Modern Frontier

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.

Comparison of common 3D Printing Filaments PLA ASA ABS PETG

Choosing A 3D Printing Filament

Comparison: Pros, Cons, Uses PLA ABS PETG ASA Water Resistance Heat Resistance Cold Tolerance UV Resistance Chemical Resistance Food Safe Strength Flexibility Durability Ease of Use Easy Medium Easy Medium Print Nozzle Temperature 180-230 210-250 220-250 240-260 Print Bed Temperature 20-70 80-110 50-75 90-110 Cost $15-20/kg $20-35/kg $20-25/kg $25-30/kg