of explaining that why this model wasn't correctly made for 3D printing, you could explain how to repair the modell to make it fit. For example I would cut down the bottom 1-2 millimeters in the slicer and if it's needed, then I would bring in a box and shape it so it makes the bottom on the same thickness as it was before.
- 12:00 If you already know the screws are gonna separate the layers, don't use woodscrews. They chamfered on the bottom so they will separate the layers, anygood the adhesion is... Use allen screws and washers instead. It's not just about the printing itself, but how you handle the print after the fact too..
- Don't hit your previous sentense. Vase mode has no infill as the hyperlapse shows, so you don't need, actually you can't change the infill by any means.

[onlymuppet]

In regards to your plants and gardening, has anyone suggested you get a soil test kit? It’ll give you insight into what nutrients your soil might be lacking and help your plants thrive.

[ntombizodwavundla]

You had me at item number 1 😂. I am sold 😊. Thank you.

[davidwilliams]

Pushing me out of my comfort zone in a couple different ways, good. I’ll try the screw top container first.