Top 10 3D Printable Tools Every Maker Should, Like, Make

Make your electronics projects easier with nine useful 3D printable tools, and one worthless one! They're all free and (mostly) easy to print.
I scoured Thingiverse for the best free 3D printed models that deserve a place on any maker's workbench. These clever gadgets will simplify your soldering, open new options for 3D printing, and impress all the other nerds.
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SPOILER ALERT! Model author links and credits:
#10 - Mouse bungee by Peter Merhaut - www.thingiverse.com/thing:243...
#9 - USB cable holder by Philipp Kolb - www.thingiverse.com/thing:194...
#8 - Camera rig for smartphones by Willie Beckmann - www.thingiverse.com/thing:971775
#7 - Battery inserts for Altoids tins by Dave 312 - www.thingiverse.com/thing:349...
#7.5 - Altoids tin selector rack by John Plunkett www.thingiverse.com/thing:267...
#6A: Metric screw sorting jig by James Leonard www.thingiverse.com/thing:432...
#6B: Imperial screw sorting jig by Emi Xin www.thingiverse.com/thing:460...
#5 - Unlockable loose filament spool by Christoph Laimer www.thingiverse.com/thing:198...
#4 - Feather fingerboard by Adafruit www.thingiverse.com/thing:241...
#3 - T.U.S.H. by Vassil Gounev www.thingiverse.com/thing:204...
#2 - Dispenser for syringe of flux or solder paste by Mordaha www.thingiverse.com/thing:454...
#1 - Workbench Storage: Dremel Bit Storage by Steve Boswell (Original taken down, this is a remix) www.thingiverse.com/thing:462...
Licensed assets:
Robot voice text-to-speech: ttsmp3.com
Falling, tape, slap, click, and face punch SFX: www.zapsplat.com
Motion graphics: Premium Beat
Features "Song of the Volga Boatmen" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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[@handdancin]

seems like the tush would benefit from being a little plumper on the bottom side

[@ZackFreedman]

This guy gets it

[@johnnydingo8680]

Perhaps a wider base ?

[@yoshiodoom]

@@ZackFreedman 11q111q

[@buubised]

i have some tush analogue thats connected to each other by some rollers (will fit narrow or wide roll)

[@ActuatedGear]

@@ZackFreedman Y'know, butt jokes asside, couldnt you turn that into a screwclamp kind of setup? Then you could fit that tush real tight and screw it till it sticks.

[@jrm6872]

this guy always looks like he's about to tell me my power level.

[@TheVirtualOz]

Holy shit bro my sides

[@jestexgarcia3601]

ITS OVER 9,000!!!!

[@danthebunnie_origins1146]

Your Midi-chlorian count is off the charts!

[@ChadClark63089]

This made me laugh out loud in the real world

[@wesleymays1931]

At least 7

[@F4ngel]

At first I was scared when he chloroformed me, but then I was intrigued when he started talking about 3d printer things, and now I'm glad he took me home after knocking me out.

[@Adi-vq2ek]

Tush okay?

[@ZacharyRPieMan]

Lol, this comment is amazing

[@GnappyAssassin]

My legs don't look like that. There's a bit about systemic racism in Dave that I was reminded of.

[@JustInTime0525]

2:02 "Unless you are in a wheelchair" That was a good one and caught me off guard, thank you for the laugh! (And maybe useful prints)

[@maickdaenen987]

'unless you're in a wheelchair' my god haha

[@allclay1993]

As a wheelchair user, that was hilarious to me.

[@VigasanGunasegaranOfficial]

Came here to say the same thing, literally laughed out loud to that

[@sebastianbruhn7031]

Ayy KZbin recommend is getting better :), finally a new KZbinr who is relevant to my interests, and has amazing comedic taste.

[@ZackFreedman]

Aww, you're too kind. I'm just a dude trying to build cool stuff but making videos instead.

[@dionysus7055]

Brother you are telling me! This guy is great!

[@ThiagoLaranjeiraZerooneBit]

accurate

[@awdhootkanawade]

True this video poped on my feed

[@tinkerjar396]

Same here

[@Jmortonvids]

I bought my first 3D printer two years ago. I have spent enough time watching KZbin videos on 3D printing that Noah could have built the Arc twice. I have never ever seen or heard of you. You, sir are the most entertaining maker I have come across on KZbin...HANDS DOWN! Love the humor, love the shooting, and your video editing. I think if you keep producing content of this caliber, you're going to grow to have a huge audience, keep up the great work, you have a GIFT! I'm looking forward to much more content! Bless you, brother!

[@regenschein71]

Well said. I totally agree. Which incidentally saves me the time to write praise like this myself. More time for printing, yay!

[@zackt4551]

No offense to this creator but Devin from the channel "Make Anything" is hands down the most entertaining and creative/inspiring maker on youtube. Check him out

[@drowhodis556]

Zack really spilled an assortment of bolts just for a 5 second clip. When it took him probably 5-10 mins to find and re sort them. That’s dedication right there. Respect ❤

[@spyteamsatan3553]

That Altoids eject button gave me Mac classic flashbacks, of getting hit square in the Adam's apple by an ejected floppy.

[@ZackFreedman]

The big kind or the small kind?

[@Warhawk76]

That was God's way of telling you to get a real computer 😉

[@aerinjameson8336]

@@Warhawk76 back then, a Mac WAS a real computer, then they started degenerating into new-age hipster garbage.

[@jdduncan]

I freakin' love your description of the Dremel Bit Storage print!

[@thomasjohannesen1003]

"the sheer girth of my maker c*ck"

[@kylehockley5011]

That got the subscribe from me

[@misadventuresofn838]

You are the coolest super nerd I have seen in a long time !! Deserving of a 3d printed trophy 🏆 👏 good luck on your channel. Very well composed

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

I really like the USB holder and the Altoids tin rack. Thanks for including the thingiverse links!

[@Rhinomods]

Dude, You are rocketing towards the top! Keep up the good production of video! Great description of the Monolithic Dremel tool holder!

[@heckyes]

KZbin algorithm on point! So glad I stumbled over here. I didn't realize how badly I needed hot nerdy talk delivered with comedic punchlines. Thanks.

[@drewlehman2456]

For the bolt sizer you could also add hex cutouts so you can super glue hex nuts into it to see what the exact threading is for that bolt (like a 10-32 vs 10-24)

[@mrk8212]

are you done yet?

[@drewlehman2456]

@@mrk8212 huh???

[@theNoogler88]

That's clever, great idea

[@ThePinkBinks]

I've never been chloroformed and woken up to a forced education before. I prefer it to high school quite frankly.

[@jakec2229]

I dunno being woken up to a forced education describes the public school system pretty well these days. Although you gotta bring your own chloroform or else you need to talk to one of the creepy kids.

[@ThePinkBinks]

Jake C Hmm... true I guess. I just didn't notice any actual education going on at the one I was atacking as I didn't learn anything there. I did tons of studying outside in my own time but didn't learn anything from school. I love education, just not schools.

[@breakfast7595]

I mean, at least this is entertaining instead of just mind numbing.

[@rdh2059]

The Prusa adaptation of the TUSH, used on the Prusa Mini, is far superior to the regular TUSH. It is very adjustable without falling over, and if you put non-slip foam pads on the bottom of the Prusa Mini spool holder, it does not slip on most surfaces.

[@ThomasWeeks]

That Dremel storage bin ROCKS! Two things it needs.. A hinged dust cover, and a holder for the dremel itself! :)

[@someguy2741]

I like the idea of the dremel storage tower but it is literally available, filled with dremel tools, and is only slightly more expensive than the raw plastic filament needed to print it.

[@simonhoey6575]

@@BlondieSL Is 30 hours considered a lot? Majority of my parts are between 10-20. Biggest ever was 139 (in 5 pieces). Maybe I have my detail set too high.

[@justaguydoingguythings2762]

For about 15 bucks at walmart and 15 minutes there and back you can get all the dremel parts in a kit

[@Hennysgarage]

@@justaguydoingguythings2762 walmart one definitely isnt that good

[@shyguy9302]

Me: hears him say "Keter" Also me: a fellow intellectual, I see.

[@ZackFreedman]

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[@000Krim]

Relatable

[@conehead6499]

@@ZackFreedman [REDACTED]

[@dr.mystery5791]

Scp 173 has breached containment

[@gbrea6137]

@@ZackFreedman btw it's pronounced key-terr

[@muxallopeniot9194]

New to your channel, I feel like this is one of the most underrated channels on KZbin. Also all ten were great but I really like number five for the 3-D printer been there before. Great video!

[@ZackFreedman]

Aww, shucks. I try to make the best videos I can, and I’m glad you enjoy them. I actually have two of those filament holders, one for large reels and one for small. They’re so useful.

[@Pablomcdubbin]

"Just spread your tush to the appropriate width, get your spool up in there and start extruding" 😆😆😆

[@marcianoacuerda]

Everyone of this amazes me. But those that don’t require screws, glue or any kind of fixations have a special place in my heart.

[@g4mmalotus937]

Some of these will be very useful for me, thank you! I have a few lithium cells just laying around, so I'll definitely be putting them in an Altoids tin. I'm gonna have to give some thought to reorganizing my workspace after seeing that Altoids shelf!

[@madslashers2002]

I love the dremel bit holder. Makes me think I can wear out a 3D printer just organizing all of my tools

[@labellesworkshop]

The first and second ones are going to be printed tonight, awesome video overall. Can’t wait to see what other videos you’ve made 😁

[@ZackFreedman]

That's awesome. After you're done, put pictures up on Thingiverse so the original creators can see that people are making their designs! It always feels good when someone posts a make of my projects.

[@mysterytechknowledge3664]

@@ZackFreedman New 3d Printer = New Thingiverse Account...Posting to commence shortly!

[@thematerwelon178]

Loll you earned yourself a new subscriber😂 love your content and your sense of humour. It's not very often that you find a youtuber who you share the same interests with, who is also entertaining at the same time. Keep up the good work!!💯

[@wernereksteen199]

I'm a science and robotics teacher from South Africa. Just stumbled onto your channel today and it is amazing. Your channel is awesome, informative and gave me so many ideas for my robotics classes.

[@jor3122]

yeah this is, by far, the funniest and most interesting "top 10 prints" video I've ever seen. I might actually use some of this stuff!! subscribed! can't wait for more.

[@SaHaRaSquad]

The Prusa Mini comes with a better version of the Tush in the package. It's the same idea but has two adjustable connectors inbetween to hold it together, as well as rubber pads.

[@Thatbrownguy454]

All good stuff man. Second or third video I have seen of yours and I will say you are putting out 10/10 content. Thanks again

[@farlandercd]

Loved this! You have really good humor and the intro really surprised me. Reminds me a bit of the modern rouges (that is a huge compliment ;))

[@ZackFreedman]

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@marthinwurer]

First time watching you, really loved your wit and enthusiasm!

[@Marulk]

Great content, superbly presented, and made me chuckle :) You've got a new subscriber, and I'm adding a dremel bit storage to my print list. Thanks!

[@Dailyfiver]

I came expecting KNOWLEDGE and you delivered. The humor was effortlessly and professionally placed through the entire video and it had me laughing quite a bit. Fantastic video, I just subbed 👍

[@Zlader.]

I stumbled across this channel and liked the humor from the start. Then I heard you casually say "keter class" and knew I had to subscribe 😅

[@shawneecenicero8542]

At first I was scared when he chloroformed me, but then I was intrigued when he started talking about 3d printer things, and now I'm glad he took me home after knocking me out.

[@blackdeathghostye6654]

I came to the comment section looking for this comment seeking fellow scp agents

[@FusionSource]

Great video, really enjoyed that, preferred your voice over the computer voice though. Subbed, nice to see a small 3D printing channel growing, keep the videos coming.

[@ZackFreedman]

That sounds like a robot voice, but it's actually Thomas the Train Heckler: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4XNYZ-Zi7h8jLc

[@perritoDeSatanas]

You should be at least nominated for an Oscar for best screenplay 👏👏👏 sublime 10/10

[@bgustinjr]

I just got my first 3D printer yesterday, and I think I'm more excited about finding this channel now than I am about the printer.

[@yorgle]

Jokes aside, two things that could improve the TUSH; A) make one side of the base taller than the other so it helps guide the filament spool. B) put Lego Technic axle mounts in it, so you can separate them and adjust distances using technic axles

[@eves.9]

I literally gasped and sat back in my chair when you dropped those screws. Most painful thing I've ever witnessed

[@larssjodahl7660]

Subscibed, much due to your fun and entertainingly casual use of "lovecraftian hellscape" and "quixotic". Also your pace and editing; you don't waste our time.

[@kcpth]

This content is great... love your sense of humor. Keep up the awesome job

[@meholden]

Almost didn't watch because top 10 is usually clickbait but you got the maker update seal so I am now subscribed.

[@ZackFreedman]

Aww, thanks! I just wanted to make TUSH jokes, the other nine are filler.

[@mysterytechknowledge3664]

@@ZackFreedman That's a lot of "FILLER" for your Tush!

[@Warhawk76]

Wow, you went to Target and survived the COVID apocalypse! Nice job! Love the video, liked and subbed!

[@pablogarin]

I love tushies, they're the best! I swear, I could spend all day looking at those tushies work, and I wouldn't get tired! The only problem is that the bigger ones are harder to clean, so I would recommend sticking to a decent sized tush (avoid the small ones, they're too flat to be useful)

[@stevewalston7089]

This video is hilarious, I've likely watched it 4 times in the last year and laugh every time! Zack's delivery is great!

[@brianbrewster6532]

Why not add two features to the tush? 1 - grippable feet on the bottom of each tush so these don't slide around. 2 - a socket that allows a thick spoke to plug into the sides that is telescoping. This would perfectly space your tush feet apart to accommodate your spools.

[@marsandbars]

The Prusa Mini's spool holder is basically a TUSH with an adjustable cross-support. Would recommend!

[@SkelyGeekin]

I like adjustable Tuches 🥴

[@Grarder]

Man, the script on that Dremel one was incredible! Thanks for all the good ideas! I'm currently printing drawer separators after realizing I can use my printer for actually sensible things.

[@HammerHeid1]

absolutely loving the innuendo and commentary to go along withe great content u got sub!

[@TheAthenaum]

"Keter Class Secure Power Containment". Lol alright I like you.

[@ElijahRhyne]

That's when I knew this was a man of culture.

[@3DJapan]

6:08 I've actually printed this Tush before and I use it for my spools, however they keep getting knocked over with the slightest touch and it's really annoying so I designed a bracket that connects them together so they don't tip over and they're always the right width apart.

[@kane101985]

This was such an informative & hilarious vid, you really knocked it out of the park!!!

[@Tenacious21]

The line about the girth of your maker **** earned my subscription. Make sure anyone who judged you for writing it knows that it paid off :)

[@TroIIingThemSoftly]

I didn't think I was going to like this, but then I ended up liking this.

[@dubmfg]

Ah perfect, I needed something to load up my printers with today!

[@iamt00t]

it must be a joy asking you for directions, most animated person I've seen on the tube

[@stratometal]

That Altoid boxes are wildly used as Keter class secure containers was one of the lesser known facts, now we know how! Thanks! My next project ASAP. Also the holder.

[@jeffcarey3045]

0:50 - This part is horrifying to watch. Forget stringing, this dude has spaghetti noodles on his prints.

[@sloflo]

@HeyNeonKABOOM! yeah no. It’s not. His print temp is too low or z axis is way off.

[@antonioaguirre9663]

1st vido of yours I saw and you earned my sub. you are hilarious.

[@FPVnoob4life]

The humor, the style, the content... i have to sub!

[@stedmenknox1169]

I just found your channel and it is pure gold!!!

[@michaellowe3665]

That dremmel tool holder is cool, but it could be more manageable to print by making it into connectable smaller modular prints that a user can add to as they get more accessories.

[@ZackFreedman]

So fun fact, I initially tried to split it into smaller panels, but Fusion 360 is so bad at importing STL’s that I just gave up and wasted half a roll of plastic.

[@3DJapan]

I was actually thinking of designing a bit holder for my rotary tool, it's not a Dremel but it works for me and they sent it to me for a review video and I use it almost daily. But yeah, as I get more accessories I need a better way to store them.

[@squidcaps4308]

Do not print that massive holder, it really is abusing printing as a medium. The proper way to do is to print the intricate bits and then use wood or even rigid foam to construct the base. Printers are not replicators, you need to mix and match with different materials and methods.

[@robotin3192]

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[@pierrec1590]

About the screw sorting jigs, I suggest sticking a magnet on the underside. It will pick up the screws as well as sort them.

[@FrederickvanStadenSA]

LOL! Love your style dude. Very fun way of presenting your content!

[@KnifeChampion]

In the dremel part you had that "InfernoPlus - Hackerspace version" vibe

[@jonah4196]

The TUSH problem could be solved by having little holes in the bottom of each to glue some strong magnets. Then you could just have a little metal plate on the surface to stick them to. That way you can have a stronger way to secure it without sacrificing the versatility of being able to place them where ever you want

[@PutsOnSneakers]

No no no you dont want glue anywhere near a tush. the point of the tush is to have easy access to its use. You always want the oposite of glue around a tush, which is lube. lots of lube so that the tush can always be accomodating for its use. Some good high capacity penetration, I mean fillament pulling.

[@paulreeder5241]

@@PutsOnSneakers Did you read his comment? "That way you can have a stronger way to secure it without sacrificing the versatility of being able to place them where ever you want."

[@OmegaChu]

r/woooosh@@paulreeder5241

[@logancommers4427]

"This colossus of collets collates all..." hahah love the alliteration! xD

[@TheDevile1]

Just found your channel and I love it. Keep up the great work

[@controllerpleb6568]

These are all really great projects. I have no doubt I would print them all if only I had a 3D printer.

[@imthedentist]

200 bucks and you can have a good creality ender 3

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

So this is where geekdom finally ends up? Impressive video on things I didn’t even know I needed. Time to wake up the printer. 👍🏻

[@ZackFreedman]

Why even HAVE a 3D printer if you're not gonna clutter your room up with quasi-useful gizmos?

[@SuperheroDIY]

Definitely used the Tush -- I just taped it to my control box on my CR-10S. Does great.

[@JP-hj2gs]

Her giggle at the Altoids keeper put me over the edge. 🤣

[@BombShot]

when he said "Just spread your tush," I did the exact opposite of feel that.

[@Jmortonvids]

LMAO!

[@SetOfSkills]

The voice: "Number 3 the Tush" The screen: "NuMBeR 4"

[@NicolasGanea]

Your right the number one pick is the best and a must have!!!!

[@NeoNeko420]

I'm surprised I wasn't already subbed since I've enjoyed much of your content as is but you must definitely earned it with that description of L-ion batteries lmao golden

[@ReneJurack]

2:02 Dude! I just spilt my coffee over my keyboard! :D

[@3DJapan]

You referring to the wheelchair? Those are often used by low budget filmmakers in place of a dolly. Lock the front wheels and it will roll smooth and straight.

[@vigi86]

I think you are the most eloquent youtuber I've ever seen 😂

[@danielricardoaugustowood5840]

Most eloquently crazy.

[@mudbrats]

We all need more tush... great video! Loved every minute

[@WiscomptonBoys]

Oh man, I have been trying to place that music, Song of the Volga Boatmen, for ages. I was *so* stoked to finally figure it out thanks to this video!

[@DawnOfTheComputer]

"Hello hardware hackers!" **Smashes subscribe button**

[@glennleader8880]

No wonder the subscribe button is looking a bit battered!

[@olivianeugeboren602]

Automatically trust a dude more if theyre a lefty Also as a lefty I use the Logitech g903, its an ambidextrous wireless mouse with a faster response time than most wired mice (it do be way too much money tho)

[@MissChelle]

Thanks for the laughs, new sub from Australia ❤️🇦🇺 ( even tho I am have no idea about electronics!)

[@jlkeegan]

Like a shining stairway to heaven.. excellent!!!

[@owen112341]

this guy is hilarious. Love it.

[@onesadtech]

Great ideas! Funny to me that you love the dremel so much, and I'm sure I'll use mine more when I get my 3D printer, but I've always viewed them as terribly underpowered die grinders. 😂

[@ZackFreedman]

It's fine for carving holes in enclosures, filing down prints, brushing solder mask off traces, and other small-scale tasks that come up in the handheld gizmos I build. If I did bigger jobs, it's definitely underpowered.

[@onesadtech]

@@ZackFreedman yes, for sure, every tool has it's place. I've used mine when trimming bezels for head unit installs, or similar. I think I just initially expected way too much out of my dremel when I got it years ago, hahaha.

[@Fanofthesky]

Your time elapse shots are supreme!!

[@justinchamberlin4195]

I found some TUSH remixes that use fatter tracks for better stability and, best of all, trays in which to put them so they don't go flopping around. Thing #s 3353204 and 4262784, for the curious. Also, thank you for sharing the loose filament spool! Since the day it first arrived I have very much enjoyed my Maker Box subscription, except for the times where I load the little coils onto a spool by hand. I have this filament winding station that has made a truly awful task into merely a laborious and annoying task but I want to try this loose filament spool instead to see if I can print tangle-free and not spend billable hours winding by hand.

[@jonjonr6]

Instead of snap fit, just use a nut and bolt. They're cheap, won't break, and easy to find. Sometimes it's best not to think too hard or over engineer.

[@ZackFreedman]

It's not how I would have designed it, that's for sure.

[@illyau]

I woke up not knowing what happened before. I could vaguely remember a guy asking me to smell a rag, don't know what happened after that. Also, for some reason I have one more subscription on KZbin.

[@elvisanaguano190]

Grande rincón 3D siempre fuiste mi favorito. Un abrazo crack

[@primemac3dstudio18]

I make a lot of 3D projects and I have many 3D printable projects that I have made. I might post them online but I like to show the creation of them through my videos first. At the moment I find a few of your picks interesting but could be improved lol. Nice video.

[@Fighter_Builder]

Hey, there's a typo in the link to the Altoids Tin Selector Rack, might wanna fix that

[@ZackFreedman]

Good eye. What a bizarre typo. It's been fixed, thanks for letting me know.

[@Fighter_Builder]

@@ZackFreedman No problem!

[@DargoDog]

For RC hobbyist like me, that metric screw sizer saves a lot of annoyance and confusion.

[@TroIIingThemSoftly]

Yeah, I went straight for that screw sizer myself.

[@pentachronic]

Only problem is you need to calibrate the holes because PLA changes size on cooling!

[@DargoDog]

@@pentachronic I printed mine in PLA, didn't see too much deformation upon cooling. The sizer works really well, and there are no issue trying to figure out the screw sizes. With that, all of my screw sizes are at least 2mm apart.

[@pentachronic]

@@DargoDog Cool. Thanks for the info. Good to know. I've had tolerance issues when making threads so there definitely is some deviations from spec. It might be related to the volumetric size and on smaller dimensions is less significant ?

[@hoofheartedicemelted296]

How to make the videos on one of the most coolest channels on youtube by far even better? Easy. Include closed captions on every video. I know, I know you have them on "some" videos. But I mean every video. I read lips but I'm not an expert yet and you talk really fast, which is awesome because you get more information in every video and more information is good, but speed talking is not ideal for the deaf. Regardless, thanks for being so cool, so well informed and so humorous. You elevate emotionally, elevate intellectually and you deserve your official youtuber award. Just become a tiny bit cooler and make sure I can understand 100% of your videos. Your number one fan forever.

[@ZackFreedman]

Most of my videos, including this one, have hand-edited subtitles. I try to make them for each video, but KZbin hasn't been generating automatic captions for many of my recent videos. Let me know what's missing and I'll put it on the to-do list.

[@hoofheartedicemelted296]

I will do Zach. Thanks for the feedback.😊👍❤

[@VasilyVishnevskiy]

Good stuff. Keep going. You will be a star.

[@jasoncook9817]

FYI: "USB cable holder by Philipp Kolb" has been removed

[@ZackFreedman]

Oh no! I’ll see what I can do.

[@ZackFreedman]

I fixed the link! I forgot to paste the last number of the item ID. It should work now! Thanks for the heads up!