3D printers for dummies - can anyone speak to what's required for making Packout inserts?
Hi all, my GF asked me what I wanted for the holidays, and before I could even get a word out, she said 'I bet you'd love a 3d printer to make inserts for your Packouts!'
I was too surprised that she even knew Packouts by name, or that 3d printed inserts/attachments were an option.
Considering I'm not exactly a tech geek, can anyone speak to how easy (or not easy!) it is to make Packout attachments using a 3d printer?
For example, let's say I get one...
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How long does it take to make, let's say, an attachment that would help me organize my Dewalt batteries?
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How hard is it to get the info (the code?) for things like this? Are they sold? Free?
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How long does a typical print job take?
I keep hearing 'it's so easy!' and 'there are SO many options you'll be printing things you never dreamed of'....BUT...I'm not exactly holding a PhD in IT or anything.
Just wondering how useful, fun, and realistic these 3d printers are...and how many here have it as a side hobby/use it for Packouts?
Posted Dec 7, 2025, 12:42 PM UTC