Recommended Tools

Tools for Use in working with Makerbot Printers

Printing Aids
Fine Tweezers

Rubbing Alcohol

Light Olive Oil

Paper Towels

Finishing Prints
File Set (both coarse and fine)

Sandpaper

Rubbing Alcohol

Acetone (for ABS print smoothing)

Cricut Spatula

Tap Set  (for creating bolt threads)

Heavy Duty Razor Blades (print removal and cleaning)

Machine Setup/Maintenance
1/2"x8" Paper strip or .1mm Feeler Gauge

Tramming Gauge (Platform Leveling)

Metric Allen (Hex) Wrenches

M7 Box Wrench (nozzle removal)

M10 Box Wrench (Extruder Disassembly)

Power Tools
Dremel Rotary Tool, for drilling or filing holes and edges

Blow Torch (for nozzle Cleaning)