Guides
Practical explanations of materials, print settings and file formats, with the designs where it matters in practice.
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Guide 1
3D printed Christmas gifts and decorations: how to print them in time
3D print your own Christmas decorations and gifts: a schedule counted back from the holidays, print time by type of design, filament and tips for two colours.
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Guide 2
Getting started with Gridfinity: a modular drawer system
What Gridfinity is, how to measure your drawer, which baseplates and bins to print first, and the print settings that make everything fit.
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Guide 3
Best infill and walls for strong, functional 3D prints
How much infill and how many walls does a strong 3D print need? Walls, infill patterns, print orientation and practical starting values explained.
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Guide 4
PLA vs PETG: which to use in the bathroom, kitchen and outdoors
PLA or PETG for the bathroom, kitchen or garden? Heat, moisture, UV and toughness compared, with print settings and when to choose ASA.
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Guide 5
How to 3D print without supports: design and print tips
Why supports are needed, the 45 degree rule, bridges, chamfers and orientation. Practical tips for 3D printing without supports.
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Guide 6
STL vs 3MF: what is the difference and which should you use?
STL and 3MF compared: what is inside each, which slicers open them, and when to use which file. Plus what STEP is for.
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Guide 7
How to 3D print a watertight planter: settings that actually help
Why 3D printed planters leak and how to prevent it: walls, bottom layers, temperature, vase mode, PETG and a simple leak test.
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