I Tested (Almost) EVERY FILAMENT on Amazon: Every Single Filament Part I

Nobody: So you 3D print? Name every filament.
Me: Yes.
This video was sponsored by Boxomo Enclosures! I still don't think I could have printed that Delrin without it. Get one! bit.ly/3drjxq5
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Part 1: Every Filament on Amazon - bit.ly/3kB7TfU
Part 2: The Most Advanced Filaments - bit.ly/3lWDt7f
Part 3: Every Special-Purpose Filament - Coming Soon
Part 4: The World's Weirdest Filaments - Coming Soon
Part 5: FILAMENTS OF THE FUTURE! - Coming Soon
Thanks for helping Brooke and I reach this milestone. It feels great, and so does having over 80kg of squirty plastic at our disposal. You'll see this stuff in all kinds of future projects.
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Thanks to Brodie Bennett for putting together the timetable!
00:00 - Intro and Equipment
02:32 - PLA
03:22 - PLA+
04:02 - High-Temperature PLA
04:44 - Silk PLA
05:27 - Rainbow PLA
06:10 - Color-Changing PLA
06:37 - PLACTIVE
07:43 - PLA Composites
08:09 - Marble PLA
09:02 - LayBrick
09:37 - Wood PLA
10:11 - Glowing PLA
11:00 - Glowing PETG
11:11 - Glitter PLA
11:57 - Sparkly PLA
12:28 - Carbon Fiber PLA
13:18 - CF-HTPLA
14:06 - Conductive PLA
14:55 - Metal Fill
15:56 - Iron PLA
16:30 - Stainless PLA
16:50 - Brass PLA
17:12 - Bronze PLA
17:37 - Copper PLA
18:04 - Hobbyist Filaments
18:15 - PETG
19:06 - T-Glase
19:49 - PolySmooth
20:15 - HIPS
21:15 - Polypropylene
22:29 - ABS
23:46 - ASA
24:37 - Acrylic
25:29 - Special Purpose
25:34 - Purge Filament
26:27 - Cleaning Filament
26:56 - Flex Filaments
27:20 - TPE
28:22 - TPU
29:12 - Ninjaflex Cheetah
30:02 - Engineering Plastics
30:17 - Polycarbonate
31:39 - CF Polycarbonate
32:33 - Nylon
33:45 - Alloy 910
34:36 - CF Nylon
35:17 - Delrin
37:42 - Superpolymers
37:47 - PEEK
38:05 - PEKK
38:16 - PEI
38:40 - Disgusting Test Results
39:47 - Super Special Thanks
PLA Filaments:
- PLA+: Inland PLA PRO White - amzn.to/2QaFxwz
- HTPLA: Proto-Pasta Highfive Blue - amzn.to/32o2TRO
- Silk PLA: Sunlu Ultra Silk Red - amzn.to/3gmY7w7
- Rainbow: DO3D Silk Fast Color Change - amzn.to/32mVgep
- Color Change PLA: AMOLEN Bundle 1 - amzn.to/3mTuQul
- PLACTIVE Green (with NANOTECHNOLOGY!!) - amzn.to/3drtZ0Y
Composite PLA:
- Marble PLA: AMOLEN Bundle 2 - amzn.to/3wYctcp
- LayBrick: amzn.to/3e35vda
- Hatchbox 3D Wood - amzn.to/3mUBqRa
- Glow PLA (cursed): AMOLEN Bundle 1 - amzn.to/3mTuQul
- Zi-Rui Sparkly Purple Glow PETG - amzn.to/2OUzATO
- Glitter PLA: AMOLEN Bundle 2 - amzn.to/3wYctcp
- Prusament Galaxy Black PLA - amzn.to/3sstRSO
- Gold Sparkly PLA: AMOLEN Bundle 2 - amzn.to/3wYctcp
- Carbon Fiber PLA: ZIRO Carbon Fiber - amzn.to/32kDatF
- CF-HTPLA: Proto-Pasta Light Gray Composite - amzn.to/3giHmCc
- Conductive: Proto-Pasta Conductive Carbon - amzn.to/2Qvxp9V
Metal PLA (all by Proto-Pasta):
- Iron: amzn.to/3x4z4E8
- Steel: amzn.to/3aj26pC
- Brass: amzn.to/3don1K0
- Bronze: amzn.to/3doXPTr
- Copper: amzn.to/3e3686w
Hobbyist Filaments:
- Hatchbox Orange PETG - amzn.to/2OUAM9K
- Taulman T-Glase - amzn.to/3trckfh
- PolyMaker PolySmooth (Coral Red out of stock) - amzn.to/3aiAsJy
- Gizmo Dorks HIPS - amzn.to/2QyCiyZ
- FormFutura Centaur PP, Natural - amzn.to/3edM0Pe
- Gizmo Dorks Color Change ABS - amzn.to/3soBQk4
- PolyMaker PolyLite ASA (Prusament out of stock) - amzn.to/3gvdfb5
- Kodak Natural Clear Acrylic - amzn.to/3drWCee
Special Filaments:
- eSun Cleaning Filament - amzn.to/2QB8D80
- 3D Fuel Dyna Purge - amzn.to/3mV8BUF
Flexible Filaments:
- TPE (super duper cursed): NinjaFlex Grass - amzn.to/3ts8XEV
- Tronxy Green TPE - amzn.to/2OUEqAq
- NinjaFlex Cheetah - amzn.to/3ts8VwN
Engineering Filaments:
- Prusament PC Blend Jet Black - amzn.to/32pgtEt
- Priline Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate - amzn.to/2QxNyvc
- Taulman Bridge Black Nylon - amzn.to/3uWVdlJ
- Taulman 910 - amzn.to/2QumywM
- Sain-Smart ePA-CF Nylon - amzn.to/3dqk7EH
- Gizmo Dorks Acetal (Delrin), White - amzn.to/32kvVSo
God-Tier Superpolymer Uberfilaments:
- PEEK: ThermaX 250g ($155!) - amzn.to/3x2sca6
- PEKK: ThermaX PEKK-C 250g ($195!!!) - amzn.to/32jubZI
- PEI: ThermaX PEI w/ Ultem 9085 - amzn.to/32kw9Je
Licensed material:
- Interference SFX: Partners in Rhyme
- Sick guitar riff: Samplephonics
- Other samples: www.zapsplat.com
- PEEK: Essentium Inc
- PEKK: Vision Miner
- PEI: Vision Miner

[@ZackFreedman]

Thanks to Brodie Bennett for creating timestamps. Also, milk jugs are made of HDPE, not HIPS. My bad!

[@sillydilly2725]

Solo cups are made from HIPS. I think you can even buy recycled red cup filament, in case you want to 3D print party supplies for your next frat party

[@no_one6749]

Ask your viewers to mail you labelled bags of plastic trash for recycling :v or don't.

[@Sebastian-cn8lh]

you need to start record 500k video.

[@katebovski6947]

You didn't mention chopped carbon peek with Carbon tape.

[@fwiffo]

FYI: PETG printer parts can and will fail inside an enclosure. It happened to me, and I don't want it to happen to someone else.

[@OrangeC7]

I'm sorry, I'm going to have to arrest you for exceeding the 5 dad jokes per minute speed limit. You're coming with me.

[@ZackFreedman]

You'll never take me alive! You can only borrow me alive.

[@benjaminbarr8714]

Yeah I agree I think he should be sentenced to 2 weeks of dishes and pool time supervising

[@upseguest]

@@ZackFreedman aha!l I have found you. I must arrest you for existing

[@danielboudreaux85]

Zack has done nothing wrong, he deserves to be a Freedman!!! 😏😂

[@xanderplayz3446]

lets start a ratio war down here (hol up i never made this)

[@aidjota]

This dude not only managed to make 42 minutes feel like 10 minutes but also made such time entertaining, funny and educational to a level where you got absolutely hooked, learned a ton of shit and got a good laugh. The fact that this dude doesn't have a million subs shows that life is truly unfair

[@NightLoliLily]

FOR REAL

[@paulbecker9426]

I actually had to check the vid length after reading the first part of your post - I was incredulous that it was that long of a vid!

[@benjaminhobbs3964]

I didn't even realize that was 42 mins.... Seemed way shorter.

[@Hlilii]

I didn’t even notice until I read this comment

[@kylep506]

just wait man, almost everyone has to put in the work even if they got the skill and talent

[@abstring]

“This stuff warps if a cool person thinks about it.” Love it. Zack’s delivery is perfect.

[@stewpitt8388]

His delivery is as good as his jewfro is greasy.

[@sharkmusic9636]

that really caught me off guard hahaha

[@namAehT]

Fun fact about nylon: when it absorbs water it actually becomes up to 8x _stronger._ Injection molded nylon parts are often aged for a few days in humid chambers to bring them up to full strength.

[@The_Eldest_Millenial]

Ehhh... Moisture acts as a plasticizer in nylon and therefore reduces strength and stiffness properties but increases elongation and toughness. But yes, in general, as moisture content rises, significant increases occur in impact strength and other energy absorbing characteristics of the material.

[@luisfuentes3012]

@@The_Eldest_Millenial So what he said

[@rodiculous9464]

Does this apply to cf or glass filled nylon too

[@b_mb4948]

02:32 *PLA* 03:22 - PLA+ 04:02 - High-Temperature PLA 04:44 - Silk PLA 05:27 - Rainbow PLA 06:10 - Colo[u]r-Changing PLA 06:37 - Plactive 07:43 *PLA Composites* 08:09 - Marble PLA 09:02 - Laybrick 09:37 - Wood PLA 10:11 - Glowing PLA 11:00 - Glowing PETG 11:11 - Glitter PLA 11:57 - Sparkly PLA 12:28 - Carbon Fiber PLA 13:18 - CF-HTPLA 14:06 - Conductive PLA 14:55 - Metal Fill 15:56 - Iron PLA 16:30 - Stainless PLA 16:50 - Brass PLA 17:12 - Bronze PLA 17:37 - Copper PLA 18:04 *Hobbyist Filaments* 18:15 - PETG 19:06 - T-GLASE 19:49 - Polysmooth 20:15 - HIPS 21:15 - Polypropylene 22:29 - ABS 23:46 - ASA 24:37 - Acrylic 25:29 *Special Purpose* 25:34 - Purge Filament 26:27 - Cleaning Filament 26:56 *Flex Filaments* 27:20 - TPE 28:22 - TPU 29:12 - Ninjaflex Cheetah 30:02 *Engineering Plastics* 30:17 - Polycarbonate 31:39 - Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate 32:33 - Nylon 33:45 - Taulman Alloy 910 34:36 - Carbon Fiber Nylon 35:17 - Delrin 37:42 *Super Polymers* 37:47 - PEEK 38:05 - PEKK 38:16 - Polyetherimide 38:40 - Antibacterial PLA Test Results

[@broughdy]

Ty! I’ve never actually needed one of these until now!

[@ebouwman034]

Thanks

[@johndavid360]

Thank you so much!

[@ashleyreid155]

The hero we need

[@ZackFreedman]

Thank you! I'm putting this in the description.

[@hassamkhanwazir278]

0:43 "To Feature Fifty Filaments, we are Forgin' a Friggin' Fused Filament Fabricated Flotilla of Fanciful Frigates" ~ F for Fendetta

[@mtayseer82]

Now I understand what is FFF printing

[@kriegh94]

Boooy, do i love alliteration 💖

[@sheerluckholmes5468]

Shouldn't that be a *Fan* detta

[@doggybone1994]

As soon as you put the Petri dishes in the closet I screamed,”Noooooo! Put them upside down!” The condensation that pools above can fall back into the dish and actually “wash” away your results or throw them off. So yea…you need to do that again not only for repeatability, but technically your results are considered inconclusive.

[@sphygo]

Learn something new every day. I wouldn't have thought that would matter

[@benknrobbers]

glad I'm not the only one. I also was like dude, hit up your local hospital lab, or college MLS program, explain what you are doing and some nerd would probably laugh and inoculate the hell out of your benchies.

[@PartScavenger]

And your sterile technique sucks :D Still a great video

[@mica4977]

Would it not still condense & be held on the germs side instead, still harming the results?

[@yosemitesam9576]

@@mica4977Thats… not how it works

[@StevenManser]

I don't know why I watched all of this. I don't even own a 3D printer

[@floorpizza8074]

I didn't think there was any way I'd be able to sit through a 42 minute video on printing various 3D filaments. Next thing I know, 42 minutes has past, and not only did I learn a lot, I laughed a lot along the way. Thanks for that, Zack. You took a boring subject and made it fun.

[@Produkt_R]

Lol, "It warps even if a cool person thinks about it"

[@cavinrauch]

Best line ever

[@danbee6407]

I went looking for this comment! Ahaha.

[@balognascraps5813]

"Unlike regular glitter, which I'm told it's the herpes of crafts"

[@ederplays2788]

22:08

[@onesadtech]

Watched this twice now, once before, and once just after getting my first 3D printer. I respect the hell out of the effort this took, can't wait to see what cool ideas you come up with for some of these specialist filaments! 😁

[@YourEarlyGrave]

I'm brand new to 3D printing, and in the first 10 minutes, I learned so much about printing. I've been buying the "prettiest" PLA and was wondering why ALL of my prints were SO BRITTLE... I had no idea there were so many variations... Thank you so much! Time to put these silk variants away for my heavy duty parts.

[@ZackFreedman]

Yeah! After a certain point, the more pigment, dye, glitter, and other additives they put in a filament, the weaker it gets. Some brands, like Fusion and ProtoPasta, make gorgeous filament that sacrifices some strength. Others, like Polymaker, use the bare minimum and perform slightly better.

[@make.anything]

Still learned stuff after all these years (didn't realize ASA can also be acetone smoothed). Great exhaustive video!

[@ZackFreedman]

Thanks! The commenters dug up even more filaments that I didn't even know about, so this will need to become more exhaustive in the future!

[@make.anything]

@@ZackFreedman I've been having fun with a flexible PEBA filament infused with pulverized tires 💪 the list of options is indeed ever expanding

[@DinoSpidersTV]

@@make.anything Heya, how's the cheese printer coming?

[@ZackFreedman]

That’s rad! I’ll add it to the list for the next episode

[@ZackFreedman]

Also that must smell disgusting. Like the septic tank beneath a Buffalo Wild Wings

[@FilamentFriday]

Congratulations on the 100K. You did it so fast.

[@ZackFreedman]

Thanks! We’ve been very lucky.

[@sugasheeze]

@@ZackFreedman Not lucky, entertaining.

[@colinyoung3685]

@@sugasheeze Why not both?

[@computertecky4744]

@@ZackFreedman dang now your 170k dang

[@FilamentFriday]

Zack - Maybe a little luck but mostly talent to not only be informative but entertaining.

[@ashlynmurrell7728]

As someone who just bought my first 3d printer, this is EXTREMELY helpful! :) I had no idea that there were different nozzle types needed for some of the mixed media filaments. I would love to see you do a video on 3D printing basics (basic maintenance, nozzle types, software settings/explanation of each, etc.). I love your energy, it made it very easy to learn from!

Welcome down in that rabbit hole ! You'll end up with closets fulls of absurdly geeky filaments in no time !

[@gmac123]

I've never actually done any 3D printing but found this video entertaining and incredibly informative. I cannot believe I watched the whole thing - a true testament to your charisma and pacing.

[@shavono8402]

I've never heard of 90% of these filaments and I'd still watch this whole video if it was twice as long. Absolutely incredible.

[@boucrew1289]

dude same

[@UncleJessy]

Wowza a ton and I mean a ton of info packed in here. Had no idea about a number of these filament options. Congrats on the 100k milestone!! Killing it

[@ZackFreedman]

Thank you! I'm surprised how rarely I see anything besides vanilla PLA, PETG, and occasionally TPU. I'd love to see more HIPS, ASA, and nylon.

[@oneheadlight8000]

@@ZackFreedman we print ASA non stop on 12 different printers (around 150 spools last year).. Love ASA!

[@dannelalbert7111]

As a newb to 3d printing, this seems like the perfect reference video for understanding different types of filaments. Thanks for taking the time and money to document this all in a useful and entertaining way 😬

[@Magnaheim]

Same here. Great video to bookmark and return to later when I want to try something new.

[@vicehuman]

The first in depth 3d print youtuber ive come across. And he makes me watch a 42:15 video, because he dives into it in an honest and entertaining way. Loved it.

[@GunnersMovies]

"Good enough is good enough." Words that ring through my head like a bell, every time I turn on the 3D printer! Thank you for the confidence to build :)

[@ZackFreedman]

No, thank you for keeping on making! A finished project always beats a perfect idea.

[@DPortain]

"If you're gonna print with a PP, a heated enclosure is mandatory because this stuff warps if a cool person thinks about it" - had me chuckle

[@fikluk4118]

21:35 had me

[@ii_berzin_ii9079]

This video is amazing. I’m just getting into 3D printing and you managed to explain complex topics, rattle off tons of info, make it understandable, and keep me entertained for 45 minutes!!

[@robertkeller1253]

Zack, I subscribed, hit the bell, the full nine. The fact that you have provided ALL of this information, free of charge, feels almost criminal in this day and age. Hats off to you, thank you for your time and efforts.

[@backinyourcommentsectionag3191]

7:38 bold of you to assume I didn't just lurk in your channel home page until this video was posted

[@Kevin-jb2pv]

I think it's amazing how Nylon is one of the oldest plastics out there, yet it's still one of the best and used for _loads_ of stuff.

[@fivelights907]

For some reason I find myself watching these filament videos while slicing and when ordering filament. These videos are really fun..thanks for putting in the time and effort, I really enjoy these.

[@siriusscepter]

Great info and delivery thank you!

[@agepbiz]

Congrats on getting the Silver Play button! This was a nice overview of many filaments and several filaments I was not aware of even existed

[@ZackFreedman]

Thank you very much! I hope this helps you in a future project!

[@webderek]

That was really entertaining, well-paced, insanely educational, and made it seem like I could actually do all of it. Thank you!

[@BrandonJanoski]

Waiting on my First 3D printer to arrive and I Loved this Video. Definitely helped me understand the difference in filaments and I see myself coming back to this video every time I want to try something new. Amazing Video thank you for doing all the hard work and spending all this money for us lol.

[@chewy6942]

Man you are awesome with this information. Just bought my son his first printer from micro center and this will help with him getting started. I couldn’t believe all of the different filament they had in stock, it was overwhelming!

[@chelseastevenson6459]

"you could even print it out on bare glass you psycho" I feel called out lmao

[@rogervikingsson3738]

I've been 3D printing for years, and am familiar with many types of filament. But, this video is a true enlightening experience. Zack is a speed talker, and he's brilliant at it. Not only talking super fast, but packing useful information into every sentence. Above all, Zack identifies more types of filament that I knew existed, highlighting perceived pluses and minuses for each. Very well Done :-)

[@richardbertrand2]

awesome video for a newbie trying to figure out what plastic I should pick for any given project along with a few I ought to keep on the shelf for everyday use.

[@bachaddict]

Love the Ingress references sprinkled in your videos! Had forgotten about pineappling

[@andrasbeno1099]

"This looks a lot like stone, but don't take it for granite" that made me "hohohohohoooo"

[@atmosrepair]

I know isn't the humor amazing!? He won my subscription on that alone, never mind the amazing information

[@gamersoffire9553]

As someone who has started 3d printing, I can't tell you how useful this video is! Definitly gonna reference this video for many years to come.

[@spenserholen419]

I freaking love you and your top notch one liners. Thank you for being the most thoroughly informative AND entertaining content creator on the internets.

[@EAGLEeye835]

I have to say after working in a 3D printer factory for 5 years, this is insanely accurate and hilariously entertaining 5 out of 5

[@jamledger5238]

This was delightful and had authentic nerd core humor with hints of Chad thunder rooster vibes

[@thecarbonprop]

Dude this is so awesome! Thank you for taking the time to film and edit this. It will definitely be a video I refer to often.

[@nomnomburrito27]

You just earned another sub. This was hilariously informative and I 1000th everybody else saying that this 40 something video goes by so fast because of how entertaining and informative this is. This is not only a great 3D printing video, this is a great *video* and checks literally every box. You are a master craftsman. Thank you for existing

[@eternalmiasma5586]

Wood grain is the only special one I’ve done so far, really hard to get right, but the result was amazing after some sanding! I’ve basically just been using it for wands but I’ve also had it used for a few handles on prop daggers and prop hand guns

[@beesafterdark5644]

WAIT THEY MAKE A WOOD GRAIN FILAMENT??

[@The_Bird_Bird_Harder]

@@beesafterdark5644 Yeah, it's in the video.

[@beesafterdark5644]

@@The_Bird_Bird_Harder I ain't watch that shit bro I got the attention span of a sliding glass door.

[@lincolnlog727]

@@beesafterdark5644 it’s been 7 months you could have watched a minute a day or even less probably

[@Trad0r]

You could say it's outSANDING. I'll get out.

[@JaneFancher]

Just getting into printing, and I'm snoopy dancing over this. Helped so much to help me figure what I need to get first for the kind of things I know I want to do... and you're a charming, knowledgeable loony. Just my kinda person. Heading for your list to see what else you offer.

[@NickSabella]

This is honestly the best 3d printing related video on youtube. I find myself coming back to it periodically for more info on filaments I want to try.

[@patrickoneil6610]

i'm a first timer, and i built a dry box with a bowden tube attachment zip tied to the length of the extruder wires. i've been printing with TPU for the first time running through the bowden tube and it works great!

[@karlweir3551]

Perfect timing Zack! Just finished building my first printer yesterday and really needed this. Appreciate it :)

[@amarissimus29]

Great comprehensive overview. I'll second the nod to purge filament; I never, ever change filaments without it. Only point I disagree with is PETG support problems. A .2mm Z offset separates just fine for me.

[@sbb8079]

This is a great help. I have a much better understanding of all the different filaments out there. Thanks for the information.

[@gavinhemphill6399]

22:00 "Warps if a cool person thinks about it" Im dead lmfao

[@moth.monster]

PETG is the only material I've ever printed that sticks to the bed TOO well.

[@5am0036]

Did you print PETG on glass?

[@ZackFreedman]

TPU and PP are also notorious clingers. TPU is especially nasty because it's impossible to pry off the bed...

[@JD2jr.]

Y'all are insane. my PETG and TPU prints keep popping off the bed. PLA is the only thing I've gotten to work consistently.

[@mattlogue1300]

I find it's moisture problem more than adhesion. Glue stick should act paradoxically as a release agent. But yeah I have to drybox my inland petg and print it hot too 255c.

[@redrocket23]

@@JD2jr. I’m going to assume you’re printing on a glass bed. PETG and TPU love to fuse themselves to pei beds.

[@scottishcomedian1769]

I was waiting for the Star Wars prequel joke at the laybrick filament. I was not disapointed. Congrats on 100k, man! You deserved to get it a long time ago

[@NatashaB]

Recently subscribed and watched these videos because I print high temp materials a lot, just a heads up, I use a glass bed at 90c with a coating of PVA for HIPS and it works fantastic. When the bed cools to 40c or so, my prints audibly crack right off the PVA surface, super easy.

[@jdubbuttm]

Man, I love your videos. Amazing style! Keep me hooked the entire time and very informative and smart.

[@Jin-Ro]

I watched it all, and I don't even own a 3D printer. Yet.

[@bittersweetvictory8541]

ditto

[@veryhuman7654]

i think 99% of hobby 3d printers are born like that. good luck on your jouney if you choose to get one

[@Anoyzify]

Same here

[@UncleLoodis]

Probabry because....you're so ronereeeeee, so ronereeeee...

[@hi_tech_reptiles]

I really wanna have someone print me a prosthetic finger, so this is really helpful on what filiment I can or need to buy, like some TPU for what actually goes on my nub lol

[@Voyajer.]

Great vid! The only gripes I have are you can print TPU with a bowden setup if it is set up properly for it (get that capricorn tubing and maybe get a better extruder), and I haven't had issues with printing CF nylon without an enclosure at all but I definitely have a drybox and that same sunlu heated spool holder.

[@bruddaozzo]

I have a stock CR6-SE and gave some TPU a try. Didn't have any problems at all, fed and printed without issue. Although it's probably on the harder side of TPU. Some cheap brand that didn't list specifics

[@hkstrongside]

"Because it's now the environments problem" ha ha! Just getting into 3d printing and this has been one of the most valuable videos I have watched yet. Def on my saved list. Prusa is ordered and should be here soon. Can't wait to watch more of your videos. Thanks for the work!

[@BeckyStern]

whispers _it's an elastomer_ 😆 Super informative and every bit as satisfying as the "How to X Every Y" videos involving food. Thanks Zack and congrats on your Play Button!

[@ZackFreedman]

Thanks so much! I'll admit, the format was lightly ripped off from *certain cooking videos* ...

[@paulurbaniak2242]

@@ZackFreedman From the channel that shall not be named! (only shamed)

[@ricplays5905]

I just discovered your channel and i absolutely love your humor and the video format, immediately subscribed!

[@Pooyuh]

This should be marked at the top of any type of 3d printing sites. Great info while keeping the story flowing, awesome editing too, ty!

[@overflow7276]

The efforts you go through to present us an interesting, educational and entertaining video are top notch! You truly deserve this play button Zack!

[@skrimp9919]

Wow this is an insane video and also really informative, I feel like I need to try more filaments now. Also the section about TPU and Bowden Extruders, it's definitely possible. I've gotten beautiful prints on my monoprice mini delta using it, it's really fun to play around with lol.

[@mox3909]

I have an Ender 3 at home and an Ender 3 Pro at work both of which have stock bowden tubes and 95A TPU gets used on them all the time with no major issues. Slowing down print speed seems to make things easier. Below 90A might start giving trouble though, I've never tried TPE.

[@plamen2110]

Dude this video was awesome! I love your sense of humor. Just picked up 3d printing as a hobby and this really helps.

[@ObsessiveEngineering]

Amazing video! Highly entertaining, and I have come back many times while browsing new filaments to get another dose of the VSL essential info for each one. I also just bought 200g of Delrin because of this video -- had no idea it could be printed, and I have the setup to at least give it a good shot.

[@fridgestealer2119]

Did it work

[@ObsessiveEngineering]

@@fridgestealer2119 I just said I bought it, not that I tried it 😅 I've been waiting to finish an upgrade to my heated enclosure to get to 80C first. I'm not optimistic but it'll be fun to try.

[@fridgestealer2119]

@@ObsessiveEngineering ok

[@FilamentFriday]

Great summary on the filaments but I do have to admit I do print TPU on bowden with a SeeMeCNC EZR extruder top. I’ve shown it on my channel. So it’s not BS.

[@KinsyMcVay_SESTrojanTech]

Same. I’ve been able to print Priline TPU on my unmodified Ender 3.

[@timmturner]

Didn't you print Ninjaflex on a bowden setup as well?

[@joshmaday1462]

I'm actually currently in my first attempt with TPU on an Ender 3 (with the Capricorn bowden upgrade), and so far, it's working fine.

[@mattlogue1300]

Hehe

[@N.Cognito]

Tpu on my tronxy x5s. It actually came out nicer then yours.

[@fabchan25]

This is an awesome video, so informative and educational. Great for all the weekend warriors like me who're overwhelmed by all the different materials available today. Although it's super long the sheer comprehensiveness of the material coverage and your humour was good enough to keep me engaged all the way. Subscribing to your channel for sure, and keep up the good work Zack! 👍

[@kenlee224]

So clear, so precise comments to the printability and pros and cons of almost every filaments. Such a gerat video. It worths to save for future reference.

[@OldManCassius]

As far as TPU on a bowden goes I've been printing quite a bit of it on an Ender 3 with great success. All I had to do was upgrade the bowden tube to something with tighter tolerances and slow the print down. I occasionally get stringing but it's nothing unreasonable and a little cleanup with a heatgun makes it look perfect.

[@PrivateJoki]

Same here :-) I use the Capricorn tube which makes it quite easy to print flex materials on the ender 3.

[@mxaniac]

I appreciate all the work that went in to this, and his sense of humor helps with the lengthy video. I certainly haven't come to the same conclusions though. I've never found anything as worthless as PETG, it prints slow, doesn't do overhangs well, and is too stringy for multiple parts to be printed at once. On the other hand I've not found anything as good of a work horse as ABS. Once you've got it dialed in you can print very accurate humongous parts that are tough and can be post print machined, bonded, or polished. TPU is another favorite, and a great way to make tough parts for things like RC cars that take a lot of impacts. Regardless, the video is a great single source place for information and pitfalls for a lot of different filaments.

[@cacaokingdom3122]

I really like ABS as well however I have had some serious trouble getting it dialed on my CR10S Pro. It is going to require an enclosure I think for me to work with it. I have had no issues with PETG tho. It has become my general purpose filament. Once I got it dialed in, it prints easy and just as fast as anything else. I do agree that it is stringy but it cleans up pretty easily so not a huge deal. Cleanup has always been part of my game anyways. Parts do have an "attacked by spiders" vibe going on after printing multiple parts. Definitely not best for overhangs. A decent general use filament tho.

[@kamenriderfaiz5558]

Thank you for giving us this video, it helped me print out my first project

[@robertmilanese1523]

Thank you for making a very dull subject entertaining and educational. Great video!

[@andrewbeishline6560]

I don't own or have I ever used a 3d printer but I just watched a 40 minute video on filaments. Great work!

[@MihaiDesigns]

Wow a lot of good info condensed in this video. Have you considered putting it in a spreadsheet/table form? I'm thinking it would be easy to digest, look up various aspects and compare filaments as needed. I often use filament tables like the one from Simplify3D to decide what filament to use without having to memorize all the details. Keep up the good work!

[@ZackFreedman]

I was considering it, but the sheer amount of time it would take makes it impractical. Maybe in the future I'll get an intern or someone who can compile this.

[@Sam-yb1kz]

I would gladly do this

[@troyjeremy]

​@@ZackFreedman Brand new to 3D printing... LOVE the video, and your jokes! Amazing! ...Anyone know if anyone made a spreadsheet of all these and their facts? I was thinking of making one. Lemme know if I don't have to. :) Cheers!

[@andre-le-bone-aparte]

Just Found Your Channel. EXCELLENT Content! - Another Sub For You Sir! And... the longer videos are not a bad thing - it's what displayed your knowledge of the topic. It was like a podcast and tutorial alll wrapped up in one video.

[@DJBioMusic]

I listened to this episode while in the car! Most of your vids aren’t so conducive to passive listening, but I found this vid very helpful without needing full visual attention. Thanks!

[@andrewchapman2039]

I hadn't even considered the existence of metal composite filaments, those sound perfect for custom model locomotives

[@electric-ivy728]

If you burn them in a kiln you can get pure metal parts

[@SwervingLemon]

This is amazing and epic. Thank you for making this.

[@ZackFreedman]

It's my pleasure

[@LePhantom81]

Thank you! one of the best videos on this topic.

[@robertdailey3516]

Supremely excellent video with well place humor. Very well done! I'll be using this as my reference from now on.

[@RamadaArtist]

Channel name: Zack Freedman T-shirt logo: The Hackaday Prize Title card at 0:55: Voidstar Lab Dude, what is your brand?! I'm getting anxiety because it's like I don't know the actual name of the team I'm supposed to be rooting for.

[@filiplhotka]

"And infused with the power of red copper!" made me laugh so much, does no one else actually remember that joke?

[@keithcress1335]

What a fantastic vid! Thank you so much. Loved your presentation.

[@sirlyckredd4610]

I literally subbed from this video. You rock dude! Very entertaining to listen to.

[@garchafpv]

wow dude I cant even imagine how much work went into this video, good job!

[@ZackFreedman]

It took a few minutes

[@LinusBoman]

Congrats on catching the plaque! Well deserved, sir. 😁

[@robjack3159]

Awesome awesome tutorial, I was looking for information like this for weeks. You are DA MAN!!

[@SuLokify]

From someone who is looking to break in to filament printing, thank you for what you've been doing.

[@paco8814]

U can push tpu, I've had a few that were different flexibility, but I use an ender 3 and have never had any issues with the bowden tube, also very nice video

[@Rhinomods]

I concur, I am currently "pushing rope" tpu for the first time with no modifications to ender3, whilst watching this Clickbait video. ;) time 38:36

[@blazingjohnny9577]

Hey! You should do a resin video like this!

[@ZackFreedman]

It's inevitable. I need to improve the ventilation in the workshop first, but it'll happen. Resin is extra-cool because additives, colorants, powders, and blends are also in play.

[@blazingjohnny9577]

@@ZackFreedman I can't wait for that video!!! My notifications are on ill be waiting!

[@nwimpney]

I never found silk PLA brittle. The stuff I have used has actually seemed kinda softer and more flexible, though I would agree that it's weaker, and has more die swell. I don't think it actually foams, but the extrusion seems to want to shrink back down in length, growing in width, (probably strands of elastomer contracting after stretching out when they're forced through the nozzle)

[@abyteuser6297]

This was really useful. Many Thanks!

[@juliansimental]

This man is impressive. Earned every one of those subscribers with your whimsical wacky ways.

[@5265060]

yo you're the man. ily

[@FowlerAskew]

I've been able to print stiff TPU through a stock Ender 3 but it always underextrudes. If you crank up the extrusion and print several walls it can make usable parts, but anything with thin walls always ends up with gaps. I can also confirm that carbon fiber polycarbonate and nylon filaments work great for drones, or parts which have volume constraints but still need to be strong. In college we used the Markforged onyx filament for drone and rocket parts

[@Outworlder]

Incredible video. One of the best I've seen. Information is more densely packed than in a black hole.

[@JAK_EDITS.]

Thank you so, so much for this. Fucking hilarious and incredibly informative, I wish there were 10 others just like this; as someone who’s just getting into 3D printers. I wanna print rigid translucent stuff✨