Should you buy a 3D printer for home?

With the growing popularity of 3D printing, and prices dropping for hobby caliber machines, you may be asking yourself, “should I buy a 3D printer?”. Let’s weight the reasons to buy, and why having a 3D printer may not be right for you.   Reasons to buy There are...

Should You Be 3D Printing With Nylon?

Should you be 3D Printing with nylon? In the world of home/hobby 3D printing, PLA material is by far the most popular filament material to use. It’s easy to print, cheap, melts at a lower temp, and doesn’t emit a harsh smell. Plus its made from cornstarch or sugar...

Does Your 3D Printer Need An Enclosure?

Many 3D printers are designed with an open design that does not enclose the printer with any walls. This reduces cost and size, but does limit the printer’s capability a bit. If you’re printing only with PLA material, which is the most popular material, then printing...

DIY 3D Printer Filament Dryer – for CHEAP!

We’ve talked about the benefits of drying your 3D printer filament, and there are clear benefits. The next question might be “how do you dry 3D printer filament?”. The best way and most practical way is to use a dehydrating system. PrintDry, for example is a machine...