Sketchup and 3d printing - any tips, pointers or success stories?

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Real User 3d printer reviews

I thought it would be useful to have a collection of reviews from people that actually own and use 3d printers. Like anything else they all look confusingly the same until you start using them and only then do you see the things you wish you had looked at before you bought one. I have written out a list of ‘items’ that you can use as a guide, you don’t have to follow it but do so if it helps your thought process. I’ve put in ‘Price Range’ but as this varies from country to country feel free to…