3D Print Your Own Pencil Sharpener
In this step-by-step tutorial learn to create a pencil sharpener using Tinkercad. Follow the steps to create the case for the sharpener. Then use your creativity to design and personalize as you wish (think Minecraft heads, dice, initials or school logos, just to name a few). Add a standard metal pencil sharpener into the sharpener case after it is finished printing.
In this step-by-step tutorial learn to create a pencil sharpener using Tinkercad. Follow the steps to create the case for the sharpener. Then use your creativity to design and personalize as you wish (think Minecraft heads, dice, initials or school logos, just to name a few). Add a standard metal pencil sharpener into the sharpener case after it is finished printing.
In this step-by-step tutorial learn to create a pencil sharpener using Tinkercad. Follow the steps to create the case for the sharpener. Then use your creativity to design and personalize as you wish (think Minecraft heads, dice, initials or school logos, just to name a few). Add a standard metal pencil sharpener into the sharpener case after it is finished printing.
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Pencil Sharpener
Level: 2
Supplies Needed:
The pencil sharpener housing is designed to hold a metal pencil sharpener, such as the ones found here.
Formats: The downloadable .zip file will have the tutorial in the following formats:
Video: Follow along with the step-by-step video to create your own project. Play and pause as often as you need to. You can view the video on a computer, a tablet or your phone.
On Screen Tutorial: Scroll through the steps on your computer, tablet or phone. This .pdf file contains a picture and description for every step.
Printed Booklet: This .pdf file is designed to be printed double-sided on the short edge. Fold the stack of papers in half and staple along the fold to create a booklet that you can hold in your hand as you complete the steps on screen.
Print Time*: Based on sample Minecraft sharpener
Bottom (Single Color) - 45 minutes
Top (Single Color Option) - 56 minutes
Top (Multi-Color Option) - 3:42
*Print Times vary significantly based on the printer and settings used. All print times are calculated for a Prusa MK3S printer using the settings described in the tutorial.
