Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Sometimes you just need the part, even if the process is compromised. In this video, we go through the dodgiest 3D printing shortcuts and hacks that actually work. These may get you through in a pinch, but I would not recommend them long term.

Please own up to which of these you’ve tried, and add anything good/bad ones I’ve missed.

0:00 Introduction

0:44 Fixing it with fire

1:39 Old school part cooling
Torture test by Simon: printables.com/model/336072-torture-test

3:31 Derelicte enclosure
ABS explainer video: youtu.be/UawxywHptMU
Wham Bam pop up enclosure test: youtu.be/2D-WRCGcJbs

6:01 Who needs CAD?

7:23 G10 bed on a budget
Makers Muse video on G10 bed: youtube.com/watch?v=g0PK4oXbJT8
VPS Data G10 beds: https://vpsdata.shop/

10:04 Colouring in support
Support material guide: youtu.be/K_ZGZe-pbTI
Sharpie colouring video: youtu.be/UnWxbU7Hfro

13:15 Joining spools of filament the jank way
Tylman Designs filament joiner and winder: youtu.be/qhZfwsaZrnU
Capricorn PTFE safety page: captubes.com/safety.html
Skinny PTFE tube (affiliate): amzn.to/4bq1cW4

15:39 Conclusion

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