Gridfinity Tips: 3D Printing Your New Workshop Organization System
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So it's been a few months since the lovably bizarre YouTuber Zack Freedman of Voidstar Lab released his "Gridfinity" 3d printed workshop organization system, based on the 3d printed organizer ideas of Alexander Chappel. And I don't know about you, but given how much I LOVE organization tips, diy, and workshop organization, I have been hard at work gridfinitifying my entire life. And in this video, I wanna share with you some of the tips, tricks, and words of wisdom that I've come up with after hundreds of hours and kilos of 3d printer filament devoted to this lofty project. π€« Get my custom filament and printer profiles, buyers guides, and much, much more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thenextlayer π¬ JOIN MY DISCORD: https://jle.vi/tnl-discord π₯ IN THIS VIDEO: π₯ 00:00 Introduction and about Gridfinity 00:29 Tip 0: Why Zach Freedman's System is Better (I love both of you guys, I'm a huge fan, no disrespect, Alexander Chappel!) 02:57 Tip 1: Generating Custom Empty Gridfinity Boxes 04:59 Tip 2: Creating Custom Gridfinity Boxes to 3D Print 07:05 Tip 3A: 3D Printer Nozzle Sizes for Gridfinity 09:01 Tip 3B: Top and Bottom Layers for Gridfinity 09:54 Tip 4: 3D Printing your Gridfinity HOT 11:26 Tip 5: 3D Printer Filament for Gridfinity 14:07 Tip 6: Analysis Paralysis and Workshop organization tips 16:36 Tip 7: Size isn't everything (at least not in organization) 17:33 Bonus Tip: Gluing gridfinity grids into your own workshop drawers 18:13 Tip 8: 3D Printing one part at a time to start with So there you have it, my top 3d printing tips for saving filament and time while organizing your workshop with gridfinity. If you enjoyed this video, and would like to see me create more 3d printing videos, diy videos, or just share my favorite 3d print ideas, please SUBSCRIBE and comment below to let me know! RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: π Zach Freedman / Voidstar Lab Gridfinity video: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3Dra_9zU-mnl8 π Zach Freedman's follow-up video: hhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd4NnHvTRAY π Alexander Chappel's video: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DOsLc76k4KeM π Gridfinity Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gridfinity/ π Voidstar Lab Discord: https://discord.com/invite/voidstarlab π Gridfinity unofficial website: https://gridfinity.xyz π Filled in gridfinity boxes: https://www.printables.com/model/210548-filled-in-gridfinity-boxes-for-customization%2Fcomments π My Gridfinity Caliper Holder Design: https://www.printables.com/model/260633-gridfinity-caliper-holder-low-profile-space-saving π Gridfinity Openscad model: https://www.printables.com/model/174346-gridfinity-openscad-model π Thomas Sanladerer video on 0.4mm nozzles (sorry, I can't pronounce your name, I tried) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgXM2zPusXo π Stefan at CNC Kitchen's wonderful research on temperature of 3d prints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwS_2R2mIvo π Stefan at CNC Kitchen's video on resuming 3D prints (must watch) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wjE8eDiKWg SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY USING THESE LINKS: π Overture Matte PLA (Highly recommended) https://geni.us/4Z4q2j [Amazon] π Overture Eco PLA Midnight Black (Only $17.99/k!) https://geni.us/UXqH [Amazon] π My preferred source for 3d printer nozzles: Prusa: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_De2U44j π My preferred source for 3d printer nozzles: Creality: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dk7TaJD π RECOMMENDED GEAR: π π Complete list of 3D Printing accessories: https://kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing π Complete list of my videography gear: https://kit.co/jlevi/content-creation πMy favorite thing to 3D Print: https://jle.vi/multiboard πMy recommended electronics & control boards: https://jle.vi/bigtreetech π My favorite 3D printing "accessory": https://jle.vi/magigoo | https://jle.vi/whambam π My favorite 3D printing filament: https://jle.vi/polymaker π Check out the official TNL merch: https://shop.thenextlayer.com/ π PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING USING MY LINKS! FULL LIST CAN BE FOUND AT: https://jle.vi/links β€οΈ LOVED THIS VIDEO? β€οΈ βΆοΈ Subscribe to the channel βΆοΈ Watch my other videos: https://youtube.com/@thenextlayer π Turn on Notifications π Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thenextlayer π Send a βSuper Thanksβ (Tip) π Use my affiliate links for your 3D printing or videography needs: https://kit.co/jlevi π¬ Join My Discord: https://jle.vi/tnl-discord βοΈ Write a comment below! ππΏ Like this video #3dprinting #3dprinted #3dprinter
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