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I bought cast iron pan which I think is the best ever purchase I made.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Ender 3 3d printer about 6 years ago. I bought it used for $100 on a whim with no knowledge on how to use one. Now it's the most useful tool in my house. Need a slightly bigger hollow wall anchor? You can print one. Custom desk organizer? Print one. Name plates for a dinner party. Stamp to impress into wax or leather. Fantasy scatter terrain.

There is certainly a learning curve but if you can get proficient you can make countless helpful things that would would not be able to buy.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I agree but having a more reliable printer you don’t have to fix is even better. It allowed me to start teaching myself CAD and now I spend time designing stuff around the house rather than fixing or upgrading the printer. I use Alibre Design, allows you to buy outright and no subscription if you don’t mind being on an older version.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Oh, I agree. I use a different printer now too for most things but I still have the original one. The technology has really advanced in the intervening years.