15 Brilliant 3D Prints for Your Workshop — From Tool Savers to Clever Jigs

I’ve got 15 really cool 3D prints lined up for your workshop — including one that could literally save your tools. To prove they actually work (or at least hope they do), I’ll even make a piece of furniture using some of them.

This video is sponsored by Bambu Lab, but like any good project, it all starts the same way — with the milling, the idea, and that spark of excitement that this time, you’ll do just a little better than before.

Because every woodworker knows: every new project carries the hope that this one will turn out a smidge better than the last.

3D Print Tools Worth $1000’s

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1. The Glue Bridge

Let’s start simple — the glue bridge.
If you’re gluing up panels, these are perfect. Just clamp your pieces together like normal and add these bridges across the top. They’ll keep your boards flat, aligned, and even while the glue sets. No extra effort, no complex setup — just smooth, level glue-ups every time.

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2. Setup Blocks

Next up — setup blocks.
These require a bit of finesse since some filaments shrink slightly when printing. If your blocks come out undersized or oversized, you can easily run calibration prints in your slicer to fix it.

Once tuned, these are indispensable. You can buy metal setup blocks, but 3D printing them gives you a budget-friendly, customizable option.
The set even includes a printed case, available in both metric and imperial sizes, all neatly labeled. Use them for tool height, fence distance, or repeatable measurements — far more consistent than rulers or tape measures that can drift by fractions.

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3. The Bambu Lab Setup

If you’re on the fence about buying a 3D printer, this entire project might convince you.
I often get asked what printer I recommend — and while Bambu Lab sponsors this video, I chose their printers long before the partnership.

After years of experimenting with various FDM machines, I downsized my workshop fleet to just a couple of Bambu Lab printers. I started with the P1P, then got my kids an A1 Mini for Christmas — and now they’re printing their own stuff!

I’m not a “modder.” I just want a printer that works out of the box, every time. That’s why I stick with Bambu Lab. It’s reliability over tinkering — plain and simple.

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4. Height Gauge

This height gauge is a back-saver. Instead of crouching down to measure your saw blade or router bit, just use this.

Accuracy matters, of course — verify your dimensions before printing — but once tuned, it’s a breeze. Add magnets to the base and stick it to your tool cabinet for easy storage.

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5. Center Finder

Ever forget to mark the center of a circle? Happens to all of us.
This little print — a center finder — fixes that instantly. Just align and mark. No measuring, no guessing. One of those tools you don’t realize you need until you have it.

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6. Festool Domino Spacer

If you own a Festool Domino, you know the frustration: the height gauge on the machine doesn’t have every size. Working with 19mm stock? The closest setting is 20mm, and that extra millimeter means a misaligned joint.

With these custom 3D-printed Domino spacers, you can print your own precise height references. They slot in exactly where you need them, and the Fusion file even lets you adjust parameters to match any wood thickness.

Sure, you can just learn to use the tool properly — but these spacers save time and mental bandwidth. Print a set, toss them in your Systainer, and you’re ready for any project.

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7. Dry-Fit Dominoes

Speaking of Dominoes — ever wasted a few just testing a dry fit?
Not anymore. These dry-fit Dominoes are reusable and color-coded. Print a bunch, label them by size, and you’ll never ruin another joiner again.

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8. Hidden AirTag Holder

Here’s a clever one: a hidden AirTag mount for your Systainer.

If someone steals your gear, you can track it down. Just print this discreet holder, insert an AirTag, and it blends perfectly into the gray plastic. It’s designed to be difficult to remove, so thieves won’t spot it easily.
(And no, don’t confront them yourself — call the police with the location!)

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9. Micro Square

This micro square is a simple, quick print that checks 90° joints in a flash. It’s not machinist-grade, but for workshop use, it’s “good enough” — and handy to have dozens lying around.

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10. Cable Clips

Festool fans know the pain of swapping cables between tools.
Print these snap-on cable clips to attach your power cord directly to your shop vac hose. Leave it attached, and stop unplugging between tools.

Fun fact: I used to sell these on Etsy — and they were surprisingly popular. They’re quick prints, and you can even match Festool colors using the correct RAL filament.

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11. Bench Dogs

If you’ve got an Sjöbergs workbench, this one’s a must.
Print your own bench dogs — perfect fit, zero cost, and you can never have too many. Download the files, hit print, and they’re ready to go.

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12. Thin Rip Jig

Cutting thin strips on a table saw can be sketchy.
This thin rip jig makes it safer and more precise. It uses a few printed parts and 608 ball bearings for smooth sliding.

Set your desired thickness before the blade, then feed your wood through. You’ll get consistent, even strips every time — no need to risk your fingers or guess the spacing.

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13. Sandpaper Roll Holder

This updated sandpaper roll dispenser is a major upgrade.
It’s got a raised lip for easy grabbing, a smooth rotation design, and uses an old saw blade as the cutter. Just print the base, two caps, and you’re good to go.

If you’ve downloaded my original design — this one’s an improved version, free to update.

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14. Utility Knife Handles

Dull utility blades? Don’t throw them away — reuse them in 3D-printed knife handles.
They’re perfect for cutting tape or scraping glue. Keep one at every workstation — and remember, they’re still sharp, so handle with care.

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15. Drill Fan Attachment

And finally — for those scorching summer days in the shop — print a fan attachment for your drill.
It’s silly, sure, but surprisingly useful for blowing dust off your table saw. A bit of fun and function rolled into one.

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Bonus: A Furniture Build to Prove It Works

To prove these prints actually deliver, I built a small side table using several of them — jigs, spacers, and clamps all came into play.
I even experimented with a half-circle cove design on the legs, just to push it a bit further.

The first prototype (with three legs) looked strange from the side, so I switched to four legs — much better. Sometimes, that’s the beauty of workshop play: trying, failing, and improving.

A quick rub of Rubio Monocoat Pure on walnut, and the piece came alive. The lesson? 3D printing doesn’t just make accessories — it enhances your entire creative workflow.

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Final Thoughts

3D printing has become one of the most powerful additions to any modern workshop. It’s not about replacing woodworking — it’s about augmenting it.

Every print, from the simplest jig to the cleverest AirTag holder, saves time, money, or frustration.
And maybe, just maybe, helps your next project turn out a smudge better than the last one.