Inland filament isn’t fancy. But it sets the standard for what a cheap, budget-friendly filament should be like. Helpfully, Inland filaments are also sold in Micro Center stores at most locations. I decided to take a field trip to my local Micro Center to pick up a couple of rolls and had a fantastic experience. … Read more
Choosing the best glow in the dark filament can be tricky because it’s hard to tell the difference between one brand and the next. There are only a few colors to choose from, and they all perform similarly. In fact, without a rigorous testing scheme to measure the following properties, it is very hard to … Read more
Here’s a nifty trick: if you know the weight of your spool when it is empty, you can use that to track how far through a spool of filament you are during a print. All you have to do is put the spool onto a spool holder, then put that onto a kitchen scale while … Read more
MakerBot is a fantastic high quality filament from one of the largest 3D printing companies in the world. MakerBot is known mostly for its 3D printers, but it’s filament is just as good. The one problem is that a regular spool of PLA will cost you double what other high quality filaments cost. Hatchbox and … Read more
SainSmart filament is made by an electronics supplier from China. The company sells many different parts and accessories for DIYers and makers. Their filament is very good for a stripped down manufacturer. There are no frills about SainSmart filaments, but they get the job done, and the price is right. Introduction SainSmart is an amazing, … Read more