Additional handy tools for 3d printing you may need

 A continually updated list of things I've found very handy to have on hand when 3d printing.

A SET OF SMALL FILES

Very handy for filing away imperfections and grinding down anything that's not supposed to be there. I picked up this pack from the local cheap shop for less than ten bucks and ended up with a lot to choose from. You can also use an emery board or small sections of sandpaper but this would be difficult to get into those hard to reach areas.


SUPERGLUE


I read online that two-part epoxy works well when PLA printed stuff breaks but not when you're working with smaller prints. You need to hold things into place for at least five minutes to create a solid bond and even after curing for 24 hours, I've found there's some slight flex in there which doesn't help. Therefore I'm switching to superglue for the 30 second hold time and less flex. Cheap and found everywhere. 



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