Recommended tools & current deals

3D printing tools & maker gear worth a look.

A short list of useful 3D printing tools and workshop gear, plus offers worth a look.

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Recommended 3D printing tools & deals

Browse the gear and offers below. Any available code is shown on its card.

Selected sale prices

EIBOS

KRIOS build plates

Build plates for popular Bambu Lab, FlashForge, Snapmaker and Prusa machines, including low-temperature and specialist surfaces.

Not sure which surface fits your printer? Read our guide to choosing a 3D printer build plate before you buy.

Selected plates were 17% off when checkedNo code is needed for the current EIBOS sale price.

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VEVOR helping hands soldering station for electronics work

5% off all products

VEVOR UK

Workshop tools & equipment

A broad range of tools, storage, handling equipment and workshop essentials for makers and small production spaces.

Save 5% across the VEVOR UK storeEnter this code at checkout:
VEVORAFFCode scheduled until 31 December 2026; VEVOR terms apply.

Shop VEVOR & save 5%

10% off via this link

HOZO Design

Precision tools for makers

Compact digital measuring, layout and finishing tools designed for workshops, creative projects and accurate builds.

Save 10% with our HOZO linkFollow the button below and the discount is applied through the link — no code is required.

Shop HOZO & save 10%

Tapo C110 camera for monitoring a 3D printer

13% off when checked

Tapo on Amazon UK

Remote 3D print monitoring camera

Keep a live eye on long prints from your phone with 2K video, motion alerts, two-way audio and night vision.

Shown at £20.00 — 13% off when checkedA simple external view of the printer and print bed, with phone notifications and local microSD recording support.Monitoring only; it cannot detect every print failure or replace fire-safety precautions.

View Tapo monitoring camera on Amazon

Clarke Wiz II mini air compressor for airbrush and model finishing work

WORKSHOP TOOLS

MACHINE MART

Airbrush, finishing & workshop tools

Browse compressors, spray equipment, hand tools, storage and workshop essentials useful for model finishing, printer maintenance and maker spaces.

A wide UK range of tools and equipmentBrowse the current Machine Mart range.

SHOP MACHINE MART

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FANTTIK

Precision screwdriver kits

Compact electric precision screwdriver sets for printer maintenance, electronics, cameras and other small repair work.

Fanttik precision toolsBrowse the current US range.

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Offers last checked 21 September 2026.