Essentials
The tools I use everyday.
These are the tools and materials I personally use and recommend in my shop—everything here has been tested and proven in real projects.
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printers
Bambu Lab p2s
My go-to printer—fast, reliable, and built for consistent, high-quality output with minimal tuning.
Bambu Lab p1s
A solid workhorse—reliable, fast, and consistent. I’ve logged over 5,000 print hours on this machine, and it continues to produce high-quality results without constant tuning.
Bambu Lab A1
A great entry-level option—easy to use, reliable, and supports multi-color printing with the AMS. Perfect for getting started without the usual setup and tuning.
Plastic razor blade kit
Bambu Lab A1 Mini
Great for cleaning build plates and removing supports without risking damage — these are a staple in my setup.
A great entry into Bambu printers—fast, reliable, and easy to use. Perfect if you want high-quality prints without spending time tuning and troubleshooting.
USB SD Card Reader
I use this for transferring files and firmware updates—simple, reliable, and makes working with SD cards a lot easier.
My go-to filament for functional prints—strong, durable, and prints fast. Great for parts that need to actually hold up.
Neodymium Magnets
(Strong Rare Earth)
I use these for magnetic designs—small but extremely strong, and perfect for adding clean, removable functionality to prints.
PLA Filament
My go-to filament for functional prints—strong, durable, and prints fast. Great for parts that need to actually hold up.
PETG Filament
High-Speed (SUNLU)
Flush Cutters
(Precision Wire Cutters)
Perfect for cutting filament and removing supports cleanly. Sharp, precise, and great for getting into tight areas without damaging your prints.
I use this to improve adhesion and prevent lifting, while also making prints easier to remove. Helps with consistent first layers and fewer failed prints.
Build Plate Adhesive
I use this for securing magnets and bonding multi-piece prints together—fast setting, strong, and something I always keep on hand.
Tools
Used for lubricating Z-axis lead screws—keeps motion smooth, reduces noise, and helps prevent wear over time. A simple but important part of regular printer maintenance.
(Z-Axis Lubrication)
White Lithium Grease
Super Glue
PETG Filament
(Bambu Lab)
This is what I use for most general prints—easy, consistent, and great for dialing in designs before moving to stronger materials.
Filament
PLA Filament
(SUNLU)
This is what I use for most general prints—easy, consistent, and great for dialing in designs before moving to stronger materials.
Useful for firmware updates, transferring files, and general printer use. Not exciting, but something you’ll definitely need at some point.
(Bambu Lab)
MicroSD Card
Glue Stick
A budget-friendly way to improve adhesion and make prints easier to remove. Not fancy, but it works and gets the job done.
Assembly & Mounting
3m vhb tape
I use this for mounting parts and clean installs—super strong, easy to work with, and eliminates the need for screws in a lot of cases.
Maintenance & Upkeep
(Firmware & Storage)