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Tom Webster
@samurailink3.com
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Tech nerd. Into programming, 3D printing, self-hosting, and open-source. Check my website for projects and rants.
All my stuff: https://www.samurailink3.com/
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Just shipped the PETG version of my pill case to my grandmother. This one uses weaker magnets so it’s easier to open. It turned out great!!

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A photograph of a large 3D printed pill case in black PETG filament. The pill case has magnetic sliding doors with the days of the week printed on top of the doors in white PETG. One of the doors is removed to show that the doors are removable.
January 6, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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I've got another #3DPrinting blog post up, this time showcasing some utterly-deranged slicer hacks in a project I finished. I absolutely love how PrusaSlicer warned me about what I was trying to do, then just let me do it anyway.

www.samurailink3.com/Stupid-Slice...
A screenshot of PrusaSlicer showing two models overlaid on top of each other. The models are overlaid with several negative-volume modifier cubes. It looks like a chaotic mess.
February 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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I never actually posted an update: IT FINISHED!

I didn’t even take the time to dry the roll initially. No weird layer line, can’t even tell where the print picked up.
A photograph of a 3D printed dice tower in Marble PLA.
January 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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The #3DPrinting gods have forsaken me. 26 hour print, ran out of filament with an hour left. Bed has been holding temp for a day since pausing the job.

Hopefully this new roll of filament will let me complete the print without any drama 🤞

Will update later!
A photograph of a Prusa MK4 with a mostly-printed dice tower on the bed. The printer extruder has a very small strand of filament poking out the top, showing that it has run out of material before the job finished.
January 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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New #3DPrinting project! Posting a picture here before I upload the model to Printables tonight.

This is a Honeycomb Storage Wall mount for the Anbernic RG35XXSP. Super simple design and easy print. Model will be #PublicDomain licensed when I post it.
A photograph of an Anbernic RG35XXSP gaming handheld docked in a 3D printed mount. The mount is attached to a 3D printed Honeycomb Storage Wall. The mount is gold in color while the storage wall is black.
January 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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That should be perfectly fine, especially with smaller nozzle sizes (like a 0.25mm).

Here’s a desktop figure I printed in PLA a while ago with a 0.25mm nozzle. Took like 26 hours, but the detail is pretty good.
A photograph of a 4-inch tall cowboy desk figure printed in red sparkle PLA plastic. The cowboy is holding a revolver and large dynamite bundle. A measuring tape can be seen for scale. A photograph of a 4-inch tall cowboy desk figure printed in red sparkle PLA plastic. The figure is on its side, showing the fine details of the face and fingers gripping the revolver.
December 15, 2024 at 11:24 PM
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I've got another #3DPrinting project, this time focusing on #accessibility. When I had gallbladder removal surgery, reaching the shower wand up top was painful, so I made a simple grab-bar mount for the wand and am still using it a year later.

www.samurailink3.com/Shower-Wand-...

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The article author, Tom, sitting on an accessible waterproof shower seat, fully clothed. He is easily grabbing a shower wand attached to the shower grab bar with a 3D printed part. He is smiling and giving a “thumbs up” gesture. The 3D printed shower wand grab bar mount part mounted on a shower grab bar. This image shows the part in actual use with the shower wand resting in the part, being held securely.
November 22, 2024 at 6:55 PM
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Ok, #3DPrinting community, what is your _absolute dumbest_ useful print? Here's mine: A TPU door-slammer-stopper.

My house is mostly fine, except for this one part, and I hate it. Great print though, went from "problem" to "good enough" pretty quickly!

src: www.samurailink3.com/Door-Handle-...
A photograph of two door handles touching each other when one door is opened fully. A photograph of a door handle with a stretchy plastic “shock absorber” shape stretched over one handle. A photograph showing two door handles. One with the stretchy plastic “shock absorber” and one without. The two handles are close, but not touching. A photograph showing two door handles. One with the stretchy plastic “shock absorber” and one without. The door handles have almost collided, but the stretchy plastic “shock absorber” is compressed and the door handles themselves never touch.
November 19, 2024 at 11:00 PM
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Testing out some new chip clips: www.printables.com/model/234619...

This is a wonderful design (not mine). It's print-in-place and has a WIDE variety of sizes available. Printed perfectly in PETG the first time. Still needs time in testing and longevity, but I'm pretty hopeful.

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A bag of alternative-brand Cheetos held together by a 3D printed purple chip clip. To the side are two more 3D printed purple chip clips, one in an open position, and one in a closed position.
November 19, 2024 at 12:26 AM
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#WEBFISHING is such a vibe. Absolutely love this game.
#cozygame
November 17, 2024 at 6:29 AM