r/3Dprinting is a subreddit with 3.4M members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses printing, 3d printing, 3d, printer, and petg, and they frequently recommend/review cad software, 3d modelling software, and build plate.
/r/3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.
Popular Themes in r/3Dprinting
#1
Solution Requests
: "How can I fix this PLA print?"
8 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Advice needed"
7 posts
#3
Ideas
: "I'm Overengineering again"
2 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Am so done with these printers man"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "Selling 3D Prints / service"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/3Dprinting
#1
Printing
: "Ender 3 V3 SE Extruder motor completely unresponsive after hotend replacement"
9 posts
#2
3d Printing
9 posts
#3
3d
: "I designed a support-free 50mm AK-47 EDC keychain, but I don't own a 3d printer! Looking for someone to test-print it."
7 posts
#4
Printer
: "👀 New Formlabs Printer... I like the purple.."
5 posts
#5
Petg
3 posts
#6
3 posts
#7
Filament
2 posts
#8
Worst Company
2 posts
#9
Remote
2 posts
#10
Problem
1 post
Products Discussed in r/3Dprinting
Cad Software
187 reviews
#1
Autodesk
4.3★ from 37 reviews
#2
Onshape
4.3★ from 27 reviews
#3
FreeCAD
3.8★ from 26 reviews
3d Modelling Software
150 reviews
#1
Autodesk
4.2★ from 36 reviews
#2
Blender
4.3★ from 19 reviews
#3
Onshape
4.1★ from 18 reviews
Build Plate
136 reviews
#1
PEI
4.2★ from 33 reviews
#2
Creality
4.2★ from 10 reviews
#3
Glass
4.0★ from 6 reviews
Flair Used in r/3Dprinting
#1
Question
: "Can anyone help me find the torsional springs for this curta calculator from makerworld?"
30 posts
#2
Project
: "Twist-to-Tighten Bag Sealer"
28 posts
#3
Troubleshooting
: "How can I fix this PLA print?"
25 posts
#4
Discussion
: "What is people's take on Formlabs trying to compete in the hobby price range again?"
11 posts
#5
Print (model not provided)
: "Made a vise to hold entegris boxes for a vacuum pick and place machine"
6 posts
#6
Free Model
: "Snowman out of death stars"
5 posts
#7
News
: "Snapmaker U1 Halloween Sale $750 + Free Shipping"
4 posts
#8
Paid Model
: "LEGO STAR WARS Gel pen holder"
1 post
#9
Hardware
: "Guys i know its normal i just find it very funny"
1 post
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Yearly
+251k members(7.9%)
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Last updated: October 15, 2026