15+ 3D Printing Tools You Definitely Need

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You guys asked for a video all about tools for 3D Printing... so here it is! I hope you enjoy!

The right tool can mean the difference between a fun, quick, high quality project 3d printed, and a frustrating hack job you end up doing over again… And while you might not realize it at first, creating a smooth and enjoyable workflow for your 3D printed projects requires a lot more little tools and accessories than you get in the box with your 3d printer.

In this video I'm going to share all of my favorite tools for 3d printing with you, as well as what they're used for, where you can get them and much, much more. Plus, you'll even see some exciting 3D prints I've been working on in the video.

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00:00 Introduction
00:49 Cigar Lighters
03:03 Microfiber Rag
03:53 99% Alcohol
04:55 Dish Soap
06:18 Glue Stick
08:01 Hygrometer
08:53 Vacuum Filament Bags & Electric Vacuum
09:41 Reusable Silica Gel Packets
12:28 Deburring Tool
13:25 Pliers
13:53 Flat Cutters
14:33 Ball-Head Allen Key Set
15:39 Low-Profile Wrench
16:32 3D Pen

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[thenextlayer]

THANK YOU so much for watching! Let me know what you think in the comments - I read every single one :)

[morrielewin]

The 15-20 minute length is a sweet spot for me when the material is presented in a clean and cohesive fashion. I am subject to interruptions when I spend too long watching videos (wife, kids, cat, household emergencies, etc.) so being able to cherry pick videos based on length is a habit I have fallen into post-covid. Not to say I don't watch longer videos (Critical Role, anyone?) but I get to watch them in sections.

[conorstewart]

A 3D pen is definitely useful. I was printing a planet carrier for a planetary gearbox, the planet carrier would require a lot of support to print it as is, so I split it up into the main body of the carrier and the pins. I printed the pins with a hexagon pin on the end and the carrier with a hexagonal hole. These fit together well and then I used a 3D printing pen to melt them together, making the join almost as strong if not as strong as the rest of the print.

Another cool application I just thought of is to use on wear surfaces on your prints, when it wears down you could just use the pen to add another layer of material on top, sand it to the required shape and then use it again, without having to reprint the entire piece. Similarly you could just use it for repairing 3D prints.

[smellycat]

I wipe down my head bed with isopropyl alcohol with a fresh paper towel before every print and about every two weeks I wash the build plate with good dish soap. These steps really help the curling off the build plate. Thanks for the vids

[braxtonstein]

As a new member of the 3D printing community (Ender 3 S1 Pro + Halot One Pro), you have my gratitude. I've been constantly searching for new ideas, tips, tricks, and everything in between; your videos have been the most helpful by a longshot.

[WatchmakerErik]

Great video!

I don't know if you were joking or not but just in case you weren't... Deburring tools are indeed designed to remove burrs. A burr is something that machinists like me encounter a lot.

Whenever you cut a piece of metal, whether it's with a milling cutter or on a lathe or with a saw, it always leaves a raised rough edge called a burr.

Burrs are problematic, because not only do they constitute a scratching or cutting hazard for your poor fingers, the fact that they are raised means that they can cause parts that have tight tolerances not to fit together properly. We use deburring tools in the shop a lot remove these birds so that parts fit properly and don't cut anyone. Also, two straight cuts meeting at a 90° angle can leave a very sharp corner. Even though it may not be a burr as such, we used to bring tools to break these hard edges.

I hope that was informative!

I get the impression and forgive me if I'm wrong, that before you got into 3D printing you didn't do much other making except probably wood working. Coming from an automotive and metal working place to watch making and then to 3D printing as part of a general Maker's journey, I find it interesting what tools people do and do not know are out there. I also find that the most interesting things come from people who have two intersecting maker specialties that may not necessarily always be combined.

I am looking at getting into 3D printing in this video is extremely helpful please keep up the good work and keep making great content.

[ScytheNoire]

I store my in-use filaments in an IKEA SAMLA container with weather sealing added to the lip. It's filled with 4L of reusable silica in fine mesh bags. I use some printed PETG SAMLA clips to keep it sealed tight. Easily holds 8 spools, and could stuff another 4 or more if I really wanted to pack it full. The reusable silica can be dried out again in the oven.
I think I saw the first iteration of this idea from CNC Kitchen.

[puravidasusy]

this was definitely a very useful video. I’m a newbie to 3d printing and am interested in learning more about 3d printing. I love videos that talk about all the tools you need and where to get them. Thanks for adding links and also thanks for sharing other youtube channels that you follow. I definitely prefer shorter videos so that they are more frequent and not have to wait a long time for the next one. Thanks for sharing 😊

[ChromDome]

I don't know if you will see this, but if you do, I would like to offer my thanks for your videos. I'm an old dog trying to learn a new trick, and I'm brand new to 3D printing. Your videos have been extremely helpful to my learning process. I appreciate your time and energy in bringing this to us. In answer to your question, I am a fan of longer videos as long as they aren't full of fluff. Thank you!

[FilamentStories]

I've never tried Voxel PLA, I need to correct that! I laughed at the manual pump option. I only did that about twice before I went to the electric pump! Love the tool list, so many great ones and I need that low profile wrench, that thing is fabulous!

It is good to see a channel is growing solidly 👍Keep on good work man

[juliehadley]

I just started the video and you have already provided me a great tool I would never have thought of. Curling prints- I never would have thought to use a lighter to heat and then flatten the area before the situation becomes a horrible outcome. Thank you!! Now, back to the video.

[AlwayzFresh]

Glue sticks for the win! Even my Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro came with a branded glue stick. In those rare situations where nothing else works, and you cant re design the model, this has saved the day on more than one occasion.

[conorstewart]

When you cut or drill metal you are left with a little material around the edge of the cut or hole, this material is a very thin layer of very sharp metal, that is what a burr is. The deburring tool runs along these cut or drilled edges and removes the unwanted metal, it helps with the finish of the part and it removes the razor sharp burrs, making it safer to handle. So it is a tool for removing unwanted material from edges, which is why it is also very good for 3D prints and cleaning up edges.

[peterleblanc]

Nice list! Adding the wrench to my kit. The others I was already using. 2 tips I've come across related to these tools.

Tip 1: Instead of the cigar lighter look up butane soldering irons. They usually have small heat gun attachment that can very precisely heat or clear strings. Along with the torch and metal tips you can use for shaping or cutting prints. Berkling BSG-568 is a quality unit, but there are other cheaper ones.

Tip 2: There are other blades for your deburring tool! Noga is a high quality brand that has so many attachments it will make your head spin. One I want to feature is the S150 blade that will drop into your current tool. It is designed for plastics and has a much finer point that the typical S10 style, which is great for getting into tight spaces on your 3d prints.

Nice job explaining the uses of each item featured!

[jamesmason]

I definitely prefer the longer videos. Thank you and keep up the good work

[johnsanford]

Most pharmacies (at least in the US) carry 90%/91% alcohol, it should work just fine for bed cleaning. The 99% and 100% alcohols will evaporate so quickly that it becomes a challenge to accomplish the CLEANING. Even 91% evaporates pretty quick.

For the ball end Allen Keys, I strongly suggest these 4 brands: Allen, Bondhus, Wera, PB Swiss.

[scottthroop]

"I dont even know what a burr is." ...Then proceeds do define it perfectly spot on, LOL! Love the channel, new subscriber. A tip when ordering rotary burr knife blades: For 3D printed parts, be sure to order blades designed to use on aluminum and soft metals, NOT the ones for hard steel. They have different cutting angles, and the one for steel will chatter as you pull it along a part edge, leaving a worse edge than you started with. Also be aware that the blades made for soft materials are ground at different angles on each side and are designed to cut in one direction. If you cut along an edge, and then cut backwards going the opposite direction, it will chatter and make a saw-blade-like edge on the part. These can be found in right and left direction. The blades made for hard steel have the cutting edge ground equally on both sides of the blade and work in both directions. Generally, a right handed blade is designed to draw inward (right to left direction)or toward yourself with your right hand, which gives the most stable control and smoothest cut. Vice-versa for a left hand blade in your left hand.
These tools work incredibly well for de-burring or breaking the sharp edge of holes. With a right handed blade, whip it around the hole edge in a clockwise direction, and vice-versa for a left hand blade. In the machinist world, we call this tool a burr whip, and used correctly and with some practice can create a very fine, precise edge bevel or hole chamfer that looks as clean as if it were machined that way.

[voxelpla]

Awesome Video! I wish I had this video when we started our print farm.

[clb]

Absolutely try the different filaments for the 1st time. The channel has taught me a ton as a nub to 3D printing.