Whether you’re a a technology enthusiast, looking to learn a new skill, carpenter, craftsman, mechanic, DIY weekender, homeowner, smart-home tinkerer, a modern homesteader, or even if none of the aforementioned labels apply to you; 3D Printing probably has a use case for you… so give it a try!
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At The Modern Frontier you can expect thorough analysis and cited sources in our tutorials; and free 3D designs complete with ready to print models and editable design files.
3D Printing Information & Tutorials
Getting Started with 3D Printing
You no longer need to rely upon what’s online or at your local big-box store for the realm of possible. You no longer need to spend $1,000s prototyping your inventions, ideas, and art. Go from need – to design – to usable, tangible thing in less time than it takes an item in your shopping cart to arrive at your doorstep for a fraction of the cost.
Whether you’re a a technology enthusiast, looking to learn a new skill, carpenter, craftsman, mechanic, DIY weekender, homeowner, smart-home tinkerer, a modern homesteader, or even if none of the aforementioned labels apply to you (if you’re here, 3D Printing probably has a use case for you)-…
3D Printing has come a long way in the past decade: the cost of entry and knowledge required to start are no longer barriers for the explorer on The Modern Frontier.
How to Print Safely: Filter VOCs and Nanoparticle Exhaust from ASA, ABS, & PETG 3D Printing
Proper enclosure, dual HEPA-activated carbon filtration and ventilation can manage 3D printing exhaust of higher temperature filaments and give you the ability to safely print ASA, ABS, and other filaments.
More Tutorials and Information on 3D Printing
Free 3D Printing Designs
Non-Contact Voltage Tester Pen | Gridfinity Organization System
Custom-fit holder for a voltage tester/sensing pen (Sperry Instruments STK001). Gridfinity is a free, open-source storage and drawer organization system.
Torx Driver Trays | Gridfinity Organization System
Magnetic custom trays designed to hold your torx drivers. Customizable labels and sizing with free, editable design files. Gridfinity is a free, open-source storage and drawer organization system.
Tolerance & Clearance Testing Board | 3D Printer
If you’re designing for 3D Printing or you have a new printer, this tolerance tester will not only give you examples of the tolerances of your printer, but allow you to get a feel for how tight or loose you want to design your clearances for various purposes.
10 Piece Wrench Rack | Gridfinity Organization System
Tray designed to hold 10 wrenches. Slots are ordered in size larger to smaller in two groups of 5 for a tailored fit to 2 sets of 5 (Metric + SAE). Compactly fits flex-head Pittsburgh Ratcheting Wrench Sets from Harbor Freight. Gridfinity is a free, open-source storage and drawer organization system.
Dust Collection Coupling | Blast Gate to PVC Fitting
Connects a 2.5″ Aluminum Blast Gate to a 2″ Schedule 40 PVC Pipe for Dust Collection System.
Adjustable Wrench Holder | Gridfinity Organization System
Holder designed to fit a 3 piece adjustable wrench set: 10″, 8″, 6″.
Gridfinity is a free, open-source storage and drawer organization system.
More 3D Printing Designs from The Modern Frontier
Recommended 3D Printing Reading & Resources
- Projects:
- Gridfinity Home & Workshop Organization System: Get started organizing your bathroom and kitchen drawers, workshop walls and tool chest, and much more with a free, open-source 3D Printed organization system called
G R I D F I N I T Y.
The system was pioneered by Zach Freedman.
Gridfinity Rebuilt: Scalable design files that you can just plug your sizes into and out comes ready to print or customize frames, bins, and containers. (Download Files | Support and Information) - Free, Open Source Design Files: There are several sources for open source, free 3D models and designs. Before designing something yourself, check to see if someone has already taken the time to do it for you. This is also a good way to get your feet wet before experimenting designing 3D models yourself. The Modern Frontier’s favorite sources:
Thingiverse | Thangs | Printables
- Gridfinity Home & Workshop Organization System: Get started organizing your bathroom and kitchen drawers, workshop walls and tool chest, and much more with a free, open-source 3D Printed organization system called
- Essentials:
- Tinkercad Designer: Free but powerful, online beginner software for designing new and customizing existing 3D models, parts, and tools. (Tinkercad | Modern Frontier Designs on Tinkercad)
- Cura Slicer: Free software that you will use to translate your 3D model / design (.STL File) into instructions (.GCODE) that your printer will use to print the model, one layer at a time. (Download)