@madebyjgwillis · Joseph Willis
Saved 2026-05-15 · Posted 2024-08-04 · Status: New
How to Print Big Parts on a Small Printer 🧩
Here’s some more details on the reasons behind why I create the joints this way:
1. By adding a slot to the part, the seam is tight & self-aligning which makes the appearance cleaner than other joining methods.
2. There’s no glue or other fasteners needed which makes it practical (and less messy).
3. The joint end of the joint is hidden as long as you position the seam in the correct orientation. You can also make the texture surface (the one against the print bed) the front of the part depending on the design.
4. This joint method also creates a mechanical joint. While it’s not super strong, it can be made stronger by increasing the size of the slot. In most cases where 3D printing is used, this method is more than strong enough as long as the design considers the axis of force that will applied to the part.
5. There’s no supports required! This is always a plus!
Let me know what you think about the joining method in the comments!
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Comments (7)
Nice. What are the benefits of this vs a dovetail?
What software are you using for 3d designing? I only really know blender
That’s awesome 👏👏👏
Bro how to check the printer configuration for the tolerance
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That looks great! Thanks for the tip! 🔥