Print-in-place, pin and living hinges explained, with tips from Maker’s Muse and Slant 3D on orientation and when to use a metal pin.
Category: 3D Printing
3D printer reviews, comparisons and buyer guides from Home Smart by AE Mind.
One PETG printed anchor held over 75 lb in its designer’s test. What works, the right material and orientation, and when to buy real anchors.
Design pulls to fit existing screw holes, print a drill jig, and pick the right material, with builds from 3D Printing Nerd and Send to Print.
A printed snowblower knob saved one user about $25. How to measure, design and print knobs that fit any shaft.
Spacers, washers, standoffs and shims print in minutes. What to print, how to size it, and when metal washers are better.
Toolbox organizers, socket trays and trim tools: 7 prints that help in the garage, plus which car jobs need metal tools.
Printed on their side, 3D printed screws took about twice the torque in one test. How to print stronger screws and when to use metal.
Knobs, spacers, hinges and anchors: the hardware worth printing, what to buy instead, and the metal kit to keep on hand.
Organizers, wall systems and tools: the most useful workshop prints, grouped by category, with tips from Teaching Tech and CNC Kitchen.
Printed clamps and vises handle light work with the right settings. Here are the types, designer settings and where metal is better.
Printed threads work best at M6 and up. When to print threads, when to use inserts or metal hardware, and how to fix tight fits.
Bit cases, drill mounts and drilling guides you can print, with design tips from Maker’s Digest and Bitner Built.
Magnetic socket rails, wrench racks and hex key holders: organizer styles creators print, with tips from DIY Fab Shop and Phil Vandelay.
Shop vac adapters, blast gates and cyclones you can print, how to size an adapter, and how to seal printed fittings.
Battery and tool mounts for Milwaukee, DeWalt and Ryobi: what to print, how to get a snug fit and which filament survives a hot garage.
Screwdriver racks, glove box holders and sander shelves: French cleat holders creators printed, plus how printed cleats compare with wood.
Router templates, marking gauges, bench dogs and drilling guides: 10 woodworking jigs worth printing, with tips from Artisan Made and WayofWood.
The 3D printed tools creators actually use: speed squares, bench dogs, gauges and clamps, with credited videos, filament picks and safety limits.
Skadis, Multiboard or standard pegboard: what to print, why short hooks hold best, and what Slant 3D and Distracted by Design learned.
CruiseCup’s founder says 160+ 3D printers helped launch a can cooler that brought in about $808,000 in 2025, then he moved to stainless steel. Lessons for print farms.