I Made 40+ Insane 3D Printed Tools No One Is Talking About!

Added: 2026-06-01

[00:00:00]If there was one tool I recommend any shop hound look into in 2026, it would be a 3D printer. Not only are these things getting more and more reliable, but they're actually saving me money each week. As I'm not only creating customizable tools and accessories, but I'm also sprucing up my shop a bit. So, let's take a deep dive into some of these amazing creations that I've made for my shop. [music] So, ever since about 3 years ago, 3D printers have been a staple tool in my shop. And in the beginning, the quality of these 3D printers wasn't great, and frankly, they were pretty expensive. But that's all changed in the last year and a half, as there's some very highquality printers out there that won't break the bank. And if you're on the fence on whether or not you need one of these guys, let me do you a favor and show you the type of items you can create with these tools. So, join me today as we take a look at dozens of items I've created with my 3D printer in this compilation video. So, you may be asking, how the heck did I create all these tools that sit in front of me? Did I design them myself? Absolutely not.

[00:00:58]That's well above my skill level as I have no experience with design or CAD.

[00:01:02]You see, there's thousands, maybe even millions of pre-esigned tools out there on websites like MakerWorld. All you need to do is to type in what type of tool you're looking for and download the 3MF or the STL file. Then, using the wireless connection from your computer to the device, you can begin printing right away. And most of these items take anywhere from 1 to 4 hours to create, so you can go about your day. And that's exactly why this video took me so long to create. So, let's go over some of the interesting items I made with this tool.

[00:01:30]You know, my 3D printer started printing out scary stories and braille in the middle of the night. Yeah, it's giving me nothing but goosebumps.

[00:01:39]And since we have over 20 items to take a look at today, we're going to be moving fairly quickly. So, let's get into our first category, which is storage. And for each item we take a look at today, I assigned a dollar value to that item based on my research on Amazon. and I'll keep a tally of all the money we saved right up here in the corner. First up, we have some 5-in orbital sandpaper storage. Now, if you're like me, your sandpaper storage may be a cluttered mess, and it may be very difficult to find the grit you need. But a simple little tray like this can help solve all that. Not only does each tray nest inside each other, but also has a lid on top to keep the dust out. And this is one of the first projects I made where it was really nice to have a multicolor filament 3D printer. And you'll notice on this sandpaper storage, not only does it have a finger notch to easily remove your sandpaper, but it also has the grits labeled right on the side. And for me, I just chose the trays for the grits that I use the most often, which is about a quarter of the trays available. The next item I chose to create was something that I could incorporate with my French cleat wall. One of my most lost items in my shop is my tape measure. In fact, I even have a shirt to prove it. This tape measure holder not only has a French cleat on the very back, but it also fits perfectly into my 3/4in French cleat wall. And it will fit up to three tape measures of a variety of different sizes comfortably and is a heck of a lot nicer than what I'm currently dealing with.

[00:02:55]Next up, if you're like me, you're always looking for new clamping storage.

[00:02:59]Now, I've created some French cleat storage for my parallel clamps, but frankly, I've run out of room, and I even have overflow on my floor, so I thought I'd give this thing a try. If we look at this wall-mounted parallel clamp holder, one of the first things you'll notice is it's expandable. It's that dovetail design that allows you to link these up together so that you can have a complete row of clamps. And you'll also notice right next to those dovetails, there's four counters mounting holes to easily attach to your wall. So, with just a couple of screws, you can get these things mounted to your walls, getting three parallel clamps stored away. And that's an item I know I'm going to continue to print out. For our next 3D storage solution, I thought I'd take a trip over to the router table.

[00:03:35]Router bit storage can always be an issue, especially after you begin to accumulate them over the years. Properly storing those router bits is what this next 3D printed item is perfect for.

[00:03:45]This 1/4in shank router bit holder holds up to 21 router bits. And the spacing of the holes on this system are just about perfect. You could even place some of your larger bits right next to each other. And any system that will store those potentially misplaced or damaged router bits away is a winner in my book.

[00:04:01]Now, for the next two items, I only assigned a $5 value to each item, as you just can't do this without a 3D printer.

[00:04:08]So, let's dive into our first item, which takes care of two of my favorite tools in my shop, and that's the DFM carpenter square and the DFM mini square. Now, if you have these two tools, you know as good as me, you can often times lose the pins that come with these items. And that's precisely why I made this next storage item. This unique device is the perfect storage solution for both of these squares. Simply slide the mini square and the carpenter square into the slot. Not only does this thing have storage for both of those squares, but there's also a little slot on the side where you can place those pins. And this is the perfect setup to slide right into one of your drawers so that you know where all these pieces are all the time. The final storage solution that I made shows my progression from my previous 3D printer to this Flash Forge 85X. And this will be our first example of using multiple color filaments on one piece with this new 3D printer. A couple of years back with my one filament old 3D printer, I built a setup block holder for all my setup blocks. And I still use this today, but this Flash Forge takes it to an entirely different level.

[00:05:07]Instead of being a blank case for those setup blocks, this Flash Forge setup blocks has all the measurements listed right on the side, allowing you to quickly and easily pick out what you need, which is especially important for the smaller blocks, which have no markings on them. And that makes this unit just a great way to store all your setup blocks. Well, that's going to take us through our first category of items which I made with this 3D printer, which is storage. Now, let's move on to our second category, which is measuring and marking. You know, I FINALLY PROGRAMMED MY 3D printer to print some money. Yeah, I programmed it to make coins, but all it's printing is dollar bills. Yeah, it just doesn't make any sense.

[00:05:43]Now, as I made these measuring and marking tools, I encountered more problems in this category than any other category. And I'll discuss some of the problems I had with 3D printing at the end of this video. But let's move on to what I made successfully. Now, we just took a look at storage for setup blocks, but what if we not only made the storage for the setup blocks, but also the setup blocks themselves. Well, that's exactly what I did with our first measuring and marking item. And this is probably one of my favorites. Now, this was actually two files in the same project. One for the setup blocks themselves and then another one for the case. Now, as you can see, this is a nine piece setup block set and all the measurements are clearly labeled on the outside of the case. What I really like about these setup blocks is since I use two colors, they're very easy to read. And they actually have three points of reference for that measurement. And each one of these gauges is dead accurate, whether you're using the bottom reference, the top reference, or even the side. And because of all this, this is an incredibly valuable tool that you can make for almost free. The next item I made is a 3D square, which is very similar to a lot of the squares we've taken a look at in this channel. Now, this 3D square does use three color filaments and does require a little bit of assembly with some CA glue. But once glued up, you can see it really resembles all those other 3D squares.

[00:06:53]Not only does this thing have scribe holes, but also has incremental markings as well as a lip so that you can reference your workpiece. And it's even dead square as you can see when we compare it to our woodpeckers. Since I was on a square tear, I thought I'd try to print out one of Woodpecker's most expensive squares, the Delve Square.

[00:07:09]Now, I wasn't expecting my 3D printer to completely replace my Delve Square, but I was quite impressed. Just like the Delve Square, it has that tiny lip on the bottom, and it even has markings along the side so that you can set your angle. And lastly, it does have those scribe holes. And really, the only issue I have with this square is that it's a metric. But I guess it's nice to have a metric square in your shop. I tried to find this square in Imperial, but I just couldn't find it. And this can really be an issue with a lot of items you find online, as most of the world is on metric. But it is indeed square when we compare it to the woodpeckers and I think is a great thing to make with your 3D printer. The next item I made I had a couple of problems with, but once I found a download that worked, it works great. And that's one thing I've learned from 3D printing. If your first design doesn't work, try to find another maker of that design and see if that works.

[00:07:54]But you guessed it, I was easily able to create a 1 123 block with this machine.

[00:07:59]And this 3D printed one 123 block is dead accurate. Whether you compare it to the one, the two, or even the 3-in side, it's perfectly matched. You just got to find the right file that works best with your machine. The next item I dialed up was all about figuring out what size the metric bolts were in my shop. Instead of fiddling around at the hardware store, this simple device can let you know what you need before you go. Simply slide your bolt into the side of the tool to get your width. In this case, an M8. And then place the bolt onto the top of the tool to get the length. In this case, we need a 16 mm length. And it's a simple little measuring tool like this that takes all the guesswork out of what you need at the hardware store. So, you probably already have a DFM mini square, but what if you could make one with this device? Well, that's exactly what I tried to do when I saw this next item.

[00:08:43]Now, this is another thing that you kind of have to be aware of when you're looking at 3D print files. Although this tiny square is completely square, and it does come with some pins, those pins just won't fit into the slots on this square. Now, this could be resolved with a little bit of sanding. However, the critical piece, which is the center finder on the center of the square, is also melted together, making that function of the square completely inoperable. However, it is nice to have a tiny little square like this. Well, that's going to take us through our second category of measuring and marking. But we're only about halfway through the tools that I made with this 3D printer. Before we move on to our third category, I ask you to do me a huge favor. Hit that subscribe button, leave a like, leave a comment, and share this video. It really does help out this woodworking channel. Also, if you haven't already, check out my website, flendogwoodwork.com, where you can get access to all sorts of fun woodworking accessories, like all the t-shirts that I wear in my videos. And I've even released some new models of t-shirts.

[00:09:37]And just like I do with all my videos, I'll leave a link in the description below for the 3D printer that I used on all these projects, as well as any tools we take a look at. And finally, if you'd like to support the channel further, check out my channel memberships, where you can get early access to all my videos, as well as one member video a week. Now, let's get into our next category. For our next category, I plowed out a bunch of items for clamping. Let's take a look at what I made. Here's one for you. What does a printer and a prostate have in common?

[00:10:03]They both control P.

[00:10:06]So, you probably have some of those L-shaped corner clamp brackets in your shop. And these work okay, but when I saw this next item, I thought I'd give it a try. This honestly reminded me of something that Woodpeckers might design, but it's a lot cheaper. Not only does this item square up any corners that you need to clamp up, but it also has a lot of different clamping options. With all of its nooks and crannies, you can use a variety of different types of clamps, including clamps like MFTt or track clamps, quick clamps, F- style clamps, and even parallel clamps, making this one of the most versatile clamping squares I think I've ever seen. And you can't beat the price of just a few cents. Now, for our next item, I had to do a little bit of digging. And I thought to myself, can you build a whole clamp with this 3D printer? Well, surprisingly the answer is yes. Let's take a look at what I found. Now, this is one that I wasn't quite sure was going to work as I was really concerned about the tolerances with this screw.

[00:10:55]But surprisingly, as you just saw, that clamping screw opens and closes perfectly right off the printer. And by placing the clamping jaw over the two corner brackets, you can square up and tighten up any corner you're gluing up.

[00:11:07]And the design of this one still really impresses me, especially for coming off of a 3D printer. Now, a lot of times we're not dealing with butt joints on our corners. And for this reason, we need another solution. And this is legitimately an item that I've been wanting to purchase for quite some time.

[00:11:21]So, when I saw you could print it, I knew I had to give it a try. By simply taking each one of these pieces and clamping it onto the side of a mitered corner, you can then take a secondary clamp and tighten that miter up, giving you a tight, clean miter that you may not be able to get with normal corner clamps. And for this reason alone, I think this is a great addition to any shop and something that's excellent to print out on a 3D printer. Since we're diving into corner clamping, this next idea I saw was so simple, I knew I had to give it a try, especially if you're like me and have some of those Irwin quick clamps. This clamping accessory simply replaces the pads on those quick clamps. Simply remove both the pads on this clamp. And you'll notice that these new clamping jaws have the same T- slot to slide right over the clamp. Then you can slide the new clamping jaws onto that quick grip. And you can see exactly how this works. This clamping system quickly squares up those corners and uses a trusted clamp in your shop. And with the ease and functionality of this system, I know this isn't going to be the only pair that I'm going to print out. The next clamping solution that I found is something that's perfect to be used with any clamp that has a bar. Not only does this item help to straighten out some of your panel glue ups, but it also might help to protect some of your clamps. These clamp standoffs are really pretty unique. They have four mounting holes on the bottom in case you want to make a clamping station. But if you want something a little less permanent like me, these will also do the trick. Simply slide it over the bar of something like an F clamp or a parallel clamp. Not only do these standoffs give you a flat surface to support your panel, but if they're placed over the seams of your panel, they can act as calls. And since these work with almost any style of clamp, I think these are a great addition for any shop. So, as you can probably tell, clamping accessories are pretty impressive with a 3D printer. And I just scratched the surface. But we aren't done yet, as we've got one more category to cover, which is a catch-all, and that's woodworking accessories. You know, my baby's mama asked me to print a copy of the Kama Sutra on my 3D printer.

[00:13:14]I want to tell her that's just not how these things work, but I'm afraid it's going to put me in an awkward position.

[00:13:20]And this is really where you can find some pretty cool items, including kids, which is exactly what our first item is.

[00:13:26]So, this is an item that I think is very well designed. However, when I printed it out, I realized that it's just the wrong size for me. But I did want to show it to you, however, as I think if I get the right size bit for this tool or adjust the holes on this item, I think it will be a valuable tool. This is obviously a shelf pin jig. And one of the first things you probably noticed was that dovetail design, which means this thing is completely expandable. By simply sliding the two pieces into each other, you can make this as long or short as you want. And on the side, it even has a reference lip so that you can slide it up right against your plywood.

[00:13:57]And as you continue to make your holes, you can even reference your last hole by the two reference pins. And I think with either a new bit, a new file, or an adjustment to this design, this can be a great addition to your shop. Next up is an item that's about as simple as it gets, and it's perfect for cord management. Now, I only printed out one of these, but I intend on printing out a bunch more. All you need to do is to place your cord into the little notch and then place it right over your dust collection hose. And just like that, you have some easy cord management for things like your sander on your dust collection hose. And there's a ton of different versions out there, so depending on what type of tools you use, I'm sure you can find a compatible model. The next item I found I thought was a gimmick until I tried it out, and it might be perfect for somebody with arthritis. Now, at first glance, you may not have any idea of what this item does, but it's meant to be used with your glue bottle, no matter what brand you use. We all know that your glue bottles can get gked up, and for this reason, it can be very difficult to get that cap up. But by placing this item right underneath that cap, it provides just enough leverage to easily pop open that glue bottle. But that's not all this little item can do. As you'll notice, there's a little swinging tab.

[00:15:02]If we pull that swinging tab out and place the bottle into that notch, it instantly allows gravity to do its work.

[00:15:08]By holding the bottle upside down like this, it instantly brings all the glue down to the tip, and you no longer have to do that ketchup pound. This is something that I didn't even know I needed, but now that I have it, I'm going to use it all the time. The next item is something that you're going to find tons of variations on, so you're just going to have to pick one. That's right. These are bench dogs. And this is something you're going to want to pay particular attention to as to whether or not you're printing out 3/4in bench dogs or 20 mm. And the reason I made this set was because of the variety of different types of dogs that came with it, including singular, straight line, and corner. Not to mention, they've got a variety of different size thicknesses so that you can use them with different size stock. And I suspect with all the different varieties available, this won't be the last set I print out. The next two items I made have everything to do with your track saw. Something that seems very popular today is creating a cover for your arbor hole. Not only does this potentially improve dust collection, but also provides a little bit of protection. But this wasn't easy to make. Now, I was trying to make this version of it, but I had a lot of failed attempts and I tried to make this thing about three times. Even with adding supports, I just couldn't get this thing to print. So, I quickly shifted to a simpler version. Now, although not as sexy as that other version, it does indeed work. All you do is you pop it into place and you're ready to go. So, I guess, as they say, sometimes simpler is just a little bit better. But, let's try something that's a little bit more complex for the track saw that's meant to be used with the track itself. I've collected a few rail squares over the years. Some are really expensive and some are really cheap, but there's none as cheap as this next one I just made.

[00:16:37]And this one really surprised me. Just like any other rail square, it slides into the bottom of your track. But the jury was still out. Is this thing actually square? Well, let's test it out. So, with the track and rail square in place, I'm going to strike a line on the cutting surface of the track. Now, with that line made, I'm going to remove the track, grab my TS32, and see how it compares. And if we look at the head and the end of that woodpecker square, you can see there's no variation in the distance between the square and that line. And with that type of accuracy with a simple printout, I'm completely amazed. But let's check out our last printed item of the day, which is something that every workshop needs to have replaced every once in a while.

[00:17:13]Now, at first glance, you may not realize what this item is, but it's a table saw accessory that you probably already have, but it's actually a little bit more than that. It's a combination push stick as well as push block. Let me show you how this two-function item can be used. The first function of this tool is to be used as a push stick. By simply using the front end of this tool, you can quickly and easily slide your workpiece through your table saw. But if you want more support, you can use the entire bottom of this tool to run your workpiece through. And since this thing has a very comfortable ergonomic grip, it's just as good as any other push stick or push block that I own. So, first up today, I've got a remake of an item that frankly I spent quite a bit of money on a few months ago. Now, if you've ever been confused as to what size drill bit you should use to drill out a pilot hole for a screw, this thing solves all that. And as you can see, this 3D printed item kind of guns down the entire process. Simply take your screw and find the appropriate hole for it on the screw size column. Once you know your screw size, you can then determine whether or not you want a clear hole or a pilot hole for softwood or hardwood. And if you're a little unorganized and you have no idea what size your drill bits are, you can use this as a drill bit gauge as well, making this a pretty impressive find that can be printed out in less than an hour. Now, in the age of everything being digital, sometimes you may want to go back to analog. And yes, I'm talking about calipers. So, when I saw this design, I knew I had to give it a try.

[00:18:30]Now, you may have noticed I printed two different colors of calipers here, and that's because I'm learning that filament selection is very important.

[00:18:37]Initially, I thought having a black caliper with gray writing would be much easier to read, but in fact, it's actually the opposite way. As you can see, this caliper not only has imperial, but also metric, and it even has a veneer scale, making the potential precision of this tool pretty impeccable. However, let's take a look at its basic functions. Just like normal calipers, not only does it have an external jaw, but also an interior jaw.

[00:18:58]And right below the veneer scale, it even has a thumb notch to allow you to easily adjust the tool. And being 6 in long, it's just about the perfect size.

[00:19:06]But is this thing accurate? Well, for being an analog caliper like this, I think it's just about as accurate as you can get, especially with my old eyes.

[00:19:13]And for being essentially free, just a great item to print out for your shop.

[00:19:17]Speaking of old eyes, the next item I picked up is something that literally caught my eye. This is actually a table saw blade height gauge. And the nice thing about this is it's very large and easy to read. Simply take this item and straddle your table saw blade and then raise your blade until it touches the very top of the tool. And just like that, you have the perfect height for your blade for cutting things like tenins or even dos. And I really like the fact that it's got a very large base at over 6 1/2 in wide, making it a perfect easyto- read accessory for your table saw. The next setup item I printed out were a couple of wedges that are unlike any I've seen before. If we take a look at the top of these wedges, you'll notice they have measurements running along the entire top of the wedge. These are increments of inches that measure the distance from the bottom of the wedge to the very top of the wedge. What I envision using these for is creating a perfect reveal when adding things to our drawers like drawer fronts. Instead of using a deck of cards, you can place these things around your drawer front to give that perfect reveal. In this case, an eighth of an inch. Now, I only printed out two of these, but I know I'm going to print a whole lot more. And I suspect six is the perfect number. That way, you can place them all around your drawer front to get that perfect reveal. So, if you do any type of DIY cabinetry, these two wedges might be a great addition to your shop.

[00:20:28]Well, that's going to take us through our first category, which is measuring and marking and setup. For our next category, we're going to take a look at storage. I'VE GOT A storage problem. My baby's mama asked me to BUILD SOME SHELVES FOR all the books that we don't read, but I don't know anything about DIY. So, I went to the library and asked the librarian if she had any books on shelves.

[00:20:48]So, our first item for storage is something that's a true testament to the specific items you can find for individual tools. Now, I know everybody's got different brands of tools. And the nice thing about 3D printing is it can accommodate almost all of them. Now, if you've watched this channel, you'll know that I've covered a lot of going make tools. And this is a very small brand with very little accessories available. And one accessory that I haven't had a good storage solution for is their parallel guide.

[00:21:11]And this thing's got a lot of pieces.

[00:21:13]Now, you may not have a Going Make parallel guide, but you may have something similar. And the nice thing about 3D printing is there's all sorts of storage options out there for every single type of tool. And for me, having the ability to get this parallel guide off a shelf and on the wall just makes it that more easy to find and make sure that I don't lose any of those parts.

[00:21:30]So, if you have any specific tool that you're having a hard time finding a storage solution for, you may want to check out some of the options that are available with 3D printing. For our next storage solution, I want to give a special thanks to one of my channel members, Arthur Harvey, who introduced me to this item a couple of weeks ago.

[00:21:45]This item is, of course, about saw blade storage. Now, in my case, this is for 7 and 1/4 in blades, but you can find this item for any blade that you want. This item is essentially composed of three items. The case itself, a locking knob, as well as a spacer. Simply take your blade and place the arbor hole right onto the rod in the center of the case.

[00:22:03]Then you can place the spacer and either add another blade or simply lock the blade in place with that screw knob. And just like that, you have a safe and secure way to store all those extra blades without having the risk of having them damaged. The next storage solution is something that takes advantage of a completely dead spot that doesn't have any use in your shop. If we look at the very end of the Taglide system on my table saw, you'll see it's just a plastic cap. With a little bit of convincing, that plastic cap will pop right off. And that's where this next item comes into play. Simply slide this small drawer into that T-lide system and you instantly have a small storage space for things like pencils that you may use at your table saw. And there's a variety of different sizes you can get with this print, but you want to go with a larger one as this is the one that will be able to hold pencils. And the fact that this thing looks like it was meant to be part of this table saw just makes it a no-brainer printout for anybody that has a saw stop. The next storage item that I have is something that's another blade storage, but this time a different type of blade. If we take a look at this small blue case and open it up, you can see there's a variety of differentiz notches in it. It's these notches that are meant to accommodate three differentiz blades that I tend to lose all the time. Having a case like this allows you to organize all of your jigsaw blades into the appropriate length, as well as the type of blade it is. And once you have all your blades organized, you can place the lid on this case [music] and have over 40 blades all organized and ready to go next time you use your jigsaw. And having any storage item with that type of organization is just a great 3D print in my opinion. Our next category is all about jigs and things that can help you over at the table saw. I love helping people. In fact, last year I set up a camp that helps kids with ADHD. I think I'm going to call it a concentration camp.

[00:23:44]So, we've already taken a look at an item that's an accessory for my primary table saw, but I also have a second one, and that's what this jig is for. So, if we look at this item, you're going to notice three characteristics that make this jig unique. The first item is the handle on the very top of the jig. The next thing that you'll notice is two perpendicular fences that create a 90° angle. And finally, if we flip the jig over, you're going to notice a miter bar, which slides right into the table saw miter slot. If you haven't guessed already, this jig is meant to create perfect 45° angles over your table saw, which is perfect for miters on things like frames. By either clamping your wood to the front or the back of this jig, you can create complimentary angles that make that perfect miter, allowing you to create 45deree cuts at your table saw that are normally only reserved for your miter saw. And it's because of the increased functionality that this thing gives to your table saw that I think it's a great thing to print. Since we're talking about miters, let's move on to the next item I printed out, which is all about reinforcing the miters on your boxes. This, of course, is a miter spline jig. And if we look at the design of this item, you can see it's very similar to an item that made my top 25 list of 2025. If we look at this jig, you can see it's got a 90° support face so that you can place your box right into the jig. To use this jig, we're going to use it in combination with our table saw fence, sliding it right up against our locked fence. Once the jig is in place, we can clamp our makeshift box directly to that jig. The key here is to have your box directly in the center of the jig. With our box and our jig now set up, we can run that box through the table saw, creating our first curve. And once that first curve is created, since we have the box directly in the center of the jig, we can simply flip the jig around and create the second curve. And if we remove the box from the jig, you can see that we've created two equidistant curves on that box that are ready for miter splines. And the nice thing about 3D printing a jig like this is once it gets eaten up too much, you can just print out another one. So definitely an affordable and effective miter spline jig. Our next item is an expandable jig accessory that can work with many common jigs. Now, if you've ever made a crosscut sled, you'll know that you need to add a miter bar on the very bottom of that sled. And typically, you'll use something like a piece of hardwood to make that miter bar. But there's one problem with using hardwood as it has some seasonal movement, which just means those miter bars can move a bit or even expand, making it very difficult to get those sleds right into your table saw.

[00:26:00]But since these miter bars are made out of plastic, they're completely stable.

[00:26:03]Let's take a closer look at them. One of the first things you'll notice is they have a tab on one side and a notch on the other. This means they're completely expandable and you can add as many miter bars as you want. And since each one of these is about 10 in long, you're probably only going to need about two of these to create any jig you want. And not only could you glue these items to things like a crosscut sled, but you'll also notice they've got counter sunk holes so that you can screw them to your sled. And there's a lot of different types of miter bars out there. Not only 3/4 in, but there's also the T-shaped ones as well as tighter tolerance ones.

[00:26:33]And when they're in place, you can see how smoothly they glide in that miter slot without using any paste. So, no matter what type of table saw you have and miter slot you have, these are just a great addition to create your own jigs. Now, for this next jig item and a couple more on our list today, I'm not going to be able to show you the full functionality of this tool. And the reason for this is because of the snowstorm that just hit this weekend, delaying all my orders from Amazon. Now, one thing you need to know about a lot of 3D prints is most things are in metric versus freedom units. And for this next item, I needed some metric hex bolts, which I ordered on Amazon. As you know, if you ever go to the big box store, they don't have any selection.

[00:27:09]So, we'll have to use a little bit of imagination to show how this works, but I don't think that will be too difficult. As you can see, this print comes with two types of pieces. Both a handle as well as a dovetail-shaped bar.

[00:27:19]If we look at both of these pieces, you can see they have a little cutout for not only a hex bolt, but also a hex nut.

[00:27:25]These two pieces are meant to be used in combination with any dovetail style cutout piece that you might have in your shop. Very similar to the micro jig match fit system. By simply sliding that dovetail bar into the slot with a bolt inside of it, you can add the handle right on top and secure it into place, giving you a lot of options for jigs, especially when used in combination with that matchfit system. I just wish I had the metric hardware today to show you a little bit more details, but I think you get the idea. But either way, I think this is a great option to make some of your own jigs with the match fit system.

[00:27:56]Our next jig is a replacement for something I frankly spent a lot of money on a couple of years ago. Now, if we compare this Craig jig to what I printed out, you can see they're very similar.

[00:28:05]This, of course, is a radius jig to not only round over, but soften the corners of things like tabletops. One of the things I really like about this jig is its storage container. It's got all of those radiuses clearly labeled in a spot for each one of those pieces. And in fact, it's a heck of a lot easier to find the radius that you need versus the Craig, which doesn't have any labels on the case. And to use this thing, it couldn't be more simple. Simply take one of the pieces and slide it right over the corner of your workpiece. Once it's in place, you can clamp it to your workpiece, grab a templating bit, and put it in your router, and route out that corner. And once you've routed out that corner, you can see how perfectly aligned your workpiece is to that template. And it's just great that you can print this jig for almost no cost at all and get those perfectly round corners. So, if you're in the need for a radius jig, you might want to think about printing one of these versus purchasing one. Now that we've taken a look at a few items you might want to print out for jigs around the shop, let's take a look at our next category, which is tools for your workshop. I went to a mug making workshop last week, but only ended up with a bowl. When the teacher asked WHAT WAS WRONG, I JUST said I can't handle it.

[00:29:08]So, the first item we're going to take a look at is really pretty amazing, especially for any finish work or cleanup work that you may want to do on your projects. Now, at first you may not know what this is, but I think you'll get a better idea once I introduce what it's for. That's right. This is meant to be used with a card scraper. Let's put a card scraper into this tool so that we can take a look at how it works. As you just saw, the card scraper slides into either side of this tool and is tightened into place with two knobs on the very bottom of the tool. With the scraper now in place, we need to take a look at the back of the tool, which is where you're going to find a little knob. It's this knob that's going to apply some pressure to the very center of that scraper, bowing it outward so that it can be used. Now that that scraper has a little bit of curve to it, we can take a look right behind the knob where you'll find a couple of little indentions for your thumb. Not only are these notches extremely comfortable on your thumbs, but they're also going to give you a whole lot of control when you go to use the scraper. And it's the control with your thumbs along with the support on the scraper that's going to give you those wispy shavings that you're looking for. And it's this simple yet effective tool that takes away a lot of the frustrations you have when you go to use your scraper. Next up, we have another amazing tool that unfortunately I'm once again waiting on those metric nuts and bolts for. Now, if you're like me, you probably had to do a double take as this almost identically resembles the Hedgehog featherboard. Well, believe it or not, this Hedgehog replica was completely 3D printed. Everything from the featherboard itself to the miter bar to even the knobs. Now, as I said earlier, I'm still waiting on those metric hex bolts and nuts, but let's take a look at how this thing would work if I had those. There's two distinct differences between the Hedgehog Featherboard and this 3D printed one.

[00:30:39]The first difference has to do with the miter bar. Unlike the Hedgehog, which has a flat miter bar, this 3D printed one has a T-shaped one, which just gives you a better grip on your miter slot.

[00:30:48]Secondly, the Hedgehog only has one point of contact with a miter bar, while this 3D printed one actually has two.

[00:30:55]And these two knobs along with the T-shaped miter bar not only give you a better grip to your table saw, but also a better grip to the featherboard itself. And I apologize once again for not having the hardware so that I can show you this thing in action, but the mechanics of this tool seemed very well built and I think it's going to work just fine. And you can't beat the price.

[00:31:12]And for this reason alone, I think it's definitely worth printing out one of these hedgehog impostors. The next item I have for you is something that I wanted to show you on my last 3D printer video, but I just couldn't get it to work out. And I think this is really due to the Bamboo Labs P1S printer being a higher quality printer than the Flash Forge one. Now, if you haven't seen these before, these are what I like to call an arbor cover for a track saw. In my case, I went with a FES tool one.

[00:31:36]Now, if you don't have a FES tool tracksaw, they make these for almost every brand of tracksaw. You just have to dig a little. These covers provide a little bit of protection from flying sawdust and even give you better dust collection. Let's pop off my old one and take a look at the differences between this new one. Now, the old one was only held in place with a friction fit, but this new one has a little tab on the side that locks it into place. Simply insert the cover onto one side of the arbor hole and then lock it into place with a tab on the side. This makes sure that that arbor cover never falls out of place and it's replaceable anytime you lose it. And it's this much better design that I think this is a great print out for anybody with a track saw.

[00:32:11]Our next tool is something that is so simple yet pretty darn useful. Now, this just may look like any other knob or handle, but frankly, it's a lot more than that. If we look at the top of the handle, you'll see there's a hexagonal shape. And this is where the magic happens. It's this hole that allows you to insert any driver bit directly into that handle, instantly creating a handtightening screwdriver, whether or not you're using longer bits or even smaller bits, allowing you to use an impact driver to do most of the work, and then using the same bit to hand tighten it in. And it's this simple tool that makes sure that you don't overtighten your screws that I think makes a great 3D print. Now, let's get into some fun items, which are just some miscellaneous or random items I thought were worth taking a look at. You know, I'm terrified by random letters. You are? Ah. Oh, I SEE. AH. NOW, these first items aren't a tool at all, but frankly, they can make your workshop just a little bit more enjoyable to go to. Now, you just saw some 3D printed decorations that I added to a battery charging station that I just built for my shop.

[00:33:08]But decorations don't have to stop there, as there's a ton of fun signs out there that you can add to your shop to give it a little bit more character. Not only are there signs that you can place on your wall with a couple of screws, but there's also a lot of signs that you can place on your shelf, making your shop just a little bit more fun and inviting. Now, the next item I printed out, I probably could have put in the storage category, but in my opinion, it's more of a PPE item. These two black brackets are meant to be used with rare earth magnets. If we look at the very back of the brackets, you can see there's two little indention marks where you can add some magnets. You'll see that one of these brackets has a bottom that you can slide things in, like gloves or even towels. And that second bracket is open so that you can slide it right over the top. And once your gloves or towels are in place, simply place these brackets on any magnetic surface and you have those items exactly where you need them, making it a quick and super simple print that just requires a couple of rare earth magnets. Another crazy item I found is this item right here. And you've probably seen nothing like it before. Now, the only thing that potentially gives this item away is the tape that's stored on the very back of it. This is indeed a tape dispenser, but it has a unique feature that I think make it pretty cool. This tape dispenser works in combination with razor blades.

[00:34:17]If we look inside the dispenser, you'll see a little wheel with all the blades installed. It's these blades that actually pre-slice the tape, giving you little segments that you can peel off and use where you need it. Simply rotate the larger knob, and the blades will cut through that tape, giving you a small little piece that you can use either on your project or things like wrapping gifts. and I haven't tried it yet, but I'm also interested to see how the dispenser works with blue painters tape.

[00:34:40]But either way, a pretty cool little contraption and something very fun to print out. Last but not least, I have a little item that's perfect for your keys or even things like your dust collection remote. This is a simple key ring holder and there's all sorts of different designs out there. This is just one that I like since I play guitar. I don't know about you, but two of the most misplaced items in my shop are my key ring as well as my dust collection remote. By having a centralized location for both of these items, it just makes sure that I don't lose those items as often. Not to mention, I think it looks pretty good right next to that Sasquatch sign. And once you get a decent quality 3D printer like the one I got, the Bamboo Labs P1S, you'll be printing out things you never even know you needed. Well, I can't thank you enough for joining me on taking a look at just a small portion of items that are available to 3D print.

[00:35:25]Catch you again next time.