Most of the Bambu print farms I've seen have used the P1P almost exclusively with the occasional P1S, A1 and X1C thrown in for kicks or special purposes that require an enclosure. It's not just economics. The X1C doesn't bring anything to the table from a production standpoint that the P1S doesn't do, and adding systems like LIDAR are just unnecessary points of failure. If you're not printing ASA or ABS, the enclosure isn't needed either, so go for the P1P. AMS is another story. For a personal printer, I wouldn't be without it. For a production printer, AMS is too inefficient for full color prints. For labeling on top or bottom as you did, it works just fine. Many would say that you can buy an A1 with the AMS Lite for the same price as a P1P alone, and that's right. But in my experience with two A1's printing almost non-stop, the occasional problem pops up requiring replacement of the heating element (thrice), the hot bed (once) or the extruder (twice). These printers put in over a hundred hours a week, which is a heavy load, and they just don't hold up as well as the P-series printers. My oldest, a P1S, has 3,000 hours with no parts changed out other than the hot end and the build plate. If you're buying a printer for your own giggles, then for sure get the one that makes you happy. If you're serious about production though, I recommend the P1P or the A1 if your budget is more constrained, either with or without AMS (depending on the kind of parts you're going to print.)

I started with the same printer. Being made of laser cut pieces of wood and zip ties really raised the engagement in learning about what 3D printing was.

As someone who has been following for a while as A 3D printer who also dabbled along with laser/woodworking projects, I'm SO EXCITED for you to be jumping (back) into 3D printing as well! Cheers!

I'm a former mechanic and welder but I got injured 2 years ago. Before that I was deeply into building computers and software I'm 45 now The first computer I built was a 286 when I was 14. I just built a new AMD ryzen 7900 x computer and thinking about welding a little bit smaller with plastic going into 3D printing business. I've started selling my big welders and the engine driven ones. I have a back and neck injury. I already have an established LLC I can just drop a DBA underneath it. I'd be good production I don't know about selling.

Also a newbie a few weeks into ownership of a bambu A1 loving it sending prints from my phone is awesome

Hi Sam my Wife Carmen & I have been watching both of your channels on KZfaq for many years, and we enjoy the content, never boring. There is always something new and interesting to watch and learn, you have a lot of talent that is for sure...! We wish and send our regards to you, Angela, and the boys...! From your friends here in Lima Peru George and Carmen 🙏

Wambu Bambu!! Sam, thanks for all you contribute to the community!

Whamboo Bamboo 😁 I really need to diversify what I make on my 3D printers, definitely going to make a jig for my lasers 👌 thanks for a great video Sam 🇬🇧

Good for you Sam, I too love the idea of basically having a number of different types of tools/machines so that I can at least have a go at making pretty much anything. I think that the only thing's you're missing now is a metal workings area. A plasma cutter and other bits and Bob's 🤔. As alway's buddy 💯% 👍 🇬🇧.

As soon as I saw this video come up I was glad you went into this area. I have my Bambu arriving in a week and it's going to be a game changer for my laser business

So nice to see you expanding your horizons with the 3D printer!!! Wambu Bambu!! Also, thanks for showing us what you learn we love learning along with you!! Take care and give your family a hug from us.

Thank you, Sam, for this video. It helps me a lot in choosing my first 3d printer. Prepare yourself for a lot of questions and guidance from me in the future. I am thinking of starting a small setup from home. Thank you once again 😊🙏

We started 3D printing over a year ago, started with one X1C, then bought another one. Definitely don’t regret it now but at the time it seemed like a lot of money. Now just waiting on my laser to get here so I can experiment with that too.

I picked up a Whambu Bambu A1 Mini for $199 to see how it might be as a starter 3D printer. I also had one of those laser cut kits back in the day, I think it was called a PrintRBot? Love to see more of this content from you Sam!

The x1c renewed my interest in 3d printing, as well as learning a ‘respectable’ CAD system. Like you, making jigs for my xTool D1 pro was a natural move, and the ease of initial design to finished product without failures is truly worth the cost. So - Wambu Bambu! I am not easily won over but this has kept me moving forward every since it arrived.

I have that same black shelf which is where I store my filament. I would think that shelf would be wobbling like crazy with an X1C sitting on top. The shelf is nice but its definitely not sturdy enough considering how bad the X1C shakes and vibrates....

Love what you're doing Sam. I have followed another chap that has started a complete large scale print farm to make products he sells for Miter saws dust collection. His channel goes through his tribulations with printers in large quantities and what to do to avoid down time losses etc. Might want to do a binge watch on some of his stuff. Its called Shop Nation.

I have a wire shelf just like that and was about to give it away but you have inspired me to modify it for my printer workbench. I did keep the back poles the full length and connected the back board to it.

Good work, the more items the better the business. 🇨🇦

I'm glad I found your channel. I'm going the opposite direction as you. Just started a small 3D printing business for me and my kids and am now looking into adding a CO2 laser. Looking forward to seeing your content around all things engraving and cutting.

*What is a Whambu Bambu??* 🤪 Welcome to the club! But remember, _1 is none, and 2 is 1_ 😜 You need at least 2 to run a business, probably more. When 1 goes down...

i recently upgraded my old Ender 5 Pro with a Micro Swiss Direct Drive upgrade kit and WOW what a difference! My setup is nowhere near as good as the Wamboo Bamboo setup you have but I have to say that my upgrade has inspired me to start designing and printing stuff for my own needs instead of just doing the whole Thingiverse thing...although, i still do that too. good luck on your new endeavor and hope to see more of this in the future! Cheers!

Wambu Bambu!! Sam! Congrats, and welcome to the Bambu family. I see on that workbench you have space for another Bambu, so I can't wait to see you grow into a second! That's what happened to us. Lots of 24-hour prints pushed us into another printer. If you need any help, feel free to reach out to me. I'm happy to help! Your ultimate jig for the F1 video and file I am still using, so looking forward to perhaps seeing you offer your STLs for the jigs as well.

I have been 3D printing for a long time now, and the Bambu series is great, but, it is not for everyone. If the work involves NDAs or security, you should not be using it. That being said, it is one of the most user and entry FDM-friendly printers in quite a while. Fast and simpler than most others.

Sam love and enjoy your videos. May the lord bless and protect you and your family and the business

Wamboo Bamboo! Great information, AS ALWAYS!! I am waiting on my Smartstitch to arrive and also looking at the XTool P2 laser and F1 Ultra to add to my business here in Texas.. Now I have another option for a revenue stream. Thank you for everything you do!

I do enjoy seeing everything you do as part of your business, but would you be willing to share the process of starting a business? (ie formulating a structure, registering your name, getting an EIN, etc). I like the idea of this channel not only being a SamCraft crafting channel but also , how to start and run a business channel.

Nice setup! Way to repurpose & modify existing items too. Thank you for the video!

Yeah, it's a rabbit hole that you were thinking of😂 whamɓobambo

I got the Bambu lab carbon x1 in 2023 I used it for what I bought it for but now it just sits there and I haven’t found products I wanted to make. I need ideas? I sell eco products I tried making sprout lids but it didn’t make them well. But I don’t know how to design files so maybe I need a design program? Long time follower glad you’re headed down this rabbit hole too. My lasers run six days a week but just lack inspiration with this 3d thing.

I'd be happy buying supplies from you too ! Just a thought.

Love the jigs, 3d printer looks awesome.

Good luck on all your endeavors.

10:02 'an expensive box in your shop' Oooff. I have more of those than I'd like to admit. Get something cool and you want to learn. Which is fun and enjoyable. But I definitely need to get better at making them pay for themselves. Even if they don't all become a side hustle or business, at least use them enough for things that bring in money, to pay for themselves

Cool stuff, Sam. Hope you're enjoying the heck out of that new shop!

I was spoiled my first 3D Printer was a $32000 printer I talked the school superintendent into buying for my engineering class. They have come so far in the 12 years since then.

I know nothing about 3D printing, but I enjoy the content.

you could build the connection pieces and the steppermotormounts for open frame lasercutters with the 3d printer , maibe design youre own based on youre experiance with the types you worked with could allso reproduce some of the woodworking tools like the jigs ro drill the kitchendoor hinges pockethole tools roundover jigs for use with a router maibe improved holders or stands for existing tools , could do extraction fan or dustcollection mouths for diverse tools

Pretty cool Sam! Been thinking about this for awhile...

An acquaintance of mine came up with an idea to have a system whereby some one could send you the 3d file and you could print it out under contract. This could also be automatically billed through the same system…just a thought.

You're my hoss, if you never win a race! You video it, I'll watch it! Hi Angela and The Boys!!! ✌️💖🙏🇺🇲🤜

That thing is sweet

Hey Samcraft! This is the first video I have seen of yours. Just a question about the CNC location. Due to limited space, I may have to put the CNC in the house. Since it a small home, it may be the Livingroom (good thing I'm not married). Did you have yours in the house? I am looking at more than just one thing to do.

Hi iv just subscribed to you i purchased a Bambu lab x1c a couple of months ago and it’s absolutely fantastic i had never done 3d printing before then and iv been experimenting on different items and the Bambu lab has never let me down iv been looking for a new 15:17 business for quite a long time and thought this looked really interesting but im really stuck on what to make and sell Etsy is full of 3d printed items and im looking for different ideas but im finding software like CAD is quite hard to get around with my aging brain I will definitely be watching your videos for ideas Many thanks for uploading your interesting video

Great job wish you lots of success and thank you for the motivation and sharing!!

Great choice on the Bambu! I have my P1S and with my MakerWorld designs and print profiles I have lots of "points" waiting for the newest Bambu Printer when it releases. Can't wait!

love watching your vids, Sam keep up the good work...especially your honesty

I'm an artist... and I'm desperate in becoming financially independent. I live with CPTSD. Its managable and I know I could make a go of it. There's definitely the incentive there. :) I am an paper, mostly working with paper and considering translating my work through wood, as I do with paper. I do like technology and your video and looking at your 3D printer is certainly seductive. :) I'm based in New Zealand and work a few hours each week as a domestic cleaner ($30 an hour) to afford me a small studio, so I've been trying. Becoming independent through art can be one of the most challenging of industries so, I'd like to be realistic. I wonder if you were able to offer me any advice, I'm open to learn and certainly to be transparent as you have been with us. Cheers: )

Well done Sam. Diversification is the word in business. I wish you luck mate you’re amazing just for having a go. Cheers. 😊

Wham boooo bambooo😂 wow Sam this is great! I think this may have been the same machine I saw on 731 wood works channel? Any way he got his not to make things to sell but to print custom tool holder inserts for tool boxes and wall organizers. Made since to me as I’m finally just a few weeks away from moving into my new shop and will be starting from a blank slate. So may be another avenue for you to consider? Thanks for always needing out with us I always learn very cool stuff from you especially your shop build you saved several mistakes for sure and was perfect timing for me to use some of your tricks. Keep up the good work 😊

Question: can you make the feet extensions that raise the roly mk2 off the table, there are four feet and you need to raise the machine about 6”.

Go Sam!!

Wambu bambu..... I love that you do and share all these different things. HAGD 😺

Embroidered iron-on patches?

Thank you for another GREAT Video Please keep them comming !

I have two bamboo p1s printers and they've been a basically disappointment. My problem is that I need to use Cura slicer for my projects. The bamboo slicer basically sucks for what I need. But I have figured out how to run a cura g code on the bamboo. Getting there I have taken apart both of the machines more times than I want to think about.

WOW that is awesome! How is the CAD that came with it?

Wambu Bambu! Thanks for the info and inspiration!

Excellent Video! I would love to see what you do to design for the Bambu

👍😃Danke für das Video. Gute Idee mit dem 3D Druck

supercool...i started also with a new business,get ourself a 2nd hand ender 3 v2...next is a engraver...all the best in your path

There you go sam get jiggy with it lol

How do you pick products to print and sell that you will find success in?

WamBoo BamBoo!

Can you start making those for the F1 Ultra? I had a bunch in my cart before I realized that the F1 Ultra has a 220x220 base -vs- the 115x115 base of the F1. Glad I caught it before I checked out :)

Thanks Sam

What's in the boxes? Why not the Bambulab p1p?

I want to start 3d printing to make a little extra income. Do I need a unique product?

Great job, Sam! Good luck!

The Sam toy show!!!

Whambu Bambu! 😁👍👍 Great job Sam!

I just got my X1 Carbon a few days ago! Loving it!

Hey Sam, Another great video as always. My question is.....dose this X1-Carbon 3D printer need any air purification? It states a carbon filter but there are mixed reviews on-line about this? any clarification would be very much appreciated! :-)

Can you duplicate a small part to an Ott light? I can not find this part to buy nor find my light so it must be out of production.

Where did you get your 3d printer and about how much did it cost????

thanks for what you do and share.

ANY of the Bambu printers are almost a 'send and forget' style printer.. If you don't want to put out the higher price for the X1C, the P1S is absolutely a viable solution as well (that's what I have, among other brands as well). One word of advice on these faster printers, if at all possible, use another infill other than grid, or you'll end up eventually with either a bent nozzle, or a print that's been knocked off the bed (and possible mess on the head to clean). Gyroid is the most preferred at the moment.

Wambu Bambu...that thing is cheaper than I was expecting to be honest.

Mango Pancakes lol

Wambu Bambu. Hilarious.

Need to go with mini-split a/c for HVAC. They are up and out of the way.

I've seen many businesses go with the x-max 3 from qidi, unless you actually need the multicolour options because the proprietary thinking behind bambu's work flow, and the amount of waste produced from multicolours is ridiculous. But as you have it, theres a hack out there that cuts purge waste down 40% or there abouts. might wanna look for that. I don't have either but thats what my research is revealing...which is why I'm leaning towards qidi, and the larger volume isn't bad either. In my head, for jigs you probably aren't going to be doing multi colour prints only different coloured prints so I'm not sure you made the right call there, and the larger volume for jigs means you could have gotten more products on one sheet...depends on what lasers n stuff people have too I suppose though so...Will be interesting to see how this new venture pans out.

I have a a1 with the ams lite it a amazing I would recommend you look into that one too

Shampoo bamboo. Love watching you.❤❤❤❤

A few of my P1S's have better quality than the X1. I'm still trying to figure out why. There are no variables, the tables are the same, calibrated, same filament, same settings, its really strange. Overall, all of them are incredible. I'm splitting hairs at this point. Good job Bambu. Good video....and I like "Rabbit Trail" lol

seems to me the P1 S would’ve been a better choice for a business. The carbon is just a fancier version of a P1 S in most ways and won’t make a meaningfully better print. The business angle makes sense to have two P1 S rather than one carbon since prints can be pretty time intensive.

Sam, what 3D design software do you use? I bought Alibre because once you buy it, it is yours forever and it doesn't rely on the cloud.

I have 2 Bambu lab X1 Carbons with the AMS and they are great. I don't know if you got any spare parts but it's a good idea to have a few hot ends on hand.

i started my business 3 days ago so thank you for the vid . but i need tips if anyone has tips please reply

Compare this one to the Kobra 3 please

Wambu Bambu. Very cool Sam.

I want to start printing :( I just don't know WHAT to sell.

Whambu Bambu! Any jigs in development for the ComMarker B4? I have the 60watt MOPA and absolutely love it!

Ive had my Bambu mini for 3 months I cant say this loud enough They print MONEY

Nice! I warn you right now... One will turn into two, then three, then four. LOL. That happened to me. So yeah,i have 4 and fixing to order 2 more here soon. Also, be ready, because the filaments will start to roll in as well... lol... Also, word of advise. Get spare parts...

wambu bamboo...another great video!

Wambu Bamboo

Waiting for your Xtool F1 Jigs are you selling them printed or selling the files? :) :) Surprised the Bambu P1S was not the winner in the poll, you can get two for the price of the Carbon.

Amazing!!!

wow and zamzam water