Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
3D printing can open up new possibilities for woodturners in design, prototyping, and creating custom tools and jigs. I want to provide a high level overview of 3D printing so you will have a basic understanding so you can decide if it is something for you to pursue.
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You can download demonstration handouts, downloadable copies of articles I have published, and other useful woodturning information available on my website mikepeacewoodturning.com
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Why would a woodturner use a 3D printer?
01:13 Printer categories
01:51 Beginner model characteristics
05:10 Filament Types
06:48 Examples of lathe accessories
09:20 The Printing Process
13:24 Printing bloopers
13:54 Post Processing
3D printing can open up new possibilities for woodturners in design, prototyping, and creating custom tools and jigs. I want to provide a high level overview of 3D printing so you will have a basic understanding so you can decide if it is something for you to pursue.
If you find my videos helpful, you can buy me a virtual cup of coffee with this link. buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y
As a marketing affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases at The Woodturning Store. It is a great place to buy lathes, chucks and many other fine woodturning accessories thewoodturningstore.com/record-power/?aff=7
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/3PYfoKz
Newer version of Creality 3D printer used in this video amzn.to/4fO3XBE
You can download demonstration handouts, downloadable copies of articles I have published, and other useful woodturning information available on my website mikepeacewoodturning.com
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Why would a woodturner use a 3D printer?
01:13 Printer categories
01:51 Beginner model characteristics
05:10 Filament Types
06:48 Examples of lathe accessories
09:20 The Printing Process
13:24 Printing bloopers
13:54 Post Processing
