The Workshop
Basic 3D Modeling in SketchUp Free
Undeterred, I set out again. My second attempt succeeded. Hooray! I had to hit that sweet spot between the very bottom and the reflexive bounce-back, but I did it. Now to push a holed cylinder through a cylinder. That working exactly as expected, I moved on to more interesting shapes, pushing and prodding my way through the ‘verse.
My Starting Library for Learning 3D Printing and Tinkercad: Five Reviews
I enjoyed this book immensely. It made the learning process fun, and I could see the results of my lessons in real time. I did most of the work in the book, save for converting real-world models. When I get to that bit, I’ll write an article on it :)
3D-Printed Children’s Toys: Safety Considerations Every Maker Should Know
I went home and immediately made the necessary changes to make this set safe for smaller children. I made the ends even rounder, ensuring that they couldn’t accidentally scratch someone. I also angled the spatula, then created a ladle for left-handed people.
PLA, PETG, and ABS: Which filament type do you need for your 3D Print?
A pause while I considered this new information. Filament quality can be different? The rolls look basically the same to me, but for the color. Clearly I was missing some important knowledge.
Best Sites for FREE STL Files: Comparing Thingiverse and Printables
I went to Thingiverse first. Due to the struggles I had in placing the mini magnets the other day, I had planned on designing a set of long plastic tweezers. I typed in ‘long thin tweezers’ and was instantly rewarded with literal pages of just that.