Best Accessories

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SUNLU FilaDryer S2
~$50

Most popular filament dryer. Dries while printing. Essential for Nylon/PETG.

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Nozzle Cleaning Kit
~$10

Needles + brass brush. Clears clogs without removing the hotend.

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E3D ObXidian Nozzle
~$25

Hardened nozzle for CF/GF filament. Brass gets destroyed in hours.

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ZDBB Silicone Grease
~$10

Silicone grease for Z lead screws and rails. A tube lasts years. Don't use on carbon rods.

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TEQStone Bed Adhesive
~$18

Bed adhesion solution. Better than glue stick for PETG and engineering materials.

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SUNLU Filament Dryer
~$45

Budget dryer option. Simpler than the S2, still gets spools reliably dry.

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BIQU PEI Sheet
~$20

Third-party textured PEI. Same mount, half the price. Get a spare for swapping.

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Double-Sided PEI Sheet
~$25

Smooth one side, textured the other. Two surfaces in one plate.

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Kynup Digital Caliper
~$15

Measure filament and check print dimensions. IP54 splash resistant, large display.

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Deburring Tool
~$9

Swivel-blade removes edges and support nubs. 20k+ reviews.

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WERA Hex-Plus Set
~$25

Quality hex keys. Ball-end works at angles. Better than included tools.

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Flush Cutters (2-Pack)
~$8

Cut filament, remove supports, trim brims. Sharp and precise.

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iFixit Tweezers
~$12

Remove strings, pick debris, handle small parts. Anti-static.

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Brass Brush Set
~$6

Clean nozzle exterior while hot. Brass only, not steel.

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SUNLU FilaDryer S2
~$50

Doubles as active storage. Feed filament directly from the dryer.

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Vacuum Bags + Desiccant
~$20

Vacuum-seal spools for long-term storage. Essential if you don't print daily.

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Starbond CA Glue
~$15

Every prop maker's go-to. Bonds PLA/PETG/ABS instantly.

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Sandpaper Set
~$12

220-400-800 grit. Smooth layer lines on PLA and ABS.

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Needle File Set
~$8

Clean support marks, fit parts together, deburr holes.

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ELEGOO Paint Kit
~$20

Acrylic paint for 3D prints. Includes primer. Miniatures and props.

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Print Removal Scrapers
~$10

Thin, flexible. Gentler than the included metal spatula.

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Capricorn PTFE Tube
~$12

Tighter bore (1.9mm vs 2.0mm). Community-standard AMS tube replacement. 10k+ reviews.

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IdeaFormer 0.4mm Hardened Nozzles 5-Pack (A1/A1 Mini)
~$20

Hardened steel nozzles for the A1 series quick-swap hotend. Required for abrasive CF/GF filaments that wear out the stock nozzle.

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