Hi, I'm Lander
I'm a student and a hobbyist maker, and I've been into 3D printing for more than five years now. What started as curiosity turned into the thing I tinker with most: printers, filaments, settings, mods, the whole rabbit hole. This site is where I write down what I learn, in plain language, for anyone walking the same path.
Why I do this?
A few reasons, honestly. Good, honest reviews are surprisingly rare. So much of what you find online is a quick unboxing with a sponsor link attached, and it's hard to know who to trust when you are about to spend real money. I would rather give you the straight version, including the annoying bits.
It is also a way to document my own journey. After five-plus years and a few printers, I have made plenty of the mistakes so you might not have to, and writing things up keeps me honest about what actually works. And mostly, I just love this hobby and the community around it. This site is my way of giving a little back, and hopefully helping you buy smart instead of learning the hard way.
How I test?
The goal is for scores to mean the same thing across every review, so I try to keep the process consistent.
- I buy my own gear. Reviews are based on equipment I paid for and live with, not loaner units with strings attached. If that ever changes for a specific review, I will say so clearly.
- Real, extended use. Where possible I use a printer or material for weeks or months before writing a verdict, and I update reviews if something changes over time.
- Honest about limits. If I have not tested something, I will not pretend I have. A short, true review beats a long, padded one.
How I score?
Scores are out of 10 and reflect a few things that matter day to day: print quality, ease of use, speed, build quality and value. A high price does not lower a score on its own, but it does feed into value. A great machine that is a pain to live with loses points on ease of use, because that matters in real use.
| Print quality | Detail, accuracy, surface finish, consistency |
|---|---|
| Ease of use | Setup, software, day-to-day friction |
| Speed | Real throughput, not just marketing numbers |
| Build quality | How well it is made and how it holds up |
| Value | What you get for the money versus rivals |
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Get in touch
Spotted an error, want a specific printer or filament tested, or have a question? Email me at hello@the3dprintlog.com and I'll get back to you.