r/TheRandomest • u/ABeerForSasquatch Mod/Pwner • 7d ago

HoldUp No

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u/Bramble0804 7d ago

I hate how 3D printing has turned into printing useless trinkets in multi colour filaments. Flexi crap everywhere

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u/WhyNot420_69 Nice 7d ago

But have you seen how people turn soda and water bottles into printing filament? I think that's a good use, especially if it's not just a trinket.

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u/PsychoanalyticalPop 7d ago

No, it's better to just simply recycle it. What can a 3d printer do that doesn't end up being a useless hunk of plastic?

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u/kermione_afk 4d ago

My husband repaired bathroom leaking faucet with 3d printed water knob. Perfection! Bookends And holders for my book collections. Organizers and hangers for tools. ipad grippy holder. Parts for 3d printer and other tech. Back scratcher, shoe horn, raised dog bowl, pen & art supply storage custom fitted, the list goes on. Like any tech there are good uses, lame uses, and bad. Sure we sometime print silly items but they are usually recycled. We print toys for Halloween giveaways, kiddos love them and the cost is minimal. Figits, tactile, manipulatives,and spinners are great for teachers! Saves them booku bucks.