10 MUST HAVE 3D Printing Tools

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.

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!

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

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

Micrometer, caliper, ruler, protractor, feeler gauges. If you're making functional prints, these things are a must for measuring stuff.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Love the Napster shirt and thank you for all you do

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.

I've been using 3d-printers since 2016, and I have never considered using a deburring tool! Thanks for that! Ordered myself a set =)

After having intermittent bed adhesion problems, I tried the purple glue sticks mentioned in this video. Seems to be working great. 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!

Thank you so much for the info., input and links! I came across your video while looking for a deburrer for my resin crafting and art. I've been thinking about 3D printing as well at some point so I've saved your vid for future reference if/when I decide to go that route. I've already added a few of your suggestions for my own creativity to my cart :) Thanks again and have a great night!

As I just started in this 3D journey this is awesome to watch and making a shopping list.

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.