Creality Ender 3

Budget FDM printer - great for learning mechanics and troubleshooting. Use this as a "mechanics lab" to understand how printers work.

Prusa Research MK4S

Reliable workhorse printer - higher success rate, great for building confidence. Bias learning on this one.

Prusa

Essential for maintaining 3D printer nozzles. The short, dense brass bristles safely remove residual filament and debris buildup from hot nozzles without scratching. Use regularly before and after prints to prevent clogs and ensure consistent extrusion.

Kinex 150mm

Precision measuring tool with 0.01mm resolution for verifying print dimensions, checking filament diameter, and calibrating your printer. Features mm/inch toggle and retains measurements after power-off. Essential for quality control and troubleshooting dimensional accuracy issues.

Olfa SAC-1

Sharp 30° snap blade for post-processing prints. Perfect for removing supports, trimming brims, and cleaning up hard-to-reach areas. The acute angle provides enhanced control for detailed work. Stainless steel handle resists corrosion from cleaning solvents.

Prusa

Improves bed adhesion for tricky filaments like PETG, ASA, and flexible materials. Apply a thin layer to the print surface to prevent warping and help prints stick. Also acts as a release agent for PETG, preventing it from bonding too strongly to PEI sheets.

Prusa

0.3mm diameter needles for clearing partial clogs from nozzles. Insert into a heated nozzle to push through or break up debris blocking the filament path. Keep these handy for quick fixes when you notice under-extrusion or inconsistent flow.

Fanttik E2 Ultra

Cordless precision screwdriver with 50 magnetic bits. Perfect for printer maintenance - tightening loose bolts, adjusting belt tensioners, replacing nozzles, and assembling printer upgrades. The 0.6N.m torque is gentle enough for delicate electronics.

Workpro 6 inch

Small precision pliers for detail work. Smooth jaws won't mar surfaces when removing supports or holding small parts. Essential for pulling stringy filament, bending wire for inserts, and general post-processing cleanup.

Workpro 8 inch

Longer reach pliers with built-in wire cutter. Heavy-duty CRV steel handles tougher jobs. Use for reaching into tight spaces on the printer, removing stubborn supports, or cutting zip ties during maintenance.

Boenfu 6 inch

Sharp side cutters that snip flush to the surface. Perfect for trimming support nubs, cutting filament cleanly, and removing brims. The flush cut leaves minimal marks to sand. Essential post-processing tool.

Overture 1.75mm

Reliable everyday PLA with excellent dimensional accuracy (±0.02mm). Gray blue is a versatile neutral color great for functional prints, prototypes, and display pieces. 1kg spool. Print temp 190-220°C, bed 50-60°C.

Overture 1.75mm

Classic black PLA for professional-looking prints. Excellent layer adhesion and minimal warping. Great for functional parts, enclosures, and anything that needs to look sleek. 1kg spool, ±0.02mm tolerance.