The Beginner 3D Printing Guide I Wish I Had

Just got a new 3D printer and want to avoid the biggest beginner mistakes? In this video, I’ll show you how to get great results fast, from first setup and calibration to filament basics, slicing, and troubleshooting - all based on more than 10 years of hands-on experience. You’ll learn which materials to start with, how to prepare your first prints, how to spot problems using a 3DBenchy, and where to find good models, so you can focus on printing useful parts instead of fixing avoidable issues. Modern 3D printers are powerful tools, not endless projects and this guide will help you use them that way. Check out our CNC Kitchen products at https://cnckitchen.store/ or at our global resellers https://www.cnckitchen.com/reseller Best Build Plate Adhesive: https://geni.us/NanoAdhesive Nozzle Brush: https://cnckitchen.store/products/noz... Nozzle Cleaning Wires: https://cnckitchen.store/de/products/... 🖨️ 3D Printers (Affiliate Links): (Most Bang for your Buck) Bambu Lab A1 Mini: https://geni.us/BBL-A1Mini (Bigger Build Volume) Bambu Lab A1: https://geni.us/BBL-A1 (EU/US Made Open Frame) Prusa MK4S: https://geni.us/Prusa-MK4S (Enclosed) Bambu Lab P2S: https://geni.us/BBL-P2S (Large Enclosed) Bambu Lab P2S: https://geni.us/BBL-P2S (EU/US Made Enclosed) Prusa CORE One: https://geni.us/PrusaCOREOne (EU/US Made Large Enclosed) Prusa CORE One L: https://geni.us/PrusaCOREOneL (Dual Nozzle) Bambu Lab H2D: https://geni.us/BBL-H2D (Affordable Toolchanger) Snapmaker U1: https://geni.us/SNPMKR-U1 (Nozzle Changer) Bambu Lab H2C: https://geni.us/BBL-H2C (Big Toolchanger) Prusa XL: https://geni.us/Prusa-XL ☀️Filament Dyer (Affiliate Links): (One Spool) https://geni.us/rsmQ7B (Two Spools) https://geni.us/pvYlXY (4 Spools) https://geni.us/NpQmn Silica Gel Dessicant: https://geni.us/xYR9U 🤖Model Repositories: Printables: https://www.printables.com MakerWorld: https://makerworld.com Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com MyMiniFactory: https://www.myminifactory.com Cults3D: https://cults3d.com Thangs: https://thangs.com GrabCAD: https://grabcad.com 🖨️ Printed Files: 3D Benchy: https://www.printables.com/model/2236... Torture Toaster: https://www.printables.com/model/6098... Gift Puzzle Box: https://www.printables.com/@3DPrintin... Christmas Ornament: https://www.printables.com/model/1482... 💚 Support me 🙏 Patreon:   / cnckitchen   Join as a YouTube member! Shop at Matterhackers: http://www.matterhackers.com/?aff=7479 Buy a Bambu Lab printer 🐼: https://geni.us/BambuP1S Buy a Prusa printer: https://geni.us/CNCKPrusa PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/CNCKitchen 🎙Check out my Podcast with Thomas Sanladerer:    / @themeltzone   Follow me on Twitter:   / cnc_kitchen   Follow me on Instagram:   / cnckitchenyt   Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Self Promo 01:21 General 02:06 Printer Options 02:44 First Setup 03:16 Loading Filament 03:56 First Print 04:25 Filament Types 06:53 Removing Prints 07:16 Bed Maintenance 07:50 Slicing 09:36 3D Benchy 10:26 Model Repositories 10:53 File Formats 11:36 Troubleshooting 13:09 Maintenance #3Dprinting #DIY #beginners FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links