Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Do these useful 3d prints actually work? Or are they just gimmicks? Brought to you by the AnyCubic Kobra X: jle.vi/kobrax
In this video, we're looking at some of the more viral 3D prints right now, to figure out: are they actually worth your filament (and time?) Or are they just 3D Printed gimmicks?
Because let's face it - while we all LOVE functional 3D prints, there's nothing worse than finding a list of cool things to 3d print, then throwing half of them in the trash because they don't actually work. Imprecise parameters, fragile designs that don't last... ugh.
So in this video, let me use up MY room full of 3D printers (and free filament) to do the testing for you... and figure out which ones are actual, USEFUL 3d prints, and which ones are filament better left on the spool ;)
We'll look at some plain old fun, cool things to 3d print. Some functional 3d prints. Some bizarre 3d printing models. And something very promising - a kind of "gridfinity for your pocket."
Spoiler alert: about half of these 3d prints didn't work as advertised.
So preheat your build plates, and let's get after it!
🤫 Get my custom filament and printer profiles, buyers guides, and much, much more on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
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🎥 IN THIS VIDEO: 🎥
0:00 Intro
0:26 ModGrid: Gridfinity for Your Pocket
3:59 Sheet Keeper 3D Print
5:56 Cryopod Insulated Can Holder
9:27 Volcano Mosquito Coil Burner
12:34 Fully 3D-Printed Portable Fan
14:29 Sponsor: AnyCubic Kobra X
16:04 Flycatraz Fruit Fly Trap
18:22 T-Shaped Returning Boomerang
19:29 Bass Tube Instrument
21:22 Epoxy Mixing Pad & Roller
23:01 3D-Printed Filament Splicer
25:07 Side Lace Shoe Lock
27:10 Strong Universal Hook
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: 🔗
👉 Polymaker: jle.vi/polymaker
👉 3D-Fuel: jle.vi/3dfuel
👉 Video by @BestDamnEDC youtube.com/watch?v=Yt1mO_30bPQ
🗳 STL FILES OF FEATURED 3D PRINTING MODELS: 🗳
🗿 Mod-Grid: makerworld.com/en/models/2811701-mod-grid
🗿 CryoPod Insulated Can Holder Freezable Parametric makerworld.com/en/models/2858024-cryopod-insulated-can-holder-freezable-parametric
🗿 Sheet Keeper: makerworld.com/en/models/2827723-sheet-keeper-low-profile-sheet-holder
🗿 Portable Pocket Fan (Powerful and Foldable) makerworld.com/en/models/2824318-portable-pocket-fan-powerful-and-foldable
🗿 Bass Tube: makerworld.com/en/models/2810506-bass-tube-melody-version
🗿 T-Shaped Returning Boomerang V2 makerworld.com/en/models/2867741-t-shaped-returning-boomerang-v2
🗿 FLYCATRAZ - The Escape-Proof Fruit Fly Trap makerworld.com/en/models/2901625-flycatraz-the-escape-proof-fruit-fly-trap
🗿 Quick Filament Welder | Splicer | Joinermakerworld.com/en/models/2835273-quick-filament-welder-splicer-joiner
🗿 Volcano-Mosquito Coil Burner Integrated Ash Tray makerworld.com/en/models/2902193-volcano-mosquito-coil-burner-integrated-ash-tray
🗿 Disposable Glue Mixing Pad with Roller printables.com/model/1738657-disposable-glue-mixing-pad-with-roller
🗿 Side Lace Lock – No‑Tie Shoelace Holder for the Last Eyelet printables.com/model/1745470-side-lace-lock-no-tie-shoelace-holder-for-the-last
🗿 Strong Universal Hook printables.com/model/1711281-strong-universal-hook
🛒 RECOMMENDED GEAR: 🛒
📍 Complete list of 3D Printing accessories: kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing
📍 Complete list of my videography gear: kit.co/jlevi/content-creation
📍 My favorite 3D printing filament: jle.vi/polymaker
📍 Check out the official TNL merch: shop.thenextlayer.com
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Do these useful 3d prints actually work? Or are they just gimmicks? Brought to you by the AnyCubic Kobra X: jle.vi/kobrax
In this video, we're looking at some of the more viral 3D prints right now, to figure out: are they actually worth your filament (and time?) Or are they just 3D Printed gimmicks?
Because let's face it - while we all LOVE functional 3D prints, there's nothing worse than finding a list of cool things to 3d print, then throwing half of them in the trash because they don't actually work. Imprecise parameters, fragile designs that don't last... ugh.
So in this video, let me use up MY room full of 3D printers (and free filament) to do the testing for you... and figure out which ones are actual, USEFUL 3d prints, and which ones are filament better left on the spool ;)
We'll look at some plain old fun, cool things to 3d print. Some functional 3d prints. Some bizarre 3d printing models. And something very promising - a kind of "gridfinity for your pocket."
Spoiler alert: about half of these 3d prints didn't work as advertised.
So preheat your build plates, and let's get after it!
🤫 Get my custom filament and printer profiles, buyers guides, and much, much more on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
💬 JOIN MY DISCORD: jle.vi/tnl-discord
🎥 IN THIS VIDEO: 🎥
0:00 Intro
0:26 ModGrid: Gridfinity for Your Pocket
3:59 Sheet Keeper 3D Print
5:56 Cryopod Insulated Can Holder
9:27 Volcano Mosquito Coil Burner
12:34 Fully 3D-Printed Portable Fan
14:29 Sponsor: AnyCubic Kobra X
16:04 Flycatraz Fruit Fly Trap
18:22 T-Shaped Returning Boomerang
19:29 Bass Tube Instrument
21:22 Epoxy Mixing Pad & Roller
23:01 3D-Printed Filament Splicer
25:07 Side Lace Shoe Lock
27:10 Strong Universal Hook
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: 🔗
👉 Polymaker: jle.vi/polymaker
👉 3D-Fuel: jle.vi/3dfuel
👉 Video by @BestDamnEDC youtube.com/watch?v=Yt1mO_30bPQ
🗳 STL FILES OF FEATURED 3D PRINTING MODELS: 🗳
🗿 Mod-Grid: makerworld.com/en/models/2811701-mod-grid
🗿 CryoPod Insulated Can Holder Freezable Parametric makerworld.com/en/models/2858024-cryopod-insulated-can-holder-freezable-parametric
🗿 Sheet Keeper: makerworld.com/en/models/2827723-sheet-keeper-low-profile-sheet-holder
🗿 Portable Pocket Fan (Powerful and Foldable) makerworld.com/en/models/2824318-portable-pocket-fan-powerful-and-foldable
🗿 Bass Tube: makerworld.com/en/models/2810506-bass-tube-melody-version
🗿 T-Shaped Returning Boomerang V2 makerworld.com/en/models/2867741-t-shaped-returning-boomerang-v2
🗿 FLYCATRAZ - The Escape-Proof Fruit Fly Trap makerworld.com/en/models/2901625-flycatraz-the-escape-proof-fruit-fly-trap
🗿 Quick Filament Welder | Splicer | Joinermakerworld.com/en/models/2835273-quick-filament-welder-splicer-joiner
🗿 Volcano-Mosquito Coil Burner Integrated Ash Tray makerworld.com/en/models/2902193-volcano-mosquito-coil-burner-integrated-ash-tray
🗿 Disposable Glue Mixing Pad with Roller printables.com/model/1738657-disposable-glue-mixing-pad-with-roller
🗿 Side Lace Lock – No‑Tie Shoelace Holder for the Last Eyelet printables.com/model/1745470-side-lace-lock-no-tie-shoelace-holder-for-the-last
🗿 Strong Universal Hook printables.com/model/1711281-strong-universal-hook
🛒 RECOMMENDED GEAR: 🛒
📍 Complete list of 3D Printing accessories: kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing
📍 Complete list of my videography gear: kit.co/jlevi/content-creation
📍 My favorite 3D printing filament: jle.vi/polymaker
📍 Check out the official TNL merch: shop.thenextlayer.com
📍 PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING USING MY LINKS! FULL LIST CAN BE FOUND AT: jle.vi/links
❤️ LOVED THIS VIDEO? ❤️
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🎁 Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
🎁 Send a “Super Thanks” (Tip)
🛒 Use my affiliate links for your 3D printing or videography needs: jle.vi/links
💬 Join My Discord: jle.vi/tnl-discord
✍️ Write a comment below!
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