Tools
Hi,
I'm looking for recommendations for tools/accessories that I might find useful when 3D printing?
Thanks!
RE:
Deburring tool for removing brim
tweezers
digital calipers
small files for sanding parts
good small needle nose and side cutters
if building mechanical models you’ll want a small gun style cordless drill and bits from 1 to 6 mm at .5 increments and eventually a Dremel tool with metal cutting wheel and various small burnishing bits.
WIHA screwdrivers hex. 1.5 2 2.5 3 mm
RE: Tools
You might find some useful tips here: https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/tools-what-do-you-recommend/
wbr,
Karl
Statt zu klagen, dass wir nicht alles haben, was wir wollen, sollten wir lieber dankbar sein, dass wir nicht alles bekommen, was wir verdienen.
Wrong question, variants of this have come dozens of times on here, go search.
You will get replies assuming you are making superhero models, machine parts, childrens' toys, outdoor sports accessories and a hundred other alternatives. Each is a different case.
About the only essentials that didn't come with your printer are 7mm & 17mm spanners and you won't need those until you change a nozzle.
Cheerio,
RE: Tools
"About the only essentials that didn't come with your printer are 7mm & 17mm spanners and you won't need those until you change a nozzle."
I would like to make a small correction: 16mm open-end wrench (would be more precise than 17mm).
E3D V6 heater block: 23x16x11,5 mm
wbr,
Karl
Statt zu klagen, dass wir nicht alles haben, was wir wollen, sollten wir lieber dankbar sein, dass wir nicht alles bekommen, was wir verdienen.
RE: Tools
What I can also still highly recommend: https://www-de.wera.de/en/great-tools/hex-plus/
wbr,
Karl
Statt zu klagen, dass wir nicht alles haben, was wir wollen, sollten wir lieber dankbar sein, dass wir nicht alles bekommen, was wir verdienen.
16mm open-end wrench (would be more precise than 17mm).
In theory, yes; in practice, you are just using it to stabilise the block and unless it's squeaky clean the 'correct' size can be harder to locate and free afterwards.
I did forget to say that the thin ones intended for bicycle toolkits are best.
Cheerio,