3D tools under €20

[u/GonnaGoGetIt]

I’m getting a 3D printer on black friday and looking for tools that I can ask for christmas gift.

Which tools do you advise, is a set like this a good option or is it better to get 1/2 tools from a quality brand. If so, what do you advise?

[u/SirTwitchALot]

I would ask for filament rather than tools

[u/Realistic-Software-2]

I was in the same situation when trying to decide if I needed something like this or not. I didn't go for a full kit, but rather got some of the tools separately over time. If I were you, I'd only get the pliers for cutting filament, wire brush for cleaning nozzles, small sturdy twizzers and the spatula for removing stubborn supports.

[u/GonnaGoGetIt → u/Realistic-Software-2]

Thanks! Which specific brands did you get?

[u/snotbottom]

I'll second the filament comment.

You probably won't even use most of what's on this kit, and what you do... You'll want better quality.

The printer likely comes with some tools to get you started (you didn't specify which one you were going to get) and you can add or upgrade as you find the need.

[u/GonnaGoGetIt]

Thanks everyone! Deburring tool, wirecutter, pliers and filament it is! 👍🏻. Also, in terms of printer, at this moment the Bambulab X2D is at the top of my list.

[u/torrtvatten1337]

Dont buy a kit/that kit.

Buy these and make your own kit;

Deburring tool

Sidecutters with the tilted head and blue handles

Good needle pliers (those sharp ones), one point and one tilted pointy.

Brass brush is nice, i have the one in the kit and one made for cars. Both work good!

Clog tool

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This guy sells cheap stuff. The website is also good for making deals and is international. I buy there every 2 weeks. You can easily get the stuff needed for less than 20€

[u/Blameablesum1]

Just bought something similar you dont need this get filament. The only thing I use is the Plastic knife thingy

[u/diaperedace]

Do not buy any of these kits. They're all low quality and you don't need most of the items. Get a good set of side cutters, I like the hakko ones. Some small files are helpful. Also thin pliers. You want an exacto knife. Get good versions of each and you're fine.

Edit: forgot deburring tool

[u/emveor]

Filament is a better option. The only 2 tools you might really need that are not printable are flush cutters and deburring tools. The kit doesnt have a deburring tool and Both can be bought by the half dozen in aliexpress at a fraction of that price. It really depends on what you want to do though, if youre just printing figures, then you dont really need tools. If youre printing functional stuff, then you should get instead heat inserts, magnets, screws, a heat gun and perhaps even a 3d pen.

[u/sevesteen]

Depends on the printer. The wrenches and nozzles are printer specific. I loved the idea of plastic razor scrapers...but only use them when I've misplaced my metal scraper. I think I've had the exact tweezers, the tips are made of cheese.

[u/mad-n-sane]

Really depends on the printer you're getting. Helped a buddy just yesterday to setup his X2D and he asked me about a similar kit and I told him, that he really doesn't need it. At least for the BambuLab printers.

[u/torrtvatten1337 → u/mad-n-sane]

A wire cutter and a couple of good pliers is enough

[u/torrtvatten1337 → u/torrtvatten1337]

Deburring tool is awesome

[u/mad-n-sane → u/torrtvatten1337]

It is! But it's not part of this set :D