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For more on 3D printing, check out Make: Volume 42. Don't have this issue? Get it in the Maker Shed.
For more on 3D printing, check out Make: Volume 42.
Don’t have this issue? Get it in the Maker Shed.

Having a well-tuned printer allows you to print larger and longer — from overnight into multiple days. Many of the printers we tested can easily take 40 hours or more to print items that max out their build areas. However, sometimes you just want fast prints for handouts, demos, or even while exhibiting at Maker Faire!

Here’s the 3DP Test Team’s curated list of fast prints that work well on any machine and take very little time.

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