Resources for Our Team
For Makers
Face Shield by 3DVerkStan - Download
* Note - There are many frame designs available. This is the one we've decided to use and have hole punchers punching holes to fit this one only.
Alternate STL Files (same design, just modified for specific purposes)
GCODE
These are GCODE files that have been tested. Please note that they may not work perfectly for your printer as different filaments have different requirements. Most likely, though, these files will work for you if you have the printer listed.
Laser Cutting the Shields
If you have the ability, you can laser cut the plastic sheets. Below is a download for it.
Please note that these can NOT be made from wood.
Hole Punching Instructions
Downloads to help with hole punching
Face Shield by 3DVerkStan - Download
* Note - There are many frame designs available. This is the one we've decided to use and have hole punchers punching holes to fit this one only.
Alternate STL Files (same design, just modified for specific purposes)
- Split Version for Small Printer by kevin_clyne - Download
- Very Small Print Bed Version by ywabiko - Download
- Thicker Brim for using Larger Nozzle - Download
- When moving to a .8 nozzle I found the brim to be too weak and with gaps. This version fixes that.
GCODE
These are GCODE files that have been tested. Please note that they may not work perfectly for your printer as different filaments have different requirements. Most likely, though, these files will work for you if you have the printer listed.
- Creality Ender 3 (2 frames, PLA) - Download
- Monoprice Maker Select (1 frame, PLA) Includes files facing various directions - Download
- Creality CR-10(s) (3 frames, PLA) - Download
- Creality CR-10(s) (3 frames, PETG) - Download
- Creality CR-10(s) (3 frames, PLA, 0.8 nozzle) - Download
- Creality CR-10(s) (3 frames, PETG, 0.8 nozzle) - Download
- Pruse MK3S (2 frames, PETG) - Download
- Anycubic Chiron (6 frames, PLA) - Download
Laser Cutting the Shields
If you have the ability, you can laser cut the plastic sheets. Below is a download for it.
- Shield Files by Joel Telling (zip) - Download
Please note that these can NOT be made from wood.
- CNC Frame by Ariel Yahni - Download
Hole Punching Instructions
- Purchase the sheets (binder covers) to be used as shields. Here are some we recommend:
- You need a heavy-duty 3-hole punch to complete this project. It can not be done with a single hole punch or smaller single-sheet style 3-hole punch. Our expert hole punchers have recommended these models:
- Before you begin - you will need:
- Sample frame so you can test one of your sheets to confirm it works
- Spacer to use on your hole puncher to set the alignment (optional, see the download link at the bottom of the page to 3D print one)
- Template that shows exactly where the holes should line up on your hole puncher (see the download link at the bottom of the page to print one)
- You can watch our volunteer Quan's hole punching tutorial video here.
- Additional tip: You can tape your spacer to your hole puncher to make it even easier!
- Use a regular sheet of paper to test the hole spacing before you use the shields. Once you get the spacing dialed in, test one shield. If it works on the frame... yay! You do NOT need to test every sheet. Because the shield is slightly damaged every time we take it on/off, we prefer that you not test each sheet.
- Start to punch batches of sheets at a time (as many as your hole punch will allow). Why do it this way instead of one at a time? Because when they are still stuck together, they are easier to re-stack and "round" the edges with a pair of scissors or a corner rounder. Also - if your hole puncher is already dialed in with the right settings, this will make the project MUCH faster than doing individual sheets.
- As your stack grows, periodically stack them on their side to see the shadow of the holes... you'll be able to see if they are still aligned or if you are experiencing "drift".
Downloads to help with hole punching