Category: General Useful Info

The simplest way of removing tangles is to try to remove the knot without removing the entire roll of filament from its original spool. This involves less work and has less likelihood of creating...

Warping or shifting can be prevented by improving the bed adhesion of a print bed. But how do you improve the bed adhesion of your prints? In this guide, we evaluate the effectiveness of glue sticks...

Painting a PETG print is a commonly used way to make it more weather-resistant. Adding a splash of paint has the double advantage of making it look better and protecting it from the elements,...

While 3D printing continues to grow at a steady pace, it still has a few shortcomings. In this guide, we explore some of those shortcomings by comparing 3D printing against traditional manufacturing...

Glowforges are subtractive CNC machines. Laser cutting is one of several types of subtractive manufacturing where material is cut from a solid block to get the desired part. 3D printers on the other...

The simplest fix for an extruder clogged with filament is to first try to physically push the filament out. This can be done using a wire, needle, or any other material solid and thin enough to fit...