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Hardware and Tools

Unlike a lot of DIY projects, the 3D Printer you're going to build isn't going to require a large number of tools, just those that can cut the structure of the machine from plywood and drill the holes for bolting parts together. (The electronics portion of the build will be covered in later chapters, along with any specialized tools that you may need.)

images Caution As with any project that requires tools, we want to issue the standard warnings and recommendations: read the manuals, handle all tools with care and ...

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