The stuff neighbors usually ask.

Send a request — tell me what you want, your color preferences, and any notes. I'll reply with pricing and a timeline. No payment until you approve the quote.

Usually, yes. Find a model on MakerWorld, Printables, Thingiverse, Cults3D, MyMiniFactory — or anywhere else — and share the link in your request. I'll let you know if it's printable and what it would cost.

If a model requires a paid purchase I don't already own, that cost passes through to you at what I paid for it. I'll always confirm with you before buying anything.

Yes — names, dates, short phrases, that kind of thing. Many models support it directly, and simple personalization is often easy for me to add. Mention exactly what you want in your request.

Yes. The printer changes filament automatically mid-print — no assembly, no paint, just one piece that comes out in multiple colors. If you want multi-color on a specific model, mention it and I'll confirm the model supports it.

Absolutely. Pick "Print something for me" on the visit form and describe the part — I'll reply from [email protected] so you can attach the file.

I get an email right away. I'll reply to confirm details, talk through color or material questions, and give you a price and timeline. For most items, expect delivery or pickup within 2–5 days of confirming. Need it by a specific date? Say so — I'll tell you honestly if I can make it work.

Nope. Money is money. Small pickups just get steered toward my usual windows so we're not scheduling a summit over a $5 fidget.

PLA is the default for decorative and indoor items — the most colors and the sharpest detail, but it doesn't love hot cars or full sun. PETG is tougher and heat-resistant, good for daily handling. ASA is the outdoor and automotive workhorse — UV-stable and impact-tough, with carbon-fiber blends available when a part needs serious stiffness. TPU is flexible and rubbery — gaskets, bumpers, grips, anything that should bend instead of breaking. Not sure? Describe what the part needs to survive and I'll recommend one.

A lot — the rack shows everything currently in stock, with live counts. If the color you want isn't there, ask: I can often order it in (special orders are prepaid).

Silk has a glossy, metallic-looking sheen. Galaxy is a dark base with sparkle flecks, like a night sky. Glow charges in light and glows in the dark. Matte is flat and modern and hides layer lines well. The rack page has the full guide.

Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, or Zelle — electronic keeps it easy for both of us. Cash works in a pinch (exact amount appreciated; I never have change). Nothing's owed until your order is confirmed, and shipped orders are paid before they ship.

Free and by appointment in the Mankato/Saint Peter area. Tuesday and Thursday evenings are easiest, some Saturday mornings too — everything wraps by 7 PM. Suggest a time on the visit form and I'll confirm. Please don't drop by unannounced.

About a week. After that it goes back up for grabs — fair's fair. Prepaid items are held until your pickup, no sweat.

Reserving 4+ spools of filament, anything special-ordered just for you, and holds longer than a week. Everything else you can pay at pickup.

Printed items ship anywhere — usually USPS — at standard carrier rates. Small items typically run $4–6; larger ones can be more. You'll get the shipping cost in your quote before you commit. For small inexpensive items, postage can cost more than the item itself — local pickup is usually the better deal.

A 1 kg spool costs more to mail than it's worth for both of us — you'd genuinely do better ordering online. Locally, though, my prices beat the big stores, which is the whole point of the rack.

Join The Riverside Current — the shop newsletter. There's a signup on the homepage (and most other pages). I send an occasional note when new filament lands or fresh prints hit the shelf. That, or follow the shop on Facebook.

I make it right — reprint or refund. I'd rather eat a print than have you stuck with something you don't feel good about.