The Best Glue for PLA and PETG 3D Printed Parts
Multi-part models make up a significant portion of what I print. The Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and Grinch projects all involve […]
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What I’ve Learned After Leaving the A1 Running Constantly
The A1 has been on my desk for two years. It has never been boxed up, never been put in
Why PLA Filament Keeps Getting Cheaper — and What That Really Means
The filament I use most — eSun PLA+ — costs approximately £12–£15 per kilogram when bought at sale price on
How to Get Glass-Like Transparent Prints in PLA and PETG
Let us be honest with each other upfront: FDM printing will not produce prints as transparent as glass. The key
What is PCTG?
PETG has been the default step-up material for most FDM hobbyists for years — the answer to “I need something
What ‘No Sparse Layers’ Really Does — and Why You Should Be Using It
The prime tower is one of those features that most multi-colour FDM users accept without much scrutiny. It is there
Why Filament Profiles Matter More Than Most People Realise
Modern 3D printers have done something impressive and slightly deceptive at the same time: they have made the printing process
Filament Dryers: Why You Need One, When You Really Need One, and Which to Buy
Moisture is the most underdiagnosed problem in hobbyist 3D printing. Stringing that appears from nowhere on a spool you have
WoolyFil: The 3D Printing Filament Coloured With Sheep
Between the Bambu Lab legal drama, the Kobra X landing on the desk, and the Grinch slowly accumulating parts on
How Filament Management Actually Works in Bambu Studio 2.6.1
For two years the question before every long print was the same: is there enough left on this spool? The
3D Printer Nozzles: Brass, Stainless Steel, and Hardened Steel Explained
The nozzle is the last thing that touches your filament before it becomes a print. It is also one of
How Many Filament Colours is Enough?
When I bought my first Bambu printer I had a very clear and entirely delusional plan for filament. I would