This 3D Printing Trick Actually Works!

Name: This 3D Printing Trick Actually Works!
Uploaded: 2025-11-16T01:00:49+00:00

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The video demonstrates a 3D printing technique for creating angled parts with specific layer line orientations. The creator prints a part balanced on a chamfer with designed support, inspired by a method from Slant3D, to achieve the desired layer direction for a custom CNC router component. The process involves designing custom supports, slicing the model, and removing supports after printing, resulting in a successfully printed part that meets the required specifications.

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I had an interesting part that I needed to 3D print at a weird angle on the bed to get they layer lines going the direction I wanted them, so I tried a technique from Slant3D and printed balanced on a chamfer with designed support. I thought it was interesting, so here it is. Slant3D video where I first saw this idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NKVNwVaZU0 Support Clough42 on Patreon: https://patreon.com/join/clough42 Tools used in this video: *This site contains affiliate links for whi

Top Comments

James-mu6yk

I'm a noob learing to design and this gave me the first insight into constructing planes. Came at the perfect time. Thanks! Also the lesson in structural suppports is very useful!

ukaszbudzynski9113

Very interesting ☝🏻 Thank You 😊

MKNavaG95

if you can control temperature in the print area with a heat chamber, engineering material shrinkage should be less violent. You could also try PETG or ABS which shrinkage is much more stable and predictable but tends to warp if not used in a heat chamber

brilloestelar1

Hello James, If I subscribe to your Patreon at the Supporter level (€4.50), would I be able to obtain the design file for this part? I have a Fusion 360 license and would like to 3D print it on my printer. Thank you in advance.

jasongooden917

I print on an angle whenever the internal structure of what i'm printing would need supports otherwise.

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