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Which Glowforge to Buy? Glowforge Basic Versus Glowforge Pro

Glowforge reviews like mine have convinced you to buy the Glowforge over other options such as Full Spectrum, Trotec, or a more DIY solution. That’s great! But which Glowforge should you buy? …

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Multiple 3d printers

Should you buy one, big 3d printer or multiple, smaller printers?

Should you get one big 3d printer or multiple, smaller printers? It’s a question I get asked a lot. Obviously, the question is usually answered with a question … or 5 … There is, …

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Printrbot

The Problem with 3D Printing

Lately there has been a rash of people on the 3D printing forums and Facebook groups complaining about their 3D printers in a way that makes me think their expectations are set too high. I don’t …

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Is Making an Expensive Hobby?

Is making expensive? Just lately I have had a few people imply I was wasting my money on all this electronics/3d printing shenanigans. But is it really any more expensive or wasteful as anything else? …

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3D Printing Quiz

Test your 3D printing knowledge with this quick quiz!

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The Best 3D Printers – Which 3D Printer Should You Buy?

In part 3 of this series we share the best 3d printers for budget, beginners/class room, and prosumer to help you decide which 3d printer to buy.

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36 of the Best 3D Printing Facebook Groups

Facebook has quickly become THE place to discuss 3D printing. Here are the best places for quality 3D printing discussion, getting help with your 3D printer problems, and making new friends:

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Choosing a 3D Printer Part 2 – Buying Decisions

In part 1 How to choose the right 3D printer for you I listed some questions that you need to consider before deciding which printer to purchase. Let’s go deeper into a couple of the priority …

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How to choose the right 3D printer for you

One of the most popular questions we get asked in the 3D printing community is which 3D printer to buy!

There is a lot to consider in this decision and many, many printers to select from, so I put …

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Creating 3D Objects with a 2D Laser Cutter

Recently we had a lot of opportunities to demonstrate the laser engraver/cutter, and one issue came up repeatedly, and that was around the fact it produced “two dimensional” objects. Seems …

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Halloween Making

Halloween and making go together like pumpkin and spice, so it’s fun to see all the Halloween cosplay and decoration maker projects around. Fortunately for Protospace, a team effort headed by …

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