The following tools were used in the assembly of the 3D printer, but, you may use more or less tools, depending on what you have available:

  • tape measure
  • 13mm combination wrenches (2 required)
  • hex keys (Allen keys):  3mm and 2.5mm – for these, I used individual keys, rather than the pocket knife style to make it easier to get into tighter spaces during assembly.  I found the longer ones, with the ball ends were handy for some bolts.
  • adjustable “chanellock” style pliers – used to set hex nuts in plastic sockets sometimes
  • “super glue”
  • knife or side cutters for trimming speed ties
  • velcro strap – used to suspend X carriage instead of string
  • small flashlight (or phone with flashlight app)
  • masking tape
  • Sharpie
  • scissors
  • toothpick
  • hammer
  • wooden block(s)
  • digital calipers (handy if you have them)