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07/01/2026

I Accidentally Made a Half-Finished World Cup Trophy... and honestly, it still turned out pretty cool!

I set out to 3D print a detailed World Cup trophy to join in on all the tournament excitement, but my printer had other plans. Somewhere during the print it decided to stop, leaving me with a trophy that’s missing the entire top half. Even as a failed print, the details that did finish came out surprisingly well.

I’ll have to figure out what caused the print failure, but I thought this one was too interesting not to share.

The model used in this video is **Ultra-Detailed World Cup Trophy Replica** by Chung Ngo:
https://makerworld.com/en/models/2886571-ultra-detailed-world-cup-trophy-replica

Thanks to Chung Ngo for creating such an awesome model!

If you’ve ever had a print randomly stop halfway through, let me know what caused it—and whether you managed to save the print!

07/01/2026

Organize your garage using custom 3D printed pegboard hangers.

I struggled with messy tools, so I designed and printed my own custom hangers to get everything off the workbench. This project covers the full process, from troubleshooting filament jams to testing the final prints for durability. Whether you need a specific hook for scissors or general storage, these prints are a practical solution for any workshop.

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06/29/2026

After a 20-day break from content creation, I’m excited to share my progress in the garden! You’ll see my thriving vegetable garden, including massive beds of lettuce and eggplants, alongside various citrus trees. This video offers a glimpse into my homesteading journey and shares some practical gardening tips for maintaining a productive raised bed gardening setup.

05/15/2026

I’m facing a common 3d printing issue: my 3d printer struggles with low filament spools. This video documents my attempt to solve this by creating a smaller 3d print for better filament organization. It highlights the unexpected challenges in transferring the filament, showing that even useful 3d prints can sometimes lead to new predicaments. This project focuses on improving filament storage and is a great example of a practical 3d print that can enhance your DIY projects.

05/14/2026

I’m facing a common 3d printing issue: my 3d printer struggles with low filament spools. This video documents my attempt to solve this by creating a smaller 3d print for better filament organization. It highlights the unexpected challenges in transferring the filament, showing that even useful 3d prints can sometimes lead to new predicaments.

05/12/2026

I Saved Every Failed 3D Print… Now What? started as a joke… until I realized how much plastic I’d actually been holding onto. Failed 3D prints, supports, scraps, prototypes, and random misprints have slowly taken over my closet because throwing them away feels wrong — but recycling them isn’t nearly as simple as I expected.

In this video, I talk through the growing pile of failed PLA prints I’ve collected and the bigger question that comes with 3D printing: what are we actually supposed to do with all this waste?

05/12/2026

This video addresses a common issue in 3d printing: when filament spools get too low and cause jamming. I demonstrate a simple solution for this problem using a 3d printed mini spool adapter. This practical 3d print helps to manage smaller, older filament rolls, ensuring smooth operation and continued use of valuable materials. It’s one of those useful 3d prints that truly makes a difference in your workflow.

05/07/2026

I never expected one of the first things I ever 3D printed to become one of the most useful gardening tools we own. This simple gardening square helps evenly space plants for better growth, cleaner rows, and more consistent harvests. In this video, I’m using it to plant lettuce and showing how this “set it and forget it” method makes gardening easier.

If you’re into gardening, raised beds, homesteading, or useful 3D prints, this might be a project worth trying yourself.

05/06/2026

Having trouble reaching those tight spots while house cleaning with your shop vac? This video presents a clever life hack using a 3dprint to create a custom corner nozzle. This do it yourself solution for your ridgid shop vac makes cleaning tips for those hard-to-reach areas much easier and more effective.

05/05/2026

We’re diving into the world of indoor gardening with a practical 3D printing solution. This video showcases how a 3D printed moss pole can provide essential support for your climbing plants, making plant care much simpler. It’s a great example of useful 3d prints for any houseplant enthusiast looking to improve their plant transplant process.

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