Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In a previous video, I designed a clever way to make screw holes for machine screws in Tinkercad. It worked great, but a bunch of you pointed out that I was using the wrong kind of screw! So this time, I’m testing self-tapping screws to see just how much easier they make life when you’re designing 3D-printed parts. Sponsored by PCBWay! pcbway.com/g/7DcXMt
Previous video:
This SECRET Screw Hole Trick CHANGED My 3D Prints!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:38 Why the Truncated Cone Idea Existed
01:30 The Comments & The Realization
01:49 Intro to Self-Tapping Screws
02:35 Test Design Setup
04:29 Testing
07:14 Comparison to the Old Method
08:10 Reflection & Takeaway
08:59 Wrapping Up
In a previous video, I designed a clever way to make screw holes for machine screws in Tinkercad. It worked great, but a bunch of you pointed out that I was using the wrong kind of screw! So this time, I’m testing self-tapping screws to see just how much easier they make life when you’re designing 3D-printed parts. Sponsored by PCBWay! pcbway.com/g/7DcXMt
Previous video:
This SECRET Screw Hole Trick CHANGED My 3D Prints!
youtu.be/EthbDc4-9hw
Want to buy some screws? 🇺🇲US [affiliate links]
• Phillips Pan Head Self Tapping Screws, Size:M3x6 to M3x20 (500 Pcs)
amzn.to/491bldq
• 750 Pcs Mini Self-Tapping Phillips Pan Head Screws, M1.7-M3
amzn.to/3Lu27fT
Did this video help you out, save you a bunch of time, or help you learn something new?
If so, please consider becoming a channel member, or buying me a coffee, or leaving a tip! Your support really helps, and is VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!
✅ BV3D Channel Membership: youtube.com/bv3dchannel/join
☕️ Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/5lKshEVvL
👍🏻 PayPal tip jar: paypal.me/bv3d
*️⃣ The BV3D Channel Storefront on Amazon:
• amazon.com/shop/bv3dbryanvines
*️⃣ Popular 3D Printer & Laser affiliate links:
• Bambu Lab: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2282157&u=3383209&m=138211&urllink=&afftrack=
• BIQU: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1890927&u=3383209&m=118144&urllink=&afftrack=
• Creality: shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1048243&m=123850&u=3383209&afftrack=
• Eibos: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2416585&u=3383209&m=146845&urllink=&afftrack=
• Elegoo: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1689923&u=3383209&m=104244&urllink=&afftrack=
• FlexiSpot Standing Desks: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=943058&u=3383209&m=68890&urllink=&afftrack=
• FLSun: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2422118&u=3383209&m=147240&urllink=&afftrack=
• Gweike Cloud: gweikecloud.com/?ref=BV3D
(Save $200 with coupon code BV3D200 at checkout)
• Polymaker: us.polymaker.com/?aff=784
• Sovol: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2145980&u=3383209&m=131011&urllink=&afftrack=
• Sunlu: bit.ly/3hGNzpQ
• Wham Bam flex plates: bit.ly/2YzogLZ
*️⃣ Shop for just about anything:
🛒🇺🇲US: amzn.to/2x4hBxS [affiliate link]
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow me on Twitter (@bryan_vines): twitter.com/bryan_vines
Disclosure:
I sometimes receive compensation such as discounted or free products, and when applicable, this is disclosed in videos and their descriptions. Whether free, discounted, or paid full price, any reviewed product is tested to the best of my ability, and I give my honest impression. All opinions expressed are my own.
#BV3D
#BV3DChannel
#3DPrintingFriends
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:38 Why the Truncated Cone Idea Existed
01:30 The Comments & The Realization
01:49 Intro to Self-Tapping Screws
02:35 Test Design Setup
04:29 Testing
07:14 Comparison to the Old Method
08:10 Reflection & Takeaway
08:59 Wrapping Up
