A glue gun that dispenses molten PLA instead of hot glue turned out to be a handy tool for joining 3D-printed objects together, once I had figured out how to print my own “glue” sticks out of PLA.

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Printing proved smooth, with no misprints. Filament-wise, it’s PLA only, which is the best choice for beginners. The Toybox 3D Printer is designed for use by children and young people—Toybox ...

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