Essential (and obscure) 3D printing tools and spares
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 Published On Sep 8, 2020

What tools and spares do you need to run your 3D printer? Here is my selection.

The links below are affiliate Amazon links. You do not have to use them if you don't want to. I have linked to either products I own, budget products or Amazon's choice.

Timestamps with Amazon product links:
0:00 Introduction
0:50 General tools for assembly and disassembly
Bondhus ‘L’ allen keys: https://amzn.to/3bCRTDX
Bondhus ‘T’ allen keys: https://amzn.to/2GA2VhL
Budget screwdriver set: https://amzn.to/2FbiN9U
Adjustable wrench: https://amzn.to/2FbFD1x
¼” socket set: https://amzn.to/3m2myPO
Ignition wrench holder: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:283...
Allen key holder: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:378...

6:12 Tuning and maintenance
Feeler gauges (if you hate a free piece of paper): https://amzn.to/2R70XHY
Digital calipers: https://amzn.to/3Bu6yjN
Dial gauge: https://amzn.to/3fbw02B
Synthetic grease: https://amzn.to/3aqLT0a
Sound level meter: https://amzn.to/329MjG2
Budget Multimeter: https://amzn.to/3m0x765
Multimeter with temperature reading: https://amzn.to/2EZggQx

8:21 Spares and consumables
Capricorn PTFE tubing: https://amzn.to/32dzISt
Capricorn PTFE tube cutter: https://amzn.to/2F8KNv9
Creality and other style thermistor (common): https://amzn.to/3m8Jm0D
E3D thermistor: https://amzn.to/2F8LPr1
24V hot end heater cartridge: https://amzn.to/336f1XH
Creality style silicone socks: https://amzn.to/2R8Fez2
E3D silicone socks: https://amzn.to/3jV8S7j
Assorted size MK8 brass nozzles (suit Creality and E3D: https://amzn.to/3ieDjFe
Metric screw measuring device: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:415...
Assorted budget M3-M5 fasteners: https://amzn.to/35mQzns

12:17 Wiring
Wire strippers: https://amzn.to/2FcueOL
Budget soldering iron: https://amzn.to/3m2hpYc
Reputable soldering iron: https://amzn.to/2ZizSGa
Goot soldering tip cleaner: https://amzn.to/2R4rlCb
Dupont connector wiring kit: https://amzn.to/2F9vNNt
Crimping tool: https://amzn.to/2RipnhP
Heat shrink pack: https://amzn.to/35mUBfA
Braided sleeve: https://amzn.to/2Zh5QSW
Spiral wrap: https://amzn.to/2F93aQD
Cable ties: https://amzn.to/3lUxoay

14:46 Post processing
Amx3D tools review:    • AMX3d tools review - Must have 3D pri...  
Amx3D tool kit: https://amzn.to/335uxmJ
Sanding sponges: https://amzn.to/3ibeeuK
Deburring tool: https://amzn.to/326ze09

17:24 Design and modelling
Meshmixer free software: http://www.meshmixer.com/

18:22 Obscure tools

20:50 Conclusion


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