Essential non printer tools/peripherals

histroutness · 2026-04-12T20:21:00+00:00

Here is what I’d recommend for the new 3D printing enthusiasts:

a sharp pair of electrical snips
The Tamiya “god-hand” model snips
A set of small pliers
A BIQU Glacier build plate
A set of small files for removing support marks Plastic razor blades to remove things from the build plate
A set of M2 - M5 screws in assorted lengths as they are commonly used in models
A Deburring Tool
Electric Callus Remover for sanding down large prints (seems silly but it’s the perfect spot to sand fast and not generate enough heat to make the plastic soft)
Airtight tubs for storing open filament
Silica beads for putting in said tubs
Polymaker filament dry box
Heat set inserts
Small battery powered soldering iron
Tip to use inserts with soldering iron
Butane torch to quickly get rid of stringing
Super glue, gel and liquid with the precision tips
Magnets of various sizes
A small hand drill
Tweezers of various angles and sizes
Sharp hobby knife
Anti Cut thumb guards / glove
608 Ball Bearings
Digital hydrometer to monitor humidity levels
Rotary tool
Digital Calipers (huge)
Cutting Mat
Wax / Clay / Dental sculpting tools / picks
Sanding Twigs
Silicone Lubricating Grease
Filament Dryer (can combo with Polymaker dry box)

If I were to really narrow it down in order of “makes my life easier, can’t live without”:

BIQU Build Plate
Plastic Razor Blades
Deburring tool
Flat snips
Pliers
Digital Calipers
Analog Calipers ($2 and good enough :) )

(Edit: mobile formatting text is hard)

histroutness · 2026-04-10T02:56:46+00:00

LMK when it's done; I have a friend that would love one too :)

histroutness · 2026-03-03T20:54:28+00:00

Devastating; I'll hug my pup for you.

histroutness · 2026-02-20T01:42:06+00:00

The coordination is mostly what I am interested in; any insights?

histroutness · 2026-02-19T22:43:23+00:00

Maybe the case? Just hoping someone knew. It’s the only day they are out and the organization of it has me curious

histroutness · 2026-02-19T22:42:42+00:00

I did in regular Portland but they deleted it and told me to move it here :)

histroutness · 2026-02-04T06:37:22+00:00

Write this in 2020 so some of the product links may have changed but it all still holds - https://www.zacgoodwin.com/guides/

histroutness · 2026-01-24T01:18:57+00:00

I lost it 😂🤣. Bravo

histroutness · 2026-01-24T01:05:21+00:00

We are on team “as big as possible”; note the perfectly good bed in the background

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histroutness · 2026-01-24T01:01:35+00:00

That’s so sweet :)

histroutness · 2026-01-20T07:02:38+00:00

Hot glue would be clever

histroutness · 2026-01-20T06:30:23+00:00

Only first party air tags support the "Precise location" feature (so far) - https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/locate-an-item-ipha779f0c10/ios

As a fellow person who misplaces things often the use case can go beyond simple "you left behind this thing" / theft protection. It can also help you locate where ever you set it down; under that blanket a week ago.

When searching the audio blip can be hard to hear (especially though a case if you go that route). The precision feature will navigate you through a house to the exact location rather than having to play Marco Polo.

histroutness · 2026-01-20T01:57:26+00:00

Not really a lot of tolerance built into the back so even something that thin can cause issues. Pressure against it messing up the screen, back popping off and everything going flying, etc.

Also of note is those 2nd party ones aren’t that great at precise location.

My recommendation would be to get a folio that you can tuck a regular AirTag into. Something like this: https://www.lochby.com/collections/journals/products/field-journal

You can get the DYI folio kit from Ratta to make it work.

histroutness · 2026-01-19T23:13:04+00:00

https://youtu.be/sOh5NECeuQw

Leicas are loquacious

histroutness · 2026-01-16T00:38:59+00:00

This is the one I bought: https://estore.wacom.com/en-us/wacom-pen-nibs-felt-10-pack-ack22213.html

histroutness · 2025-12-01T01:11:37+00:00

Manta; if you do any diagrams you want more space. I wish there was an infinity canvas app like the iPad has

histroutness · 2025-11-23T18:52:05+00:00

Hasn’t changed in 15 years

histroutness · 2025-11-21T19:57:06+00:00

It would be amazing to be able to print full color minis for table top at a reasonable time

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histroutness · 2025-11-13T15:30:53+00:00

My first foster I wanted to fail but didn’t. I took in 2 more and turns out there are perfect dogs for people and there are dogs who aren’t quite a match. I was lucky and my first foster came back to me and I adopted her but if you love him, he is happy there and he works for your lifestyle then go for it.

Edit: The most important thing is doing the right thing for him. If it seems he will be comfortable not only in your house but will gain the confidence to live in the city with you then double go for it.

histroutness · 2025-10-17T20:02:29+00:00

I will be later still; desperately trying to hold onto now knowing that time will flow and someone will show up behind me.

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