I have been 3d printing for over four years and have never printed a benchy. Ninety % of everything I print is a repair part, a tool , replacement item, or equipment I want or need. 3d printing has saved me hundreds of dollars in tools and less frustration in finding a solution to a problem. Great video by the way.
Same! And honestly I don't understand why people buy a printer and then say "what do I print now?". I mean, it's like buying a car without really having to go anywhere.
I just started a month ago. I haven't printed a benchy yet. I wanna see how long I can go. Idk why, but the thought of a benchy makes me mad lol. It's literally the first thing everyone prints when they get a printer. But I get it. It's a tester.
Been printing about 6 years and only just printed my first benchy last week. I wouldn't have bothered normally, but a 14 min benchy seemed too good to pass up.
Currently living in Korea where they have to separate their compost in a special red bag. Here, most people keep it in the freezer so that it doesn't make the house smell, but it would be nice to have a bin to keep in the freezer like that, so there isn't just a bag floating around. Now I've got to figure out which plastic will hold up best in the freezer. 🤣Thank you for this video. I'm trying to talk my husband into getting a large format printer, this was super useful. Helped him remember how much money we saved when the shelf in our closet fell and we printed off new anchors for it. Other useful prints I've found (just to help the cause): Spice racks, tea dispenser, coffee pod dispensers, rulers and protractors for kids when school starts, mounts for eyeglasses, kitchen aid organizers, soap dishes, and lithophane gifts.
My wife has the perfect “kill phrase” for printing these kinds of things: “Let’s go to IKEA, it’s faster.” But being a sweetheart she’ll let me do it the hard way anyway…. well, usually… uh… sometimes🤔😉
Definitely another one of these focusing on tool storage please! One little bit of constructive criticism (and this is purely my own personal opinion) - I'd prefer a shift (maybe 10-30% more) toward dynamic b-roll footage of whatever you're talking about, and/or making more use of your standing-in-front-of-the-camera time to physically show us stuff. Everything you're saying is relevant and interesting, and there's nothing wrong with your face (or hair!), it's just about whether the visuals are adding value to the content of any given segment. As a point of reference, I think you nailed the balance in your previous video about the camera mount :) For a new channel you're doing great! Keep it up and I reckon it's only a matter of time before your subscriber count starts soaring.
This is fantastic feedback, THANK YOU! I’m coming from the education space where I teach on camera, but you’re right! More B roll, less face! Thank goodness I have the Jib now to make that easier (most of this was recorded before it was done)
That really did not bother me much but that may be just me. I tend to multitask a lot and run videos in the background. As the verbal descriptions were quite good, I did not feel that I was missing anything by not watching the video the whole time. When there were things presented that I wished to see, I just switched to the video tab and backed up a bit to watch for the details. I very much appreciate the chapter markings. They make it really convenient to find specific sections that I would like to study more closely.
My S/O has actually liked 2 things I printed for her. One was a wicker basket style pen holder for her desk at work. I also printed new shower curtain holders since ours were not very good or nice looking. I also noticed she really likes the marble white filament a lot. I made a corner Apple TV holder and that was the first time she even raised her eyebrows at any print I did. I also made a remote holder that goes on the bed so that we don’t lose the remotes which happens almost daily before I had the holders.
I actually suggested shelf supports to my wife yesterday but she does not want plastic on her new kitchen walls. We will see how those silly floating shelf supports hold up. I also have been waiting years to get a 3d printer to finally fix the kitchen trash can so the peddle will work again. That can cost almost $100! One of the first things I printed was a door stopper that fits on the hinge pin of the pantry door as it was bumping the new oven's knobs and turning the on stove whenever you opened the door. Even though the hardware store is only 2mins down the road it was a holiday weekend and company was coming so it was faster to print something I also just got an overpriced Cricut for my wife and I ended up making all the labels for the Christmas decorations. This video is so on point.
Lol,the kitchen trash can Paddle was one of the first things i repaired when i got my 3D printer. Those things are meant to break - with only 50gr of plastics it could have lived forever, but the manufacturers decide to make those things flimsy..
And with good finishing work, plastic parts need not look like plastic! A good coat of primer, and some of the cool rustic-looking metal paints (or rub-n-buff) and you can have an awesome custom component that would be a pain to cast in metal yourself, but looks nearly indistinguishable from the "real"-metal thing sitting next to it. I say "real" metal because half the time it's just a cheap nickel alloy plated with a metal it's supposed to look like (IE copper, bronze, chrome, etc.) I love the Rustolem aged-metal spray paints.
Am currently in the "print random shit to my heart's content" phase, but am looking at the options for expanding my printer's usefulness out to other stuff, and many of the things on your list were on my mind, I just have better ideas now. You also made a great point in saying if it doesn't exist you can just...make it. This specific thing that you need for this task doesn't exist? Make one. Missing a screw or anchor for a DIY project or break one? Print a new one.
A trashcan was one of my first functional prints with my first printer! I was sharing an office with a guy who just left the wrappers from his tea bags on top of the water cooler every day! So I maxed out the print volume on my little tronxy X1 and printed a tiny 3 litre trash can.
I'm only getting into 3D Printing bc my wife bought me one for Christmas just gone. Hell of a learning curve, especially as it's a resin one, but loving it. The second you mentioned drawers, my brain immediately went to my garage where all my Ryobi Battery packs live. No matter how neat I try to keep them, every time I open their drawer, they are messed up (thanks again Wifey). Going to make some dividers so only the right batteries go in the right spot!!! What DEMON would put an 18V battery next to a 36V one, so there is no room left??? :)
Currently researching the idea of getting a 3d printer as some of my friends have a few and love them, but I keep coming back to "besides DnD what do you use it for?" so this video was really helpful thank you! I don't want to drop $500+ on yet another paperweight.
The first things I printed other than decorative busts were a new handle for a screen door and a separator for a glass patio table and the umbrella pole that passes through its centre. Both had broken. They were the final push I needed to get a printer
I've found printed bearings can actually be super useful in the right applications. They don't tend to spin as freely as metal ones, which is a property you might want sometimes. Obviously they won't hold up to high RPMs, but for low speeds, they might just be perfect. Spool holders, for example, you might not want to spin too freely and unravel your filament..
I saw those and almost laughed → then I got to thinking they wouldn't show them if they didn't work for something...coming from the world of Caterpillar equip, that's where I immediately went...obviously they do not belong in there...LMAO
Following a bathroom remodel by a past-his-prime contractor I was left with no less than 3 switch boxes improperly cut into the paneling. The solution was to print oversized switch box covers. I printed with copper colored pla, painted to match the Mediterranean Bronze color and sanded down edges to show copper highlights matching my wife's selection of bathroom fixtures.
The first useful item that I printed was an electric toothbrush holder that I downloaded from Thingiverse. It gave us a stable stand in whch to place the toothbrushes so that they are no longer laying down of the vanity top or setting unsteadily in paper cups or other improvised holders. My wife loves it and keeps talking about how wonderful she thinks that it is. A tool that I printed was a set of feeler gauges so that I could measure tight spaces like slots for mounting tabs. While they are probably not as dimensionally accurate as a set of machined metal gauges, they have the advantage of giving the dimensions needed for the as-printed part.
Ive done soooo many prints for my girlfriend, dad, and friends. From interior car parts. to hangers for shelves, to outdoor pieces. For example my dad needed a low volume part for an RV fridge. The part online was $40 and would take a month to ship. 30 min of design, 30 min print, and .5 cents of plastic.
Hello 🙋🏾. I'm from an African country without 3D printer , would like to know if it's possible to make a Pulp mold for egg cartons with 3D Magic ✨ ? . Btw i'm trying to design an egg carton machine.
was a little worried this was going to be a waste when I saw the trash can as the first item. But I'm glad I hung in there! Dude! You have some FANTASTIC ideas in here!!! And really helped me see that I can push past my limitation fears of building with the plastics! Thanks!
Can confirm, the repkord system is truly awesome. I personally am quite tall so I hung it right up next to the ceiling, high enough that it is totally out of the way but I can still easily reach it all. (4) 10 foot sticks of 1/2" EMT ran me like $30, plus 6 wall cleats and 6 brackets. The perfectly sorted by material and color rainbow of filament is so satisfying.
One useful thing I printed (apart from Gridfinity boxes) was a toilet seat hinge. If I didn’t print it I’d have to replace the whole toilet seat, which would cost some good money I could buy filament and generate a lot of plastic waste from the old toilet seat. Printed the hinge in PETG and it’s still strong after one and a half year. Managed to find a hinge that actually fitted my toilet seat. Greetings from Brazil!
I'm excited to try vase mode. But I do want my vases & planters think so they don't look like cheap dollar store plastic containers. Love the draw organizers you did! Definitely going to try that.
My wife was most impressed by two things that I've printed. The first was a replacement part for a rotating food tray that we borrowed from a friend and broke while assembling. Scored huge points for being able to fix it before returning. Second print that impressed her was a mount for a Google Home that hides the cord and gets it up off the kitchen counter. We have a lot of little potted plants that could use some nicer pots. Definitely need to make some nice models and get our plants looking nicer. She is still skeptical that 3d prints can actually look like something other than cheap plastic.
I just finished up 2 kitchen drawers with Alex Chappell's grid system. stacking boxes 45mm high gave me 2 layers of organization. In the spirit of this channel, it was loved by the spouse!
@@thenextlayer I use gridfinity for small part stuff with the 3d printer room and out in the shop. The AC stuff is 55mm squares so fits larger things better plus nothing was custom fit, just simple stacking boxes. Both are great systems
This is an educational video to make people realize that not only can a 3D printer create excellent models, it can also change our lives with our hands instead of going to Ikea and say "i need help"( just kidding haha) Thank you very much.
Good video. Very inspiring. Your presentation was about the mindset of practical 3D printing and not just to what to 3D print. Something like planters, you mention things about décor styling as well as a tip not to go overboard in printing pots "heavy" and "thick." I like to see a video (if you don't already have) that takes an idea of another designer and the thought pathway to grow it, improve it and customize it. Your on-camera persona I connected with. I don't feel like I'm watching a city-slick salesman or a monotone engineer. Very good video standards. Thank You!
Yeah Sneaks' arm is not without flaws, but it's working OK for me so far. I didn't try to use the printed fasteners, but instead used Adrian Carpenter's remix for 6mm metal hardware. IMO the biggest flaw is the rounded corners which I haven't been able to get to print super cleanly with PETG. Chamfers and angles would have been better there.
@@thenextlayer Yeah they work fine so far. They are printed covers for the bolt and nut heads, so it looks like you are using the printed ones. Only downside is they add weight. Would be good if I could find some aluminum hardware that would fit.
Excellent video and very informative! I've been 3d printing for 4 to 5 months with my ender 3 pro and recently added an ender 3 max. I love seeing all the practical prints I can do outside of my model railroading related prints.
Awesome video mate. Best printing ideas I've seen so far. I can finally motivate getting the 3D printer I've always wanted. Also, good points on the large format printers, it may be worth spending a little bit more so it has more real world applications.
Great video! I’m always looking for useful 3D prints but they usually show the same things. What you figured out its a very interesting twist to approach creative use of existing design. Keep doing great videos! You earned yourself new sub
Did I like it? Yes! Did I subscribe? Also yes! Did i comment? … can’t wait to print some of these. Got a move coming, and my new office and garage will have space to try them out.
Nice ideas! But you might want to consider charging your phone via cable. Wireless charging strains you battery enough as it is but putting even more distance between the coils just kills it
Really? I thought wireless charging was better because it's generally slower and I once read that it """stops""" charging when your phone is fully charged. Obviously it doesn't actually stop or your battery would slowly decrease again but IIRC it's better to have a fully charged phone on a wireless pad than plugged in.
Great video that actually gives good suggestions instead of more articulated octopi/dragons/lizards. Printing signs is awesome. Love the resources, too.
There's a myriad of little printed gadgets in and around our house. The keypad on the garage door opener. We had drawer installed inside kitchen cupboards; the handles I made. My desk lamp. A hidy box for an emergency door key outside somewhere. Phone cases. A mini LED flashlight molded around my house key. A hose tamer for my CPAP machine. Everyone of those things is custom designed to fit our very specific needs, which is why Fusion 360 design skills are central to the whole deal.
I'd like a tool video as well! My first functional print was a replacement tripod throat plate after being unable to find a replacement that supports one of my 15-20 year old tripods. I have two that use the same style of plate, so I had to switch the one plate I had back and forth. Edit: I never thought of printing light diffusers. Could be useful for lighting up dioramas!
@@thenextlayer Not sure if you’re looking for tool ideas but there are some printable lazy Susans that work with marble ball bearings. Mine isn’t the best but it helped when I was a pinch. Needed it so I can rotate an object I was spraying with primer.
I really impressed my wife with my 3D printer when I fixed her '70s vintage Singer sewing machine ( she loves to sew) needed some special washers that I could not even find available if I wanted them so it took out my calipers and measured what I could of the old disintegrated ones and print it out new ones installed them and she loves it her machine is usable and she can keep crafting LOL
Thanks so much for watching... and sorry my hair was a disaster in this video ;) Let me know what you thought, below, and if any of these were a surprise to you!
@@thenextlayer many parts except for the set room behind you, it's not bad by any means it's just impressive how the designer nailed the sterile look. All the white really does it along with the minimal looking surfaces and even your simple pots remind me of those I've seen in hospitals.
The single most useful thing i have printed for myself was an enclosure for my printer. I print on an OLD monoprice maker select v2 that has never recieved any sort of upgrade. I wanted to stadt printing in ASA and get into vapor smooting my parts but wothout an enclosure i couldnt get it to work at all. Most of the enclosures i could find for sale or even stl files online were either crap, didnt fit my printer, or needed 5+ lg of filament and i couldnt justify any of that for my cheapo printer so i modeled up a new enclusure that uses plaskolite corrugated plastic for the walls and very very minimal amounts of filament for the edges and corners and tbh it works AMAZING. Changed the way i print everything.
Im still in the upgrading the printer with arbitrary printed parts phase 😂 Having a young kid is a good justification tho, endless custom cheap toys is kinda incredible
Mounting adapters.... all sorts of... Brio to LEGO adapters, car NOKIA phone holder to universal phone holder adapter, 1/4 inch to hot shoe, 3.5 inch to 2.5 inch HDD adapters, nano SIM to micro SIM adapter, x inch screw to y inch screw adapter
סרטון נחמד, כבוד למולדת 😊 לא יודע אם הייתי מדפיס פח אשפה, במיוחד כאשר העיצוב סתם פשוט וחלק ולא משהו ייחודי ומעניין. נראה לי קצת בזבוז חומר וכסף. כנ"ל לדברים אחרים שאפשר למשל להכין מעץ בהרבה יותר זול כמו מגירות או תופסנים וכו'. אבל כן היו כמה רעיונות אחרים נחמדים, בכל מקרה בהצלחה ויישר כוח!
While I don't have a SO at the moment I appreciated the joke and the sheer practicality that can come from 3D printing. I do not have one but am going to get one within the next week and this just really made me think about what all I am going to make. I subscribed for the sheer humor alone but really appreciate the deep dive into the ways to help your everyday life
Thanks for usefull tips. I would like to see prints that are used out of the house. Ideas for cars and bikes for example. Keep these videos comming. I will check the otherones also.
I’ve only printed stuff I needed, and have found plenty use for it. I think some people just buy a 3d printer without actually having a use for it. I think you need to be a hobbyist of some sort or have some interest in designing something
FINALLY the first video that is not like: "Here are 20 generic practical things you can print" - and then lists them. Even being from great channels, those videos always felt like they have been missing something, they left me feeling a bit empty inside and I was never truly satisfied after watching those. Now I finally figured out why. They just told you to copy something. This video instead inspires you to think about your own situation in your home and stimulates your creativity. Even while watching this videos and looking around in my room I had 3 ideas what to 3D print to improve my situation. Truly awesome suggestions/stimuli, and I have finally found that first and only "useful 3D prints" video that actually did something for me personally. Consider me impr...subscribed :) The one thing that I never thought about printing before is like you said: heavy-duty mechanical stuff. I plan to make a swivel arm mainly from aluminum extrusions to hold my 48" TV so I can swing it from my desk (use as a monitor) to in front of my sofa. I was long agonizing about what to use as a hinge and how to mount it to the wall. Door hinges maybe? This video made me think about that the hinges might not be impossible to make out of 3D prints and some axial bearings.
One thing that made me exceptionally happy to hear in this video is that Sunday is the start of your work week. Too often nowadays, Monday is being called the first day, but it is Sunday. This is because Saturday is the Sabbath, the true seventh day of the week according to the Bible.
I've printed some pretty useful things for our daily use home. I'm a very organized person, so boxes and trays I printed to hold from screws in the garage, to my reading glasses on my bedside table. I've printed hooks for our helmets and headphones, racks for our hard drives and cases for our docking station and hubs. I can't stop printing. I've printed stands for my collectibles and book ends for my shelves. I need help to stop 🤭! But I can't. You just gave me the cable channels to print. I gotta do it now
