There are a ton of 3D printer accessories you can buy to make 3D printing a lot easier (or at least less frustrating).
Some of these accessories are more or less useful, and some of them are true time savers. Here are some of the best filament accessories you can pick up to save time and make life easier right away.
Bed adhesion materials
During the setup process, while you are calibrating your printer and leveling your bed, you may need to apply something to your printer bed to help the prints stick. There are dozens of different bed adhesion materials and surfaces you can print on.
Not all adhesion materials are equal, so it’s important to try a few to find out what works for you. For full reviews of bed adhesion materials, check out our guide to the best bed adhesion materials where we go through each the best options available.
Calipers for measuring filament diameter
You may not have heard of them before, but calipers are very useful tools for making sure that the filament you buy is the right diameter. They can help you avoid jams and clogs.
Here are a few good options, but if you want more information on great calipers, check out our guide to the best calipers here.
Print Removal Tools
Print removal tools are a must-have for some prints, especially when printing with ABS or a very strong bed adhesion material. Not all print removal tools are the same though.
Check out our reviews of the best print removal tools available right now.
Dehumidifiers
Dehumidifiers are important for keeping humidity levels low in the area where you are storing 3D printer filament.
A great dehumidifier will add a lot of longevity to your filament when you store it long term. It’s super useful if you are not printing very often or collecting different colors and types of filament.
Check out our guide for the best garage dehumidifiers available here.
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There are many different 3D printer accessories that will help your printing experience go smoothly.
Other than those listed above, most accessories are not strictly necessary for printing, but they are nice to have. They can save you a ton of time and prevent a lot of frustration by making life easier.
Leave a comment with your favorite accessories. Let us know if you have any questions about the accessories above.
Happy printing!