Thanks to Brodie Bennett for creating timestamps. Also, milk jugs are made of HDPE, not HIPS. My bad!

02:32 *PLA* 03:22 - PLA+ 04:02 - High-Temperature PLA 04:44 - Silk PLA 05:27 - Rainbow PLA 06:10 - Colo[u]r-Changing PLA 06:37 - Plactive 07:43 *PLA Composites* 08:09 - Marble PLA 09:02 - Laybrick 09:37 - Wood PLA 10:11 - Glowing PLA 11:00 - Glowing PETG 11:11 - Glitter PLA 11:57 - Sparkly PLA 12:28 - Carbon Fiber PLA 13:18 - CF-HTPLA 14:06 - Conductive PLA 14:55 - Metal Fill 15:56 - Iron PLA 16:30 - Stainless PLA 16:50 - Brass PLA 17:12 - Bronze PLA 17:37 - Copper PLA 18:04 *Hobbyist Filaments* 18:15 - PETG 19:06 - T-GLASE 19:49 - Polysmooth 20:15 - HIPS 21:15 - Polypropylene 22:29 - ABS 23:46 - ASA 24:37 - Acrylic 25:29 *Special Purpose* 25:34 - Purge Filament 26:27 - Cleaning Filament 26:56 *Flex Filaments* 27:20 - TPE 28:22 - TPU 29:12 - Ninjaflex Cheetah 30:02 *Engineering Plastics* 30:17 - Polycarbonate 31:39 - Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate 32:33 - Nylon 33:45 - Taulman Alloy 910 34:36 - Carbon Fiber Nylon 35:17 - Delrin 37:42 *Super Polymers* 37:47 - PEEK 38:05 - PEKK 38:16 - Polyetherimide 38:40 - Antibacterial PLA Test Results

This dude not only managed to make 42 minutes feel like 10 minutes but also made such time entertaining, funny and educational to a level where you got absolutely hooked, learned a ton of shit and got a good laugh. The fact that this dude doesn't have a million subs shows that life is truly unfair

“This stuff warps if a cool person thinks about it.” Love it. Zack’s delivery is perfect.

Fun fact about nylon: when it absorbs water it actually becomes up to 8x _stronger._ Injection molded nylon parts are often aged for a few days in humid chambers to bring them up to full strength.

I'm sorry, I'm going to have to arrest you for exceeding the 5 dad jokes per minute speed limit. You're coming with me.

Congratulations on the 100K. You did it so fast.

As soon as you put the Petri dishes in the closet I screamed,”Noooooo! Put them upside down!” The condensation that pools above can fall back into the dish and actually “wash” away your results or throw them off. So yea…you need to do that again not only for repeatability, but technically your results are considered inconclusive.

Watched this twice now, once before, and once just after getting my first 3D printer. I respect the hell out of the effort this took, can't wait to see what cool ideas you come up with for some of these specialist filaments! 😁

Still learned stuff after all these years (didn't realize ASA can also be acetone smoothed). Great exhaustive video!

I didn't think there was any way I'd be able to sit through a 42 minute video on printing various 3D filaments. Next thing I know, 42 minutes has past, and not only did I learn a lot, I laughed a lot along the way. Thanks for that, Zack. You took a boring subject and made it fun.

I don't know why I watched all of this. I don't even own a 3D printer

As someone who just bought my first 3d printer, this is EXTREMELY helpful! :) I had no idea that there were different nozzle types needed for some of the mixed media filaments. I would love to see you do a video on 3D printing basics (basic maintenance, nozzle types, software settings/explanation of each, etc.). I love your energy, it made it very easy to learn from!

Wowza a ton and I mean a ton of info packed in here. Had no idea about a number of these filament options. Congrats on the 100k milestone!! Killing it

0:43 "To Feature Fifty Filaments, we are Forgin' a Friggin' Fused Filament Fabricated Flotilla of Fanciful Frigates" ~ F for Fendetta

I've never actually done any 3D printing but found this video entertaining and incredibly informative. I cannot believe I watched the whole thing - a true testament to your charisma and pacing.

I'm brand new to 3D printing, and in the first 10 minutes, I learned so much about printing. I've been buying the "prettiest" PLA and was wondering why ALL of my prints were SO BRITTLE... I had no idea there were so many variations... Thank you so much! Time to put these silk variants away for my heavy duty parts.

I've never heard of 90% of these filaments and I'd still watch this whole video if it was twice as long. Absolutely incredible.

Lol, "It warps even if a cool person thinks about it"

As a newb to 3d printing, this seems like the perfect reference video for understanding different types of filaments. Thanks for taking the time and money to document this all in a useful and entertaining way 😬

Zack, I subscribed, hit the bell, the full nine. The fact that you have provided ALL of this information, free of charge, feels almost criminal in this day and age. Hats off to you, thank you for your time and efforts.

"Good enough is good enough." Words that ring through my head like a bell, every time I turn on the 3D printer! Thank you for the confidence to build :)

Congrats on getting the Silver Play button! This was a nice overview of many filaments and several filaments I was not aware of even existed

22:00 "Warps if a cool person thinks about it" Im dead lmfao

The first in depth 3d print youtuber ive come across. And he makes me watch a 42:15 video, because he dives into it in an honest and entertaining way. Loved it.

That was really entertaining, well-paced, insanely educational, and made it seem like I could actually do all of it. Thank you!

I think it's amazing how Nylon is one of the oldest plastics out there, yet it's still one of the best and used for _loads_ of stuff.

For some reason I find myself watching these filament videos while slicing and when ordering filament. These videos are really fun..thanks for putting in the time and effort, I really enjoy these.

"you could even print it out on bare glass you psycho" I feel called out lmao

I've been 3D printing for years, and am familiar with many types of filament. But, this video is a true enlightening experience. Zack is a speed talker, and he's brilliant at it. Not only talking super fast, but packing useful information into every sentence. Above all, Zack identifies more types of filament that I knew existed, highlighting perceived pluses and minuses for each. Very well Done :-)

This video is amazing. I’m just getting into 3D printing and you managed to explain complex topics, rattle off tons of info, make it understandable, and keep me entertained for 45 minutes!!

Got my printer 2 years ago. Found this video then, and LOVED it. I've gone back here at least a dozen times. Sometimes even to compare filaments😉. Love your humor.

"If you're gonna print with a PP, a heated enclosure is mandatory because this stuff warps if a cool person thinks about it" - had me chuckle

7:38 bold of you to assume I didn't just lurk in your channel home page until this video was posted

As someone who has started 3d printing, I can't tell you how useful this video is! Definitly gonna reference this video for many years to come.

I swear, this guy keeps my 0.69 second long attention span captivated

Wood grain is the only special one I’ve done so far, really hard to get right, but the result was amazing after some sanding! I’ve basically just been using it for wands but I’ve also had it used for a few handles on prop daggers and prop hand guns

I have to say after working in a 3D printer factory for 5 years, this is insanely accurate and hilariously entertaining 5 out of 5

Love the Ingress references sprinkled in your videos! Had forgotten about pineappling

I have never even been in the same room as a 3D printer, but I am deeply invested in seeing every filament from Amazon. Also yay Colorado!

Great summary on the filaments but I do have to admit I do print TPU on bowden with a SeeMeCNC EZR extruder top. I’ve shown it on my channel. So it’s not BS.

You summarized all of this stuff quickly, but with all the important parts. Exactly what I need as a 3d printing noob. Thanks!

As far as TPU on a bowden goes I've been printing quite a bit of it on an Ender 3 with great success. All I had to do was upgrade the bowden tube to something with tighter tolerances and slow the print down. I occasionally get stringing but it's nothing unreasonable and a little cleanup with a heatgun makes it look perfect.

"This looks a lot like stone, but don't take it for granite" that made me "hohohohohoooo"

Just getting into printing, and I'm snoopy dancing over this. Helped so much to help me figure what I need to get first for the kind of things I know I want to do... and you're a charming, knowledgeable loony. Just my kinda person. Heading for your list to see what else you offer.

"A lot of control over how you fail", you are funny throughout but this had me crying 😂

From someone who is looking to break in to filament printing, thank you for what you've been doing.

Perfect timing Zack! Just finished building my first printer yesterday and really needed this. Appreciate it :)

This was delightful and had authentic nerd core humor with hints of Chad thunder rooster vibes

delrin is also great for maintaining temperature. it's used for shift knobs for cars because in winter it won't freeze your fingers, and in the summer it won't melt them off.

This should be marked at the top of any type of 3d printing sites. Great info while keeping the story flowing, awesome editing too, ty!

I was waiting for the Star Wars prequel joke at the laybrick filament. I was not disapointed. Congrats on 100k, man! You deserved to get it a long time ago

whispers _it's an elastomer_ 😆 Super informative and every bit as satisfying as the "How to X Every Y" videos involving food. Thanks Zack and congrats on your Play Button!

Came here for the thoroughness. Left with a pocket full of dad jokes and a general sense of joy 🤙🏼 Crushed it mate 🎉

I listened to this episode while in the car! Most of your vids aren’t so conducive to passive listening, but I found this vid very helpful without needing full visual attention. Thanks!

I really wanna have someone print me a prosthetic finger, so this is really helpful on what filiment I can or need to buy, like some TPU for what actually goes on my nub lol

Great comprehensive overview. I'll second the nod to purge filament; I never, ever change filaments without it. Only point I disagree with is PETG support problems. A .2mm Z offset separates just fine for me.

I fucking love you. I've been heavily printing in elementary education for 3 years now and have tried most of the filaments you've talked about. This is my first time watching you. Most filaments you bring up I think something like "Yeah, glitter filament is the fucking worst" or "man, silk prints look sooooo good with sooo little effort", but then you blow my mind like using a black light with the glow PLA or printing with thicker walls. Seriously, you're awesome. And hilarious.

Zack, i did not want to say it but i will. Even though you have curly hair you are my first choice for entertainment and information within 3D printing. No Excel sheets here but time flies by! You have reinvented the 'learn while having fun' concept. Well done!

Great vid! The only gripes I have are you can print TPU with a bowden setup if it is set up properly for it (get that capricorn tubing and maybe get a better extruder), and I haven't had issues with printing CF nylon without an enclosure at all but I definitely have a drybox and that same sunlu heated spool holder.

I watched it all, and I don't even own a 3D printer. Yet.

PETG is the only material I've ever printed that sticks to the bed TOO well.

I'm sorry but I LOL'D when you said "I pump it out of the window, and now its the environments problem." 😂 I love a one liner.

This is honestly the best 3d printing related video on youtube. I find myself coming back to it periodically for more info on filaments I want to try.

"And infused with the power of red copper!" made me laugh so much, does no one else actually remember that joke?

Wow a lot of good info condensed in this video. Have you considered putting it in a spreadsheet/table form? I'm thinking it would be easy to digest, look up various aspects and compare filaments as needed. I often use filament tables like the one from Simplify3D to decide what filament to use without having to memorize all the details. Keep up the good work!

22:29 "acrylobutaro styrene" My brain melted. I watched that part over and over, and lost touch with reality. It's like it turned of something in my brain, and I couldn't understand things anymore. Anyway, I came back, and remembered it's acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.

i'm a first timer, and i built a dry box with a bowden tube attachment zip tied to the length of the extruder wires. i've been printing with TPU for the first time running through the bowden tube and it works great!

I hadn't even considered the existence of metal composite filaments, those sound perfect for custom model locomotives

I appreciate all the work that went in to this, and his sense of humor helps with the lengthy video. I certainly haven't come to the same conclusions though. I've never found anything as worthless as PETG, it prints slow, doesn't do overhangs well, and is too stringy for multiple parts to be printed at once. On the other hand I've not found anything as good of a work horse as ABS. Once you've got it dialed in you can print very accurate humongous parts that are tough and can be post print machined, bonded, or polished. TPU is another favorite, and a great way to make tough parts for things like RC cars that take a lot of impacts. Regardless, the video is a great single source place for information and pitfalls for a lot of different filaments.

For a person thinking of getting into or playing with a 3d Printer. That was an impressive run down of different media to consider sticking in a printer. Thanks

I have an Ender 3 at home and an Ender 3 Pro at work both of which have stock bowden tubes and 95A TPU gets used on them all the time with no major issues. Slowing down print speed seems to make things easier. Below 90A might start giving trouble though, I've never tried TPE.

"Because it's now the environments problem" ha ha! Just getting into 3d printing and this has been one of the most valuable videos I have watched yet. Def on my saved list. Prusa is ordered and should be here soon. Can't wait to watch more of your videos. Thanks for the work!

I don't own or have I ever used a 3d printer but I just watched a 40 minute video on filaments. Great work!

“Gives you a lot of control…. Of how you fail….” So accurate. 🤣

Dude this is so awesome! Thank you for taking the time to film and edit this. It will definitely be a video I refer to often.

Congrats on catching the plaque! Well deserved, sir. 😁

Channel name: Zack Freedman T-shirt logo: The Hackaday Prize Title card at 0:55: Voidstar Lab Dude, what is your brand?! I'm getting anxiety because it's like I don't know the actual name of the team I'm supposed to be rooting for.

Ive been printing for about 8 years. This video tought me so muxh. Everthing you say is spot and proven in my personal experience spot on.

Amazing video! Highly entertaining, and I have come back many times while browsing new filaments to get another dose of the VSL essential info for each one. I also just bought 200g of Delrin because of this video -- had no idea it could be printed, and I have the setup to at least give it a good shot.

wow dude I cant even imagine how much work went into this video, good job!

Hey! You should do a resin video like this!

I don't even have my first 3D printer yet, but stumbled on this freakin' GEM of a video. Instant subscribe

Great video! I stayed up till 2AM just re-watching this and taking notes! Didn’t know half these filaments existed!

This is amazing and epic. Thank you for making this.

U can push tpu, I've had a few that were different flexibility, but I use an ender 3 and have never had any issues with the bowden tube, also very nice video

Man you are awesome with this information. Just bought my son his first printer from micro center and this will help with him getting started. I couldn’t believe all of the different filament they had in stock, it was overwhelming!

I'm not sure if youre a better maker or comedian, but you had me laughing the whole time lol

I freaking love you and your top notch one liners. Thank you for being the most thoroughly informative AND entertaining content creator on the internets.

Dude…. Why have I only found your channel now, you are a LEGEND!!!!

All we print farmers needed this video. Highly appreciated!

The efforts you go through to present us an interesting, educational and entertaining video are top notch! You truly deserve this play button Zack!

This man is impressive. Earned every one of those subscribers with your whimsical wacky ways.

This is the most usefull video about materials on youtube in the 3D-Printing universe.

Just Found Your Channel. EXCELLENT Content! - Another Sub For You Sir! And... the longer videos are not a bad thing - it's what displayed your knowledge of the topic. It was like a podcast and tutorial alll wrapped up in one video.

Wow this is an insane video and also really informative, I feel like I need to try more filaments now. Also the section about TPU and Bowden Extruders, it's definitely possible. I've gotten beautiful prints on my monoprice mini delta using it, it's really fun to play around with lol.

yo you're the man. ily

"Print a Pokémon, bury it in a hillside, and confuse the s___ out of an archeologist!" lol yes

I love your sense of humor. Who says informational videos need to be boring? Way to go, you got my sub.

5:30 “triggers people who say things like degenerate” I know what channels you’re watching Zack 😏