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Custom parts, replacements, prototypes, and specialty work. Have a print-ready file? Instant quote today. Sketches, photos, measurements, broken originals — the Studio handles those, coming soon.

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> HOW_THIS_WORKS

Most of what we build is functional: brackets, mounts, adapters, enclosures, replacement parts, and prototypes. We also do figurines, minis, and collector pieces as a separate lane. The categories below are a starting point, not a limit.

Have a print-ready file? Upload it on the Instant Quote page and order today. Don't have one? That's what the Studio is for — our AI design service that works from a sketch, photos with measurements, or the broken original. It's coming soon.

Materials Multiple forms of PLA, PETG, TPU, and ABS in stock — multi-color through the Bambu Lab H2D with dual AMS 2 Pro. Anything else, we order it.

Scale One-offs and small runs. This is a custom shop, not a factory.

Location Knoxville, TN. Ships anywhere in the US. Local pickup available.

> WHAT_ITS_PRINTED_IN

Material choice matters. Different filaments handle heat, flex, impact, and UV differently. We pick the right one for the job, but here's what we keep loaded and what each one is actually good for.

PLA Most common

The everyday workhorse.

Stiff, easy to print, great surface detail. Best for display pieces, models, and indoor parts that won't see heat or heavy stress.

Example: a custom figurine, a replacement knob for a desk drawer. Heads up: PLA softens around 55C. Not great for car dashboards or anything near heat sources.

PETG Tough + flexible

The tougher option.

More impact resistant than PLA, handles mild heat, and has some flex before it snaps. Good for functional parts that take real use.

Example: a bracket that holds weight, a clip that needs to flex without cracking. Surface finish isn't as crisp as PLA. Not the pick for fine display detail.

TPU Flexible / rubber

The bendy one.

Flexible, shock-absorbing, grippy. Use it when you need rubber-like parts. Bumpers, gaskets, phone cases, protective covers, grip sleeves.

Example: a vibration dampener for a mount, a custom phone bumper case. Slower to print and harder to get detail on. Not ideal for structural or precision parts.

ASA / ABS UV + heat resistant

The outdoor and heat-tolerant pair.

ASA — UV resistant, handles rain, heat, and sun without yellowing or going brittle. The right call for anything that lives outside.

ABS — Higher heat tolerance than PLA or PETG, strong, and machinable after printing. Best for functional indoor parts that see stress, friction, or heat.

ASA: exterior brackets, garden markers, anything left in the sun. ABS: enclosures near heat sources, parts you need to drill or sand after printing. Both require an enclosed printer. Neither is the pick for fine display detail — strength is the reason to use them.

Carbon Fiber Stiff + light

The stiffness upgrade.

Chopped carbon fiber in a PLA, PETG, or nylon base. Noticeably stiffer parts with a lighter feel — and a gorgeous matte finish that hides layer lines better than anything else we run.

Example: drone frames, camera mounts, jigs and fixtures, brackets that must not flex. Abrasive — runs on a hardened nozzle, ordered in per job as a specialty material, and priced per job.

Nylon / PC Engineering grade

For parts with a hard life.

Nylon shrugs off wear, friction, and repeated stress. Polycarbonate takes heat and impact that cracks everything above it. This is gears, bushings, and under-the-hood territory.

Example: a gear or bushing under constant load, a bracket living in a hot garage, tool parts that get dropped. Technical materials — ordered in per job, printed dry, and priced to match the extra care they need.

Glass Fiber Tough + affordable

Carbon fiber's tougher sibling.

Glass-filled PETG and nylon trade a little of CF's stiffness for more impact toughness at a friendlier price. The workhorse composite for parts that get knocked around.

Example: power-tool jigs, outdoor fixtures, structural brackets that take real hits. Abrasive like carbon fiber — hardened nozzle, ordered in per job.

PP Chemical resistant

The one chemicals can't touch.

Polypropylene shrugs off solvents, acids, and detergents, and it's nearly unkillable in fatigue — a printed living hinge can flex thousands of times. Light enough to float.

Example: lids and containers for shop chemicals, wash-down parts, living-hinge clips. Ordered in per job — PP demands its own build surface and settings, and we set up for it.

Silk / Specialty Visual impact

The show-off filament.

Silk, metallic, marble, wood-fill, and other specialty PLAs. These are about visual punch. They catch light, have texture, and photograph well.

Example: a trophy, a decorative cross, a display figure for a shelf or stream desk. Still PLA underneath, so same heat limits apply. Looks great, but not structural.

Matte / Standard Clean finish

The clean, quiet finish.

Standard matte PLA or PETG in solid colors. No shimmer, no flash. Just a clean, consistent surface that prints reliably and looks professional.

Example: a set of matching cable organizers, a housing for a Raspberry Pi project. Best all-round choice when you want something functional and tidy without drawing attention to the material.

Multi-color AMS 2 Pro

Multiple filaments in one print.

The Bambu Lab H2D with dual AMS 2 Pro can swap between up to eight filaments in a single print. That means real multi-color parts without painting, gluing, or assembling.

Example: a logo plaque with inlaid colors, a gaming token with colored markings baked in. Works best with PLA and PETG. Some material combos don't bond well. We'll flag that up front.

> Shop standard Let us pick

Not sure? That's what we're here for.

Tell us what the part needs to do and we'll choose the material. Most customers don't know the difference between PETG and ASA, and they shouldn't have to. That's our job.

Example: "I need a clip that holds 2kg outdoors." We'll pick ASA, explain why, and move on. You can always request a specific material if you have a preference. We'll just confirm it makes sense for the job.

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Custom parts & fabrication

The bracket, mount, adapter, or enclosure that doesn't exist

If you need a part that doesn't exist off the shelf — a bracket, mount, adapter, enclosure, or housing built to your exact situation — this is where to start.

Have it modeled already? Instant quote today. Starting from a sketch, photos with measurements, or just "here's what it's for and where it mounts"? That's Studio territory — coming soon.

Good fit if you need:

A Raspberry Pi or Arduino enclosure with your specific ports and mounts
A workshop tool bracket, pegboard mount, or cable management piece
A CNC, 3D printer, or robotics housing that fits your exact setup
Anything between "I have an idea" and "I have a finished file"

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Replacement parts

Discontinued, out of stock, or no longer made. We make it.

When a manufacturer stops making a part — or the replacement costs more than it should — we can make it. If the rest of the device still works fine, it's worth making the one part that doesn't.

Reverse-engineering from the broken original, calipers measurements, or photos arrives with the Studio — coming soon. Have the replacement already modeled? We print it today in the right material for what the part has to survive: PETG for strength, ABS for heat, TPU for grip or vibration — and if the job wants ASA, nylon, or something more exotic, we order it.

Good fit if you need:

Appliance knobs, drawer clips, vent covers, or other discontinued hardware
Furniture connectors, tool handles, or obsolete equipment parts
An adapter that makes something old work with something new
Multiple copies of a part you keep breaking

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Prototypes & one-offs

Test parts, iteration cycles, and ideas that need to exist

You have an idea that needs to become real before you commit to bigger tooling, a bigger order, or a bigger decision. One working version in your hand tells you more than a week of CAD.

We can iterate with you: v1 to prove the concept, v2 to fix what v1 got wrong, v3 if you learned something new on the build. Engineering materials ordered in when the project calls for them: PETG-CF, nylon, polycarbonate, ASA. Most hobbyist printers cannot run those. We can.

Good fit if you need:

A working prototype before committing to injection molding
A design validated in real-world use before a production run
A one-off piece that nobody sells and nobody else can make
A gift, mascot, or display piece that looks intentional, not printed

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Cosplay & props

Wearable armor, badges, and screen-accurate parts

If you're building a costume or a prop and need specific pieces printed, we focus on clean seam lines, smart cut placement, and parts that actually fit together when you assemble them. We don't paint or finish. We send you parts that are ready for your own finishing work.

We can work from reference images, 3D files you already have, or rough descriptions. If you need something scaled to your body measurements, we'll work that out before printing.

Good fit if you need:

Armor plates, gauntlets, or helmet parts for a build
Badges, emblems, or greebles for costume detail
A prop weapon, tool, or accessory
Replacement parts for an existing build that broke or needs an upgrade

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Tabletop & gaming

Minis, terrain, and table gear for actual play

Custom minis, terrain tiles, dice towers, condition markers, initiative trackers, and anything else that goes on or around a game table. We can print from files you already own, or design something from scratch based on your character or campaign.

Everything gets printed with the intent that you'll prime and paint it yourself. We focus on clean detail, solid bases, and parts that don't snap when you handle them during a session.

Good fit if you need:

A custom mini for your character or NPC
Terrain pieces for a specific encounter or campaign setting
Table accessories like towers, trays, or trackers
Tokens, markers, or status indicators for your group

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Religious & devotional

Memorial pieces and devotional objects with care

Crosses, saint figures, memorial objects, prayer aids, and devotional pieces. These builds get extra attention because they usually mean something personal. Whether it's a one-off memorial for a family or a small batch for a congregation, we treat them accordingly.

If you have reference art, a saint image, or a specific tradition you want honored in the design, bring that to the conversation. The more context, the better the result.

Good fit if you need:

A custom cross, crucifix, or religious symbol
A saint figure or devotional statue
A memorial object for a loved one
A small run of items for a church, group, or event

> HOW_PROJECTS_START

You describe the project

Open Studio and describe the project. Tell us what you need, what it is for, and how it will be used. Rough descriptions are fine. You don't need a 3D file or exact measurements to start.

We ask questions

We'll follow up with anything we need to scope the work. Size, material, quantity, timeline, fit constraints, finish expectations. The goal is to make sure we're building the right thing.

Design and preview

For custom work, you'll see a preview before printing starts. For straightforward replacement parts, we may go straight to a test print. Either way, nothing ships until it's right.

Print, inspect, ship

Parts get printed, inspected, and packed carefully. Local pickup in Knoxville is available. Shipping goes out USPS or UPS depending on size and destination.

> WHAT_TO_BRING

This is the prep list for the Studio — our AI design service, coming soon. The more context you can share up front, the faster and more accurate the first design pass will be. Today's path: a print-ready file on the Instant Quote page.

Photos Multiple angles of what you need made or replaced. Include something for scale if you can.

Measurements Even rough ones help. Length, width, thickness, hole diameters, clearances.

Reference images Screenshots, links, sketches, renders. Anything that shows what you're going for.

3D files (if you have them) STL, OBJ, STEP, or 3MF. Not required. Most people don't have these and that's normal.

Context How will it be used? Indoors or outdoors? Will it take heat or stress? Does it need to flex?

> READY_TO_START

Have a print-ready file? Upload it for an instant price and order online. Need design from a sketch, photo, or broken original? That's the Studio — our AI design service, coming soon.

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