What Happens When You Give A Carpenter A 3D Printer?

Short answer: good things happen! This is literally a game changer for someone who can use it as a tool for designing and testing projects.
The printer I settled on was from #bambulab the P1P model and I've been using it every day for the last month, sometimes 5 times per day!
To use it to it's full potential I've also been learning FreeCad. Powerful FREE software, but a steep learning curve.
I won't be posting videos on 3d printing on this channel, but my projects may include 3d printed parts and will also be putting the stl files for some finished projects (like the sanding blocks shown in this video) on my Patreon and Locals for supporters.
Oh and the strength test for the handscrew clamp - it was surprisingly strong! It crushed that full can of beans (try doing that with your bare hands, for example) before the glue broke on the handles. So it's pretty strong and could be a lot stronger with a bigger leadscrew. The spline down the centre of the leadscrew can be made from solid hardwood or even aluminum or steel, and that would make it many times stronger.

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[JohnHeisz]

Short answer: good things happen! This is literally a game changer for someone who can use it as a tool for designing and testing projects.
The printer I settled on was from #bambulab the P1P model and I've been using it every day for the last month, sometimes 5 times per day!
To use it to it's full potential I've also been learning FreeCad. Powerful FREE software, but a steep learning curve.
I won't be posting videos on 3d printing on this channel, but my projects may include 3d printed parts and will also be putting the stl files for some finished projects (like the sanding blocks shown in this video) on my Patreon and Locals for supporters.
Oh and the strength test for the handscrew clamp - it was surprisingly strong! It crushed that full can of beans (try doing that with your bare hands, for example) before the glue broke on the handles. So it's pretty strong and could be a lot stronger with a bigger leadscrew. The spline down the centre of the leadscrew can be made from solid hardwood or even aluminum or steel, and that would make it many times stronger.

[jorgeconcheyro]

Now we are going to see 3D printed stuff that nobody ever thought before... Your creativity is amazing John!!!

[jfinaz]

A woodworker with a 3D printer? That upped your game exponentially! I can hear you chuckling in the background as you display more and more new items you made with your new printer toy. You're liking it! A lot! I think the 3D printer was made for you (creative minds). Have FUN and thanks for sharing. 🙂

[hed]

You should put up the stls for download for the things you modeled. I'm interested in the sanding blocks.

[KyleMerl]

Love it! I've been hoping to see you get into 3d printing for years now. Looking forward to more content on this topic.

[markm]

The P1P has mounting points for side panels etc.

[CordCrenshaw]

Is there nothing this man can’t do?? Great seeing you dive into new things.

[Gabrulo_knifemaking]

The problem with most 3d printing enthusiasts is that they don't know how to build the things they print with their own hands, that's why 3d printing was always seen not so seriously by makers, it became popular only for printing art like miniatures of mini figures or to make prototypes, i also always thought at 3d printing as something that handcraft unskilled people would use to make things, but you showed is much more than that! I think that knowing how to build those things you printed with your own hands makes you understand better how they need to be printed to be useful, also using wood where is unnecessary to print is very important, cause i saw too many projects where the objective is to print every part, like a challenge, while using wood for the support parts saves time and makes a stronger structure. Now i want a 3d printer😅

[DrLarryAnderson]

ABSOLUTELY Fantastic, John!!! Loved every second of this video and can hardly wait until you publish more of your amazing ideas coming to life.
I had an Artillery Sidewinder X1, but after fighting the clogged nozzles for a couple of years, I finally just gave the thing away to a really brilliant 3D printing enthusiastic near me. And, he has added that to his mini-farm. So...
I'm on the verge of ordering a Bambu PS1 so I can crank out some more woodworking "helper" gadgets.
Thanks for your perpetual inspiration, sir!
~Dr. Larry S. Anderson • Tupelo, MS (birthplace of Elvis)

[MakeBuildDad]

Incredible stuff as always! Your creativity is off the charts. You having a 3D printer and using it for things like this is going to be awesome to watch!! Cant wait to see what you come up with!

[schcreations]

I'm so excited that you finally got a 3D printer. Looking forward to what else is going to come about because of it!

[SanguineVoyeur]

I got into 3d printing to augment woodworking until an injury let the printing dominate the manual labor. It is inspiring to see the two combined, even better than I imagined.

[HeroicDesignCo]

Love the designs. Try swapping to gyroid infill - with the grid infill the lines are crossing each other and it can cause issues where the print head scrapes on existing lines. It's the only issue I've had with my BambuLab machine since getting it.

[markrussell]

One of the best uses for a 3D printer I’ve seen to date. Great video.

[benkeller]

Great Video John. As a woodworker and a 3d printer person, this was a fun video. They are tools just like anything else in the shop. Great to prototype ideas and build functional parts.

[AmericanMaking]

My wife loves woodworking videos, and I love 3d printing videos, so these vids are ones we can both get into. 👍

[Timbochchnz]

That enclosure is spectacular well done. I might have to make somthing similar for my own printer minus the wood work as me and wood dont get along lol.

[baconsoda]

This was a great video, your pride and pleasure in your success were rightly justified.
Best Wishes, B.

[randymacsgarage]

thanks John I have often wondered about all the things I would do if I had a 3d printer I hope you keep at it there is so much more.

[GaryBarnes-cm]

I'm here for all your content. Recently into 3D printing myself and enjoying the way it blends with my other hobbies.