How To Start Your 3D Printing Business!

[@3DQue]

Lots of great info in here! It can be hard to get started 3D printing for profit but we've definitely seen most people find success by focusing on a hyper-specific niche (that they're already interested in!) and devoting yourself 100% to that niche. Looking forward to the livestream this weekend!

[@3DMusketeers]

:D

[@MeKnownAsI]

But Grant, I have an Ender farm! Seriously though, dealing with consumers who don’t have an understanding about how long it takes to print that dragon or doohickey and it's easy to drop prices to be competitive but it undermines prices for everyone. Selling 3D prints can easily run lower than minimum wage if you don’t fight for price. Gotta run to do maintenance on my Ender farm. Again.

[@3DMusketeers]

Yep, we found a massive chasm in education. Funny how I'm focusing on education too. Wonder why...... Maybe there's a big class structure coming soon??? ;)

[@blacknovella]

dude! I am a sim racer, got into 3d printing for mods and improvements to my aluminum 80/20 rig and now I'm painting models from resin.

[@3DMusketeers]

NICE! We did some sim parts for a local guy, the wheels was INSANE., He brought it out to the shop the second time he ordered. It is crazy how perfect they can be!

[@chrisdixon2995]

Been listening to your podcasts back to back for the last week now, love your shows and have me tuned in. A great video that makes me dig deeper and push harder with my business here In the UK. Keep putting out the awsome material.

[@3DMusketeers]

Thanks Chris! Start small, be ambitious, and never stop... MAKING AWESOME :) That is actually one of the reasons we say what we say!

[@natewilke]

I've just started printing with a Neptune 3. Had some initial issues but it was 100% my fault. Fixed it and have been printing quite a bit this week on it!

[@3DMusketeers]

glad it has been working out!! It is likely time to revisit this topic with the latest affordable printers on the market.

[@bonovoxel7527]

Very good advices, thanks Grant! :)

[@3DMusketeers]

Thanks!

[@3DPrintPioneers]

I dig the video man. I’m definitely subscribed!

[@3DMusketeers]

Thanks!

[@AronsTube]

This is what the Wife and I are doing now. I have lots of Models already printed. She is working on the more detailed stuff with Resin and full painting of them. We are looking to make our own Shopify store so we don't have to deal with direct competition with Etsy Sellers right next to us. Also setting up an LLC and writing off some of the expenses from without our home. We've been selling locally right now to Co-Workers and friends and then word of mouth from there. Ideally we are looking to basically just make some extra funds while paying for our hobby at the same time.

[@3DMusketeers]

Keep it up!

[@JBGecko13yt]

still great Information! I was printing over night on day 3 lol. I do enjoy the information. My first printer was a resin printer :( such a terrible learning curve, but I am there now. first filament Printer is the X1C and I love it! but it really hates glow filament :)

[@3DMusketeers]

My X1C's hate everything.. Both ended up going back

[@JBGecko13yt]

so Prusa then? I am looking to possibly build a setup with an enclosure but I want the bambu bells and whistles plus diamond nozzles@@3DMusketeers

[@3DMusketeers]

I have quite a few Prusa's love them! My XL lands next week!

[@michaeljohnson88]

Thanks for the great info, finally upgraded from the ender 3v2 to an anycubic kobra max. You sure aren't kidding about the difference from a cheap printer to a decent quality one. Working on a business license from home as well as an LLC so i can turn this into a little side hustle, maybe more.

[@3DMusketeers]

Try going up to a Prusa and you will wonder why you called the Anycubic decent ;) But yes, any good upgrade from an ender makes you wonder why you even bothered..

[@michaeljohnson88]

@@3DMusketeers Alright I'll give them a shot once I can get another. The plus side is my wife loves this hobby too so convincing her shouldn't be too bad 😁.

[@3DMusketeers]

cant hate that! :)

[@liammsterling7657]

I have a elegoo 3 pro great printer for price but I have two of there products and both had problems with the wire breaking at the soder point

[@3DMusketeers]

That's a pain in the butt!! Sorry to hear that

[@AronsTube]

And to touch on filament Jessie PLA Vanilla Bean has to be my favorite for printing Busts lately! It looks great!

[@3DMusketeers]

That one I will be trying soon!

[@MrBestest]

Good video man!

[@3DMusketeers]

Thank you!

[@Lolikuki-g3]

One of the best videos I watched thank you

[@3DMusketeers]

Thank you :) Appreciate the compliment!

[@lightshadown]

putting aside the 3d print aspect, you just talk like a guy who really knows how to run a bussniess, i like that, good video, +1 subscriber

[@3DMusketeers]

I only saw the preview of this and it ended with 'talk like' and I'm over here like what's this jerk bag got to say. Ha ha. Jokes on me! I can't say I know how to run it perfectly but we do try! It's a team effort and we have a great team, now it is about keeping everyone busy!

[@indigochild826]

its called the politician cause its full of / spits out hot air lol

[@3DMusketeers]

Close. Filters and produces hot air!

[@ShotGunner5609]

Coment for the algorithm, great overview video as always. Thank you.

[@3DMusketeers]

Thanks! :)

[@MrTshirtmaker]

Great Video Great Information. One BIG Question how do change colors Example the candy corn orange, white yellow. Do you have a video on that??

[@3DMusketeers]

you mean in a print? you can call for a color swap in the slicer or do a filament change in the slicer

[@MrTshirtmaker]

@@3DMusketeers yes sorry want to change color half thru the slicer

[@3DMusketeers]

in PS you can add a color swap, or simply do a manual filament change when you need it.

[@rexxx927]

new sub here thanks for the vid, i have a Stratasys 768 with heated chamber on open source that can print superb particularly z layer adhesions, should you have or need a HT guy? i may have a titan to do next i just found your channel and have 20 plus years in plastics and filaments buy zero connections in this field as an industrial back ground originally but i am just about ready to finish the set up phase and branch out for yearend wish me luck oh ya i primarily focus on functional parts or prototypes from automotive secondary parts and anything else that moves seals or holds Thanks Again! Cheers

[@3DMusketeers]

Best of luck! It is a crazy road but it can be worth it!

[@AnthonyRanch]

Unfortunately I heard you can't get LLC in Canada. Have to incorporate.

[@3DMusketeers]

Ah, bummer, I barely know the laws here let alone abroad...

[@elfwithabike]

Why are the voron and ratrig printers not mentioned much in print farm applications. You can get a top of the line printer for about the cost of prusa. you only have to build it. And i consider my printers like an investment put money in to it and get a high 30%+ return over a few years. Like you said its a great source of passive income.

[@3DMusketeers]

Because they take so much time to build that is often offsets the cost of buying something that just works out of the box. In a business atmosphere, my time is worth a TON, I often bill over 100/hr for my time and that time spent building a voron or ratrig just does not translate to success. Am I going to do it? yes, but only because I have a youtube channel lol

[@porthospatel1683]

really insightful stuff

[@3DMusketeers]

thanks!

[@mihaivrabies2977]

What are your oppinions on the Delta ones for beginners?

[@3DMusketeers]

I advise against it unless you NEEEED tall parts

[@Robo582-n4m]

I got the ender-S S1 cant find details if this is a good one

[@3DMusketeers]

Eh, enders are more for hobby than jobby.

[@suzycoffey5810]

egeloo Neptune's are aols out, and customer service told me they don't know when the next release date will be.

[@3DMusketeers]

The neptune 3 pro, plus, or max are all good candidates from my point of view.

[@Corbinprints2022]

@3DMusketeers what about resin printing business

[@3DMusketeers]

Wayyyy more labor. So pricing is very picky

[@Corbinprints2022]

Ok thanks I actually own a resin printer and am trying to sell stuff but I have no 3d modeling experience and I agree it is pricey and I don’t get like any orders and don’t know how to get it out to people

[@3DMusketeers]

if you are trying to have everyone your customer, no one will be. If you are in a market that is pretty filled with low cost competitors, it may be best to find a better, untapped market. Especially if you are just starting out

[@aaronthedude8787]

i have the neptune and its great

[@3DMusketeers]

Yeah I hear they are good machines.

[@Trubothai]

Prusa mini "the best" for 3d farm ?

[@3DMusketeers]

"the best" is very subjective. We run mostly MK3s's in our farm, but that is because they came out pre mini. I am buying minis for our farm currently until we see what the new iteration is of the i3 platform

[@3dprotofab]

More video Like this would be great

[@3DMusketeers]

can do, any specific topics?

[@3dprotofab]

@@3DMusketeers Just tips and tricks on getting it running successfully

[@3DMusketeers]

That is very subjective, but I can try. We have covered specific topics on podcasts though!

[@mrt6399]

i use Stratasys and MakerBot for my print farm

[@3DMusketeers]

What do you find valuable about them vs others?

[@mrt6399]

@@3DMusketeers well my strat soon to be another if parts/materials run well the machines just run 24 / 7 and my makerbots are good for pla quick prototypes both are certainly not the best in many categories but they fit my use well

[@3DMusketeers]

hey as long as it works! I have found prusa to be more value for the dollar over Stratasys or Makerbot, but I would rather have more machines than only a few. I do get the value of a continued ecosystem though!

[@francisharlow8443]

I use eegloo neptune 4

[@3DMusketeers]

cool!

[@TommiHonkonen]

you cant say better parts faster because its tm r c by index traub

[@3DMusketeers]

I am not sure I understand this...?

[@TommiHonkonen]

@@3DMusketeers just a joke because you said better parts faster. Its a slogan index traub uses.

[@3DMusketeers]

OH, had no clue lol

[@roll4stealth671]

They do say You never work a day in your life if you enjoy what your doing...

[@roll4stealth671]

But yes you don't want to be working for pennies.

[@3DMusketeers]

every day is work, I just enjoy it

[@caadodan1835]

The device is called a politician is because it is a temperature governor….give me my money

[@3DMusketeers]

It is called The Politician because it filters and produces hot air ;)

[@v1Broadcaster]

as someone whos probably not a politician calling it the politician cuz its full of nothing but hot air is cause for defamation 😤 😡 😂

[@3DMusketeers]

It is called The Politician because it Filters and produces Hot Air. It is not defamatory to anyone in particular and is not going after a protected class, so we are in the clear :)

[@AkaBigWurm77]

Why is this guy yelling at the watcher...

[@chairzombie8378]

Americans

[@AkaBigWurm77]

@@chairzombie8378 humans

[@3DMusketeers]

It's the latin in me.. My passion comes off sometimes a bit more strong than intended, however I dont think it is misplaced here.

[@blackhawkvenom5724]

RIP Amazon fast shipping. They suck ass now.

[@3DMusketeers]

Sometimes it works sometimes not lol

[@TheOuterDrive]

You need money to buy printers...If you think you can just run out and buy a cheap printer and sell your creations your dreaming. If I could " shell out the big bucks" I wouldn't need to start a business in the first place.

[@3DMusketeers]

You can get a LOT of printer for not a whole lot of money right now.

[@kitchensoapdispenser]

Hello threeD musketeers. This was the longest clip for the least amount of information I've ever seen. You list all the different printers but don't reveal their strengths and weaknesses. You list where to post your services but you don't talk about the amount of pricing. Or dealing with customers. Or running a business at all. Your headline is completely misleading and false

[@3DMusketeers]

You are welcome to watch the MANY podcast episodes on the same subject if you prefer. Your pricing, what machines to use, heck even the strengths and weaknesses of those machines, etc. will all be subjective. As will dealing with customers, running the business, etc. This is how to start, not how to become a printing god lol.

[@dylbob9000]

If you are pricing to be the cheapest in town you will attract nuisance customers

[@3DMusketeers]

PREACH

[@hamzymt7496]

Time wasted

[@3DMusketeers]

Thanks for the insightful comment.

[@tonypaca3015]

bro really comparing something he got for 160 usd against something he got for 500 to 1000$.

[@3DMusketeers]

Are you wanting to do this as a business? Then I recommend taking it seriously, like a business :)

[@tonypaca3015]

@@3DMusketeers thanks for the reply. I was searching 3d prints for my brother and your video showed up. Just curiosity

[@3DMusketeers]

Printables my man, Printables :)