The complete shopping list
Quick answer
Every item from all six builds on one page: 49 products across two ladders. Price the whole bench before you buy any of it, and use the skip lists on each build page to cut it down.
49 items across six builds, with a link on every line. Nothing here is a placeholder: every product is a real listing with a real current price.
A first 3D printing bench
| Item | Role | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Beginner-Friendly 3D Printer with Auto Leveling | Printer | $186.14 | Check price |
| SUNLU PLA 3D Printer Filament, Black, 1KG | PLA filament | $13.99 | Check price |
| Creality 3D Printer Glue Sticks PVP Solid Glue Sticks for 3D Printing Hot Bed Build Plate, Enhanced Adhesion Reduces Warping for Filament, 3D Printer Adhesive for PLA/ABS/PETG/PC/PA/TPU, 4 Pack | Adhesion or release | $10.98 | Check price |
| IGAN-P6 6-inch Ultra Sharp & Powerful Side Cutter Clippers with Longer Flush Cutting Edge, Ideal Wire Snips for Crafting, Floral, Electrical & Any Clean Cut Needs | Flush cutters | $7.49 | Check price |
| 32 Piece 3D Print Tool Kit Includes Debur Tool, Cleaning, Finishing and Printing Tool,3D Print Accessories for Cleaning, Finishing and Printing 3D Prints | Digital calipers | $19.99 | Check price |
| Subtotal | 5 items | $238.59 |
The buy once printing bench
| Item | Role | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab A1 Combo, A1 3D Printer and AMS lite (Renewed) | Printer | $359.00 | Check price |
| SUNLU PLA 3D Printer Filament, Black, 1KG | PLA filament | $13.99 | Check price |
| SUNLU PETG Filament 1.75mm,1kg,Black | PETG filament | $15.39 | Check price |
| 20 PCS U-Shaped 3D Filament Storage Bags Kit, 3D Printer Accessories for PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, with Auto Pump, 20 Desiccants, 2 Sealing Clips, Extra-Thick Moisture & Dust Resistant | Filament dryer | $36.99 | Check price |
| HENYCEE PEI Build Plate for Bambu Lab X2D/P2S/X1/X1C/X1E/P1P/P1S/A1 | Spare build plate | $16.99 | Check price |
| Ender 3 Nozzles 0.4MM,20Pcs Brass Hotend Nozzles with 16Pcs 3D Printer Nozzle Cleaning Kit,3D Printer Toos for Creality Mk8 Ender 3/Ender 3 Pro Upgrades/Ender 3 V2,3D Printer Accessories | Nozzle set | $9.69 | Check price |
| Deburring Tool 3D Printing for Resin PLA with Flush Cutters | Finishing and deburring kit | $14.99 | Check price |
| Subtotal | 7 items | $467.04 |
A small print farm bench
A first laser bench
| Item | Role | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATOMSTACK Swift 12000mW Laser Engraver & Cutter for Beginners | Diode laser | $159.99 | Check price |
| 190-490nm OD6+ Laser Safety Glasses Adjustable Frame, 405/445/450/473nm UV | Laser safety glasses, 445 nm rated | $25.89 | Check price |
| Kidde Auto 5 Fire Extinguisher for Cars and Trucks, 5-B:C, M5G | Fire extinguisher | $17.88 | Check price |
| Longer Honeycomb Laser Bed, 300 x 200 mm Working Table with Aluminum Panel | Honeycomb bed | $28.49 | Check price |
| VIVOSUN P4 4" Inline Fan &Speed Control 130 CFM Exhaust Fan for Home | Extraction fan | $26.39 | Check price |
| Cenipar Dryer Vent Hose-4 Inch Ducting Vent Hose Flexible Aluminum Foil Non-Insulated (4 Inch 8 Feet) with 2 Clamps | Ducting | $11.99 | Check price |
| 24 Pack 12"x12"Basswood Sheets 1/8",3mm Basswood for Laser Cutting,3mm Plywood Unfinished Wood Craft Wood for DIY Ornaments and Models Drawing Painting Engraving Wood Burning and Laser Cutting | Basswood plywood | $23.99 | Check price |
| Subtotal | 7 items | $294.62 |
The buy once laser bench
A CO2 laser bench
Grand total for all six builds as listed: $4961.49. Nobody should buy all of this.
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One page, every item on this build with its current price, so you can price the whole bench before you buy any of it. No sequence of sales emails.
We use this to send the list. You can also just read it on the site.Common questions
How do I use this list?
Work down the build that matches your tier, not the whole page. The list exists so you can see the full cost of a bench before committing to the first purchase, which is when most budgets are quietly blown. Each build page also carries a skip list that removes items you do not yet need.
Are these prices current?
They come from live retailer data at build time, and they move constantly, which is why every line carries that warning. Use them to understand the relative cost of a bench and to compare options, then check the current figure before buying anything.
Can I mix items between tiers?
Yes, and on the laser ladder you should. Buying a beginner machine with intermediate extraction and eyewear is a sensible trade, because the safety equipment is what you least want to economise on. Mixing down on safety items to afford a better machine is the trade to avoid.
Why is the laser bench more expensive to start?
Because its safety equipment is genuinely mandatory rather than advisory. Wavelength matched eyewear, extraction and a fire extinguisher add meaningful cost before the first cut, and none of them can be deferred the way a printer accessory can. That is a real difference between the two hobbies, not a markup.