3D resin print supports [EASY GUIDE]

Supporting 3D resin prints to get GREAT prints every time is easy! Just orientate to avoid islands and overhangs, raft, anchor, support and print. If that sounds confusing, it really isn't. In this simple guide I'll show you how - and hopefully answer many of the popular questions I receive about 3D printing problems.
So if you want to know how to support your 3D prints, how to overcome common printing problems, how to get the most from ChiTuBox and similar slicers, this video is for you.
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[@Henchman1977]

I'm a fairly experienced 3d printer user (fdm and resin) and I definitely learned today and found this helpful!

[@vogman]

That's very kind Ian 😁

[@retromodernart4426]

@@vogman If there was an 100-upvote button, I would hit it, thank you very much! So clear and on point, you're one of the best!

[@bogatyr2473]

"I oversupport, but I don't get many failed prints so I don't care." That sums up my thoughts perfectly. I'd rather have a couple supports that I could probably have gotten away with not using. Than find that five hours later my print bombed.

[@vogman]

Exactly! 5 minutes cleaning up supports vs 5 hours waiting on a mis-print. It's an obvious choice 😁

[@TundraGheist]

This isn't just for beginners... this is a resin printing supports masterclass!

[@SuperLongfield]

After almost 2 months of failed experiments and almost 2 kg of resin, I found this video and I finally managed to have successfull prints. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such a clear and understandable manner!

[@dibblethwaite]

I'd never thought of fusing light supports together like that. Great tip.

[@vogman]

It's a useful technique. It strengthens them over distance and makes clean-up easier 😁

[@joepeach997]

I avoided resin printing because of not understanding supports completely. But thanks to you, I'm ready to give it a go. I learn with articulate speech, animation and clear, uncluttered stills. You are my kind of teacher.

[@vogman]

Glad I could help 😁

[@ajc4477]

As usual, best explanation on supports that I've seen - even dullards like me can understand this. Thank you Mr Oilguy!

[@vogman]

I have to make things simple so that I can understand them 😁😁😁😁

[@pandaphil]

I'm about six months into resin printing, and of all the videos I've watched, yours are the most pleasant, and easy to follow. Thank you so much!

[@HunterValleyDan]

Mate this is the best explanation of supports and how and why they are used that I have ever seen!! Great video Geoff!!

[@vogman]

Thanks Dan. I have to make things simple so I can understand them 😁

[@C-M-E]

Quite recently I've been doing some in-depth reading on the subject of improving resin print quality and wondered why everyone always recommends rotating in increments of xx degrees. A lot of times, the listed answer is simply gravity and better support structure, but in that digging, I came across some white papers from the wee early days of resin printing that did an in-depth test of print quality based on shapes and orientation. Longish story shortish, 30* was found to offer the optimal angle for surface resolution, less stair stepping, better resin drainage and the least amount of distortion for the average of simple and complex shapes tested. Of course in practice it's nice when it works, but like my current project, it's so big on the platform that I'm exceptionally limited on angles, like 15 or 31. If it weren't an industrial part dependant on exact tolerance, I was almost of the mindset that I was going to model in registration keys and chop it in half, but due to the complex shape, it'd be a literal nightmare to get it back in spec and be 100% trustworthy. I may end up doing it anyway and try to make it a part that can be cast and copied, but I have great suspicion that it's not going to work without a major redesign.

[@carloscaraballo4121]

Been on the fence for some months now about buying a 3d printer but jump right in. Bout and Photon mono today, wash station and all the basics. While searching for how to video on KZbin found this one and truth it is one of the most useful I have seen.

[@vogman]

Thanks Carlos 😁😁😁

[@1objection]

THANK YOU! Explaining why you rotate the print and what to look for is so valuable, I can't believe I haven't come across it sooner.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johncalbick1178]

I think this might actually be one of the best how to videos ive ever seen on youtube, very professional!

[@NomaddUK]

I am new to SLA printing but have a lot of experience with FDM. This video has been invaluable and for that I have subbed and liked. Many thanks.!

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful! Resin printing is different, obviously, but once you get you head around the basics, it's very rewarding. I did a few Beginners videos that you may find helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2Oyaoabg7R2gqM

[@johnspartan15]

I just got into printing and had a ton of questions from watching videos from other printers and this video covered every single last question I had with such exacting detail with a language I can firmly understand. Thank you so very much. I truly appreciate your time and help.

[@kelvincowe1623]

Not usually one for leaving comments, but this vid has been a massive help and led me to more of your vids. Thank you so much for taking the time to make such a clear and helpful video! This has improved my prints no end!! What a guy!

[@fovexes]

I've recently bought my first 3D resin printer and this video has been so invaluable as I'm learning the software. Thank you so much!

[@svenhalle8887]

Brilliant! So helpful I am shocked it's free! Clear, concise & at a pace that is enjoyable to follow, I am beyond grateful.

[@mhd112211]

Love your patience to explain everything thoroughly. Thanks a lot.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ChristophelusPulps]

This is the first video that made me completely, confidently understand how supports work.

[@vogman]

That's very kind 😁

[@cryptguard]

Thank you so much for the guide! I was having a lot of trouble with flat prints, and this really helped. God bless you man.

[@lucasupright]

This is a necessary video for all users to watch. Once build plate failures are resolved this is the next thing to learn. Supports cause lots of failures when done incorrectly.

[@vogman]

Many thanks 😁

[@polyestermammoth740]

I received my first printer two days ago. I’ve had successful prints until today, when printing a platform floor that ended up with a bowed edge. I was perplexed, but it seems that it sagged because of inadequate support. Thanks for this video- it’s helped me to avoid this problem moving forward as I know what to look for now, and I’m about to start printing some much larger pieces. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@user-lo3pn5so4k]

I've been printing with FDM printers but am brand new to resin and have been having a tough time transitioning my 3D printing skills over...now I know why! This video was sooooo helpful, thank you!

[@robertopagan5809]

This was honestly very helpful to me. I an very new to 3D printing and your video answered a lot of questions for me. Thank you.

[@AdamDeBeers]

I am going to be honest. I came for the video, but I stayed for the audio and after that, I did watch it again as I should. Thank you very much sir, for awesome video, have a great day.

[@jibrankhmous9586]

This voice is so smoothing I feel like he should work for BBC

[@VincentKraven]

My first 3D printer arrives on Wednesday. A Photon Mono X. This video was so clear and helpful!!! Had no idea how this all worked and I'm sure this has saved me countless hours of stress trying to figure it out on my own. Thanks!!

[@vogman]

Glad it helped! Look out for my cleaning guide as well. It may help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX2chXagqbWVrZY

[@lucianobastos5728]

Excellent video! Very clear, objective and pedagogical! Thanks a lot for sharing it!

[@HJDSimon]

Wonderful vid, thanks for the tips. Love the calm, clear guidance, really nice how it's all straight to the point.

[@riverbankjournal]

Your channel is my go-to for 3d printing lessons. My Elegoo Mars and Anycubic wash and cure station arrived this week and I can't wait to get started!

[@jarodsown2596]

Thank you so much! I have 3 FDM printers, but have just bought my first resin printer (Mars 2). I have been doing pretty good but have lost some prints. This made supports VERY clear and I will be applying all this to my next print.

[@swdw973]

So much appreciated- resin beginner here.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@crisgravel8387]

Wow, thanks for this video. Perhaps one of the clearest explanations of why and where to set supports I've seen to date!

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blastingsound]

just got into 3d printing with no prior knowledge of it, but this video has DEFINITELY helped clear a ton of unanswered questions, my first print came out flawlessly, then my second was a cthulhu model and it was almost perfect, but i didnt realise his arms were islands. ... so one of them is split in half like a hamburger, and the other was a flat silhouette lol so thank you! also as a sidenote that may help other newbies, i did also buy a 3d printed statue off the internet first, so after watching this video, and looking back at the professionally done one, his advice matches perfectly. I can actually see the angle of the model and supports that were initially there, which subsequently gave me the PERFECT angle to print complex models !

[@SergeyBodnarchuk]

Voice of narrator from Peppa Pig cartoons - calm, soft and teaching. How it must be for small SLA boys and girls ) Greetings from Russian watchers!

[@matthewm565]

Thank you for clarifying the angles, and such!!!

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@IBAKaspian]

The content of this video is brilliant. Thank you kindly Sir!!!

[@Fahnder99]

Ha, I looked around for quite some while for more information about resin supports. But your video is still the best. Thank you!

[@user-ct8my8rv9c]

This was presented with just the right amount of detail. Good video

[@samanthatax3726]

this video is pure gold. thank you so much for explaining this so clearly :D

[@rod2d2rs]

Excelent tutorial. Absolute begginer here, don't even have a 3D printer yet and I'm already sorry for all my failed 3D prints I've never done.

[@crabbyninja1375]

Love this guide. And the narration is top notch!

[@kitdrawsalot]

Thank you for sharing. I’ve been looking for a video that explained supports and you made a great video that was easy to follow :)

[@Wookieehair]

Thanks. My printer just arrived and this video is a great starting point regarding supports. Cheers!

[@JoJo-dc2ey]

Thank you! this explained everything i need it to know much appreciated !

[@carolynh9451]

Best video I have found thus far on the topic! You also speak at a pace that makes it easy for beginners to understand.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@victoriaisabeau]

This way of teachung is so good and very wholesome

[@mechjam]

very good and easy to follow video for someone at the very beginning of learning how to 3d print even with a different processing software. excellent captions thank you very much for putting them in your video!

[@SansFear]

This is a great tutorial for someone like me who just got my hands on my first resin printer. Thanks for making this very helpful and informative video tutorial.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@androot69]

I've been struggling with sagging for months and none of the anycubic or elegoo supports had no idea. Pathetic. Thank you so much for the video. You got a sub😀

[@bassPindaHouse]

the best video I've seen on this matter by far! thank you

[@mkjb8331]

You are wonderful teacher, Sir!

[@vogman]

Many thanks! 😁😁😁

[@3D-Seed]

You helped me a LOT.. THANKS !!

[@josephKEOarthur]

You are a Support / Bridge God !

[@rustymandalorian770]

This is an excellent video for any beginner or intermediate 3D printing enthusiast. Thank you for making it!

[@vogman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Fidller1997]

Stumbled on this video and most of the things i've actually learned the hard way. Sagging on big flat surfaces for example. But the whole auto support stuff was pretty new for me and also using heavier supports. I barely have any failed prints but when i do its usually just thick and heavy prints like a Minigun from Fallout 4. Supported the hell out of it yet it still deformed. Rotated it 45 degrees and it came out perfect.

[@williambolton4698]

This is wonderful. It reveals a true generosity of spirit for you to make such an informative video. Thank you very much.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful 😁

[@salvadorgonzalez692]

Perfect video. Explained everything clearly and detailed. Thank you!

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@antistaticagency]

Great tutorial about Resinprinting, thank you!!!

[@TheCAPIreland]

The King of masterclasses. Amazing.

[@vogman]

Many thanks 😁

[@mogadeet6857]

Excellent beginner's guide. Thanks mate.

[@vogman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@peterdocter4659]

Clear, easy to follow, just enough of details, allround awesome tutorial! Thank You very much!

[@vogman]

Glad it helped!

[@jerryh4400]

Great video! Thank you so much!

[@zaranea7920]

Fantastic explaination!

[@chrismallatratt8452]

Great video! I'm coming from the world of FDM printing and wanting to dip my toe into the murky waters of resin printing, this has given me plenty of food for thought.

[@kleaflab]

I love the variety of your channel, all your video are put together so nicely and are always fun to watch!!

[@vogman]

That's very kind 😁

[@40drawers99]

Thanks! I've done a fair few prints and had good success so far but there was still some new good pieces of information here. Keep up the great work!

[@vogman]

Many thanks : )

[@serhiikotliarov7159]

Thank you. It helps a lot!

[@theVariedLife]

I just purchased a Saturn 3 Ultra and have Chitubox Pro - thank you for the informative class. I really gives me confidence.

[@sysop224]

Brilliant! Thank you - liked and subscribed.

[@TheGreatChosen]

Thanks so much for this video. This answered so many of my beginner questions

[@vogman]

Glad I could help 😁

[@keeleycarrigan]

Great, concise video!❤

[@mlubecke]

Awesome video. Thank you so much for sharing

[@craftysean945]

I've been printing for a while now and was getting frustrated with supports. It felt like the more I printed the worse I got at them. This video really, really helped. Thank you very much :)

[@vogman]

Thanks Sean. I appreciate that 😁😁😁

[@user-vo8mu6yw3b]

This was SUPER helpful. Thank you!

[@vogman]

Great to hear 😁😁😁

[@djksfhakhaks]

Thanks for this video! I was trying to print a coin and couldnt quite wrape my head around why the bottom side was always flat. You didnt exactly cover that but the priciples that you show got me to understand it!

[@serendipity0ne]

You are an amazing teacher Thank you for your easy and simple way to supportive figures and use Chitubox!

[@vogman]

Thank you very much!

[@Keekay91]

New to 3d printing subscribed, your clear and precise explanations are exceptional. Thank you much.

[@vogman]

Awesome, thank you!

[@joeblogs6830]

best support video very intuitive and to the point thank you

[@vogman]

Glad it helped

[@heklezer]

This video is great! This will help me print better thank you!

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andyshirvis5747]

This is a very good guide for a beginner like me, thank you.

[@vogman]

Glad to help 😁

[@iandavidson481]

Excellent video. Very helpful support explanation. I could listen to you all day long

[@vogman]

Glad to help

[@colint1855]

Thanks for the best guide I have come across about supports as a beginner.

[@vogman]

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful 😁

[@phillipnewman9174]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Learned a lot from you.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zipcc]

looking at getting into 3d printing and been trying to find a video that actually showed the support info like this, so i could see how hard it actually is. thanks for putting it out.

[@vogman]

No problem Todd. This really is the secret to 3D printing. As you can see, it's fairly easy 😁

[@avk3dprinting872]

very helpful, your voice brings me to another dimension

[@vogman]

Glad to hear that!

[@VictorOtto]

Fantastic video, mate! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge

[@Toymaker71]

Thank you for this helpful guide!

[@vogman]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@jeffwiffaf]

I ordered a 3d printer recently and I've been going through it wondering how these supports worked. You've put me up on game thank you!!!

[@vogman]

Glad I could help 😁

[@mortenstage2950]

Super tips on using chitubox thanx 😁

[@eloosive]

This presentation is well explained and has helped me consider more potential causes of fails. Thank you so much.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@warrencann3824]

Studying up before my Phrozen 4k arrives - this video is brilliant! Just what I needed.

[@vogman]

Glad I could help. Look out for this Friday's video too. It's a slicer that makes life even easier 😊

[@nadine5071]

Thank you so much for this video

[@nps-ddpsavinglives]

Really good video explanation Thank you!

[@Infernoblade1010]

This is great! I was looking for some tips on supports. I also discovered my slicer is capable of infil which will save a lot of resin without sacrificing strength

[@ohcrazydiamond]

Thank you for making this amazing video!

[@vogman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kaibrendel9387]

Great tutorial! Thank you

[@alexh7232]

This was super helpful. Thank you!

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@David-ey9jg]

That was brilliant.