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Why YOU Should Attend Community Events!!- Making Awesome 255

The  @SanjayMortimerFoundation  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgzFf6qGDvKZuWLfzZgSpfw] SMRRF annual event is NEXT WEEKEND, so CLEARLY we have some things to talk about! From the Heat in The Hot Seat where Grant puts his body on the line, again, for raising money for charity, to the awesome event at the  @ManMetUni  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCqpc8iqT6-D2BATJ7827lHA] again for 2026!Topics to cover:SMRRF 2026 PreparationWhy events like SMRRF and others are importantThe value of these community eventsWhat we are looking forward to at SMRRF26Watch me get ABUSED for charity! We are doing Heat in the Hot Seat this year for SMRRF2026 with the  @SanjayMortimerFoundation  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgzFf6qGDvKZuWLfzZgSpfw]. Rules, information, etc are all at this link: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/heatinthehotseatIt is also fundraiser time for the  @SanjayMortimerFoundation  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgzFf6qGDvKZuWLfzZgSpfw] and Steve along with the  @voron_design  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCWARuhwsd5JqNgDdEhsdekA] team are raffling off the Serial number 0 (yes the FIRST MACHINE) of the Voron 2, you can bid on it here: https://go.dojiggy.io/72a73eWant to check out the newest Prusa?? Use our affiliate link: https://b.link/CoreOneL-3DMWant edited versions of these shows? Check out  @makingawesome  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCY8ahx9u0WwPPCgQLNDwYNQ] for edited down shows and clips as well! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams,  @printedsolid  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChPY0i5pfZsaIJa-_T3dlJA]! Check them out: https://printedsolid.comWant to get some of the UK's fastest, and the first REAL Bamboo printer out there? Check out  @construct3d  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCeaxvnAfP0N8EqjDAjOw9PA] https://b.link/Construct3DNeed HIGH END 3D Scanning ANYWHERE in the world?? Check out  @3DMusketeers  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCRh9-7gnrbRPO44N-Wh79Tg]!! Utilizing over $250k in scanners, projects both big and small they can easily handle! Fully portable, able to bring the gear to you, 3D Musketeers is your one stop shop for all things Physical to Digital and even Digital to Physical. Full Service Art To Part rapid prototyping, product development, and of course, 3D Printing with 3D Musketeers! https://b.link/3DM__________________________________Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest!🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10PaypalGrab some Merch: https://shop.3dmusketeers.com 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/3DM_PrusaWant Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound____________________________________Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeersEmail: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com#smrrf26 #smrrf #sanjaymortimerfoundation #communityevents FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

Thingiverse Has Been BOUGHT By MyMiniFactory?!- Making Awesome 254

Big news in the industry that  @Myminifactory  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCM1vkJLttfSBkQ9RRJlOVzw] has acquired  @thingiversewastaken  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6M9fBo-Bia7iMGRIhW6sQ] from  @Ultimaker  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCGEx6-kWhUwmwJOih_R2wUQ] and  @Stratasys  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCs-dCDmiBi3OPeW-murdlgA] while also committing the platform to their Soul Crafted brand which means NO AI. The community has been pretty split on this one, so no better time to talk it out than live! We also saw Printed Solid raise their prices this past week and it is definitely something to discuss! Topics to cover: Why My Mini Factory would buy Thingiverse What their AMA revealed about their plans What we know about this acquisition when it comes to Thingiverse Watch me get ABUSED for charity! We are doing Heat in the Hot Seat this year for SMRRF2026 with the  @SanjayMortimerFoundation  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgzFf6qGDvKZuWLfzZgSpfw]. Rules, information, etc are all at this link: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/heatinthehotseat Want to check out the newest Prusa?? Use our affiliate link: https://b.link/CoreOneL-3DM Want edited versions of these shows? Check out  @makingawesome  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCY8ahx9u0WwPPCgQLNDwYNQ] for edited down shows and clips as well! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams,  @printedsolid  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChPY0i5pfZsaIJa-_T3dlJA]! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com Want to get some of the UK's fastest, and the first REAL Bamboo printer out there? Check out  @construct3d  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCeaxvnAfP0N8EqjDAjOw9PA] https://b.link/Construct3D Need HIGH END 3D Scanning ANYWHERE in the world?? Check out  @3DMusketeers  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCRh9-7gnrbRPO44N-Wh79Tg]!! Utilizing over $250k in scanners, projects both big and small they can easily handle! Fully portable, able to bring the gear to you, 3D Musketeers is your one stop shop for all things Physical to Digital and even Digital to Physical. Full Service Art To Part rapid prototyping, product development, and of course, 3D Printing with 3D Musketeers! https://b.link/3DM __________________________________Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal Grab some Merch: https://shop.3dmusketeers.com 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/3DM_Prusa Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ___________________________________ _Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #thingiversebought #myminifactory #thingiverse FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

Are you CRAZY to DIY a 3D Printing Business?!- Making Awesome 253

Starting your own business making money with 3D Printing SOUNDS easy, but it is far from it. In this episode Grant and Jacob will dig into the most common startup mistakes in the 3D printing industry and how YOU can avoid them! This info does not just apply to 3D Printing though, it can be useful for anyone looking to start any type of business! Topics to cover: How to start a business How to know your strengths and weaknesses How to identify opportunities in business How to know when to get help in your business How to identify money makers for 3d printing It is also fundraiser time for the @SanjayMortimerFoundation and Steve along with the @voron_design team are raffling off the Serial number 0 (yes the FIRST MACHINE) of the Voron 2, you can bid on it here: https://go.dojiggy.io/72a73e Want to check out the newest Prusa?? Use our affiliate link: https://b.link/CoreOneL-3DM Want edited versions of these shows? Check out @makingawesome for edited down shows and clips as well! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com Want to get some of the UK's fastest, and the first REAL Bamboo printer out there? Check out @construct3d https://b.link/Construct3D Need HIGH END 3D Scanning ANYWHERE in the world?? Check out @3DMusketeers !! Utilizing over $250k in scanners, projects both big and small they can easily handle! Fully portable, able to bring the gear to you, 3D Musketeers is your one stop shop for all things Physical to Digital and even Digital to Physical. Full Service Art To Part rapid prototyping, product development, and of course, 3D Printing with 3D Musketeers! https://b.link/3DM __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal Grab some Merch: https://shop.3dmusketeers.com 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/3DM_Prusa Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com #3dprintingbusiness #smallbusiness #makemoney3dprinting FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

You Could End Up In JAIL For This!!- Making Awesome 252

With legislation on the floors of New York and Washington State it is time to have this talk, live, with a certified Floridaman and a Brit, all about 3D printing firearms, the laws proposed, how your rights could be impacted, and how this could even be possible in a realistic stance. Join Grant and Jacob as they get into the nitty gritty of 3d printing guns, why some states are looking to pass these laws, and how it could impact 3D Printing, slicing, and even 3d printer manufacturers moving forward.It is also fundraiser time for the  @SanjayMortimerFoundation  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgzFf6qGDvKZuWLfzZgSpfw] and Steve along with the  @voron_design  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCWARuhwsd5JqNgDdEhsdekA] team are raffling off the Serial number 0 (yes the FIRST MACHINE) of the Voron 2, you can bid on it here: https://go.dojiggy.io/72a73eWant to check out the newest Prusa?? Use our affiliate link: https://b.link/CoreOneL-3DMWant edited versions of these shows? Check out  @makingawesome  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCY8ahx9u0WwPPCgQLNDwYNQ] for edited down shows and clips as well! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams,  @printedsolid  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChPY0i5pfZsaIJa-_T3dlJA]! Check them out: https://printedsolid.comWant to get some of the UK's fastest, and the first REAL Bamboo printer out there? Check out  @construct3d  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCeaxvnAfP0N8EqjDAjOw9PA] https://b.link/Construct3DNeed HIGH END 3D Scanning ANYWHERE in the world?? Check out  @3DMusketeers  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCRh9-7gnrbRPO44N-Wh79Tg]!! Utilizing over $250k in scanners, projects both big and small they can easily handle! Fully portable, able to bring the gear to you, 3D Musketeers is your one stop shop for all things Physical to Digital and even Digital to Physical. Full Service Art To Part rapid prototyping, product development, and of course, 3D Printing with 3D Musketeers! https://b.link/3DM__________________________________Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest!🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10PaypalGrab some Merch: https://shop.3dmusketeers.com 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/3DM_PrusaWant Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound____________________________________Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeersEmail: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com#3dprintingguns #2a3dprinting #illegal3dprinting #washington3dprintlaw #ny3dprintlaw FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

Make MONEY 3D Printing WITHOUT Being The Cheapest!!!- Making Awesome 251

Many of you got 3D printers for the holidays and that means, you want to make money with them! Lets talk about how to do it properly WITHOUT simply competing on price!It is also fundraiser time for the  @SanjayMortimerFoundation  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgzFf6qGDvKZuWLfzZgSpfw] and Steve along with the  @voron_design  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCWARuhwsd5JqNgDdEhsdekA] team are raffling off the Serial number 0 (yes the FIRST MACHINE) of the Voron 2, you can bid on it here: https://go.dojiggy.io/72a73eWant to check out the newest Prusa?? Use our affiliate link: https://b.link/CoreOneL-3DMWant edited versions of these shows? Check out  @makingawesome  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCY8ahx9u0WwPPCgQLNDwYNQ] for edited down shows and clips as well! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams,  @printedsolid  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChPY0i5pfZsaIJa-_T3dlJA]! Check them out: https://printedsolid.comWant to get some of the UK's fastest, and the first REAL Bamboo printer out there? Check out  @construct3d  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCeaxvnAfP0N8EqjDAjOw9PA] https://b.link/Construct3DNeed HIGH END 3D Scanning ANYWHERE in the world?? Check out  @3DMusketeers  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCRh9-7gnrbRPO44N-Wh79Tg]!! Utilizing over $250k in scanners, projects both big and small they can easily handle! Fully portable, able to bring the gear to you, 3D Musketeers is your one stop shop for all things Physical to Digital and even Digital to Physical. Full Service Art To Part rapid prototyping, product development, and of course, 3D Printing with 3D Musketeers! https://b.link/3DM__________________________________Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest!🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10PaypalGrab some Merch: https://shop.3dmusketeers.com 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/3DM_PrusaWant Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound____________________________________Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeersEmail: Youtube@3Dmusketeers.com#makemoney3dprinting #makemoneyonline #hobbytobusiness FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links