8 best gifts for 3D printing fans
Our selection of unique gifts for 3D printing fans: 3D printing gifts such as a 3D printer, a filament dryer and a finishing tool kit. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves 3D printing.
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The A1 mini is a compact printer designed to work almost straight out of the box, so it makes a good first printer or a second machine. This bundle adds an LED lamp kit for printing their own lamps.
Filament runs out quickly, so a good spool is always useful. PolyTerra prints like standard PLA with a matte finish, and Polymaker plants a tree for each spool.
Damp filament causes stringing and weak prints. The S2 heats a spool from all sides with a fan to dry it, and they can print straight from the box while it works.
For resin printing, the Mercury Plus washes prints and then cures them under UV light, using two stations from one power lead. It saves a lot of mess compared with washing by hand.
A roll-up set of tools for removing, cleaning and finishing prints, including nozzle cleaning needles and deburring tools. It replaces the odd tools that come in the printer box.
Anyone designing their own parts needs to measure accurately. This Mitutoyo caliper keeps its zero when switched off and reads reliably even with dirt or oil on the scale.
A fast enclosed 3D printer with a multicolour filament system. It suits people who want to print figures and parts at home.
A resin 3D printer that makes small, detailed models such as miniatures and jewellery. It is aimed at hobbyists.
3D printing fans spend a lot of time tuning their prints, so useful extras often go down better than another gadget. The best gifts for 3D printing fans include filament, tools for finishing prints and kit that makes printing more reliable. Check whether they print with filament or resin, as the accessories don't cross over.
We picked each product for what 3D printing fans enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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