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Stop printing threads that strip after two uses. These 15 projects show you exactly how to use heat-set brass inserts, what tools you'll need, and how to get clean installs every time.
Jason Reid March 26, 2026 22 min read Stop printing threads that strip after two uses. These 15 projects show you exactly how to use heat-set brass inserts, what tools you'll need, and how to get clean installs every time.
I bought every bed adhesive I could find and ran them all on my printers for months. Here are the 10 that actually hold your prints down without trashing your build plate.
After cleaning hundreds of resin vats, I've got the process down cold. Here's exactly how I clean my vat, protect the FEP film, and dodge the dumb mistakes that'll wreck your prints.
After months of printing minis on every machine I could get my hands on, these 10 resin and FDM printers are the ones that actually impressed me.
Most 'food safe' filaments won't actually give you food safe prints. I tested the materials, dug into the FDA regs, and here's what really works for 3D printed kitchen items.
We broke, bent, and smashed test prints in 10 different filaments to find out which ones are actually strong. Here's the full ranking with real data.
It's basically a MakerBot Replicator clone at half the price. But is the FlashForge Creator Pro actually as good? We tested it to find out.
Full step-by-step assembly guide, WiFi setup, calibration walkthrough, and print results. Everything you need to know about the Printrbot Simple Metal.
After 200+ prints on the Dremel Idea Builder, I can tell you exactly what it does well and where it falls short. No fluff.
I built this printer from scratch over 3 days. It taught me more about 3D printing than any other machine I've owned. Here's the full story.
We built this Printrbot from a kit and the hardware quality blew us away. Here's how the assembly went and whether the prints match the build quality.
A budget 3D printer kit that you build yourself. The ThreeUp V2 is cheap, educational, and surprisingly capable once you get past the learning curve.
Metal 3D printing isn't just for factories anymore. We break down the 10 best options from $200 desktop units to $500K industrial machines.
This crowdfunded printer raised $245K and promised a lot. After weeks of testing the CraftBot, here's whether it delivered.
Yes, you can 3D print your own Lego bricks at home. We tested 16 printers to find which ones nail the precision you need.
WiFi printing, touchscreen controls, and a 320x320x400mm build volume at a budget price. The TEVO Nereus sounds too good to be true. We tested it.
We bought and tested all 20 of these 3D pens. Some were great, some were a waste of money. Here's which ones are actually worth it.
Two nozzles, auto-calibration, and a locked enclosure for safety. The CEL Robox is clever, but does it actually print well? We found out.
The Afinia H480 is compact, beginner-friendly, and prints better than most machines twice its price. Here's our full breakdown.
Still not sure if a 3D printer is worth it? Here are 7 real reasons that might change your mind, from saving money to impressing your kids.
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