What do you use your 3d printer for?

[Dano]

I really want one but am aware it's going to be nothing more than a toy, are there any real practical uses you use yours for other than the odd headphone stand or part to repair something with?

I'm liking the idea of printing figures and getting into painting them just as something to relax with I guess.

 

[Dano]

I should have said I'm already 100% sure it'll be a resin printer, suspect the Elegoo Mars 3 will be available by the time I have room for one and a cleaning/curing station to go with it

Did you ever feel it was wasted money given it's effectively a toy?

 

[Dano]

Ermm I enjoyed mine (mars pro 2) the little time I got to use it - however I've been on home move alert since April and I've had it boxed since staging the house to sell (expecting to exchange soon).

If you live near Newcastle you can loan mine and the curing station if you'd like? I'll not have them out the box for a few more months yet.

Thanks for the offer I'm nowhere near and in the same situation, moving in the next few months back to mothers for a few months before my place is available at the end of the year (I hope) so wont be buying one until then, just trying to find a justification other that 'I want one' lmao