tools/Supporting-Our-Community.md

---
title: "Supporting Our Community"
category: "tools"
order: 1
description: "Community-tested 3D printing tools, filament dry boxes, reusable desiccant, and partner discounts."
tags:
  - affiliate
  - tools
  - filament
  - snapmaker
---

# Supporting Our Community & Recommended Tools

When you purchase supplies using the affiliate links below, proceeds go directly toward funding meetup prizes, demonstration materials, and community filament spools.

## Partner Discounts

### 3D Fuel Filament
- **Discount Code**: Use code **`FARGO3D`** at checkout on [3DFuel.com](https://www.3dfuel.com/FARGO3D) for exclusive community savings.
- **Support**: A percentage of every order using our code supports our monthly meetup prize pool.

## Snapmaker Discounts

### Snapmaker U1 and Official Store
- **Referral Link**: [Snapmaker US Store](https://snapmaker-us.myshopify.com?ref=fargo3d)
- **Coupon Code**: Use code **`fargo3d`** at checkout.
- **Support**: Orders placed using our referral link and coupon code help support meetup prize pools, hardware demonstrations, and community supplies.

## Community-Tested Gear & Supplies

### 3D Print Bed Removal Tools
- **Product Link**: [Amazon - 3D Print Removal Spatula & Tool Set](https://amzn.to/3Ln2Akf)
- **Maker Notes**: One of the most effective and safe toolsets for releasing prints from textured and smooth PEI build plates without gouging the coating. The flexible thin spatula edge slides under brim edges easily.

### Filament Storage Dry Boxes
- **Product Link**: [Amazon - Airtight Filament Storage Boxes](https://amzn.to/4poin0c)
- **Maker Notes**: Heavy-duty, airtight storage containers for keeping moisture-sensitive filaments (PETG, TPU, PLA+, Nylon) dry. Easily modified with pneumatic fittings for direct reverse-Bowden feeding.

### Color-Changing Reusable Desiccant
- **Product Link**: [Amazon - Reusable Color-Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant](https://amzn.to/4st52q2)
- **Maker Notes**: High-capacity beads that change color (purple/pink) when saturated, indicating when they need to be recharged in an oven or microwave.
- **Meetup Tip**: If you do not need a full multi-pound jug, talk to us at the monthly meetup to pick up a smaller portion.
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			`title: "Supporting Our Community"`
			`category: "tools"`
			`order: 1`
			`description: "Community-tested 3D printing tools, filament dry boxes, reusable desiccant, and partner discounts."`
			`tags:`
			`- affiliate`
			`- tools`
			`- filament`
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Migrate wiki content to repository structure and standardize frontmatter on dev 2026-09-03 14:31:57 -05:00			`---`

			`# Supporting Our Community & Recommended Tools`

			`When you purchase supplies using the affiliate links below, proceeds go directly toward funding meetup prizes, demonstration materials, and community filament spools.`

			`## Partner Discounts`

			`### 3D Fuel Filament`
			- Discount Code: Use code `FARGO3D` at checkout on [3DFuel.com](https://www.3dfuel.com/FARGO3D) for exclusive community savings.
			`- Support: A percentage of every order using our code supports our monthly meetup prize pool.`

Update October 2026 meetup details, Halloween prints challenge, and local businesses directory 2026-10-11 18:19:42 -05:00			`## Snapmaker Discounts`

			`### Snapmaker U1 and Official Store`
			`- Referral Link: [Snapmaker US Store](https://snapmaker-us.myshopify.com?ref=fargo3d)`
			- Coupon Code: Use code `fargo3d` at checkout.
			`- Support: Orders placed using our referral link and coupon code help support meetup prize pools, hardware demonstrations, and community supplies.`

Migrate wiki content to repository structure and standardize frontmatter on dev 2026-09-03 14:31:57 -05:00			`## Community-Tested Gear & Supplies`

			`### 3D Print Bed Removal Tools`
			`- Product Link: [Amazon - 3D Print Removal Spatula & Tool Set](https://amzn.to/3Ln2Akf)`
			`- Maker Notes: One of the most effective and safe toolsets for releasing prints from textured and smooth PEI build plates without gouging the coating. The flexible thin spatula edge slides under brim edges easily.`

			`### Filament Storage Dry Boxes`
			`- Product Link: [Amazon - Airtight Filament Storage Boxes](https://amzn.to/4poin0c)`
			`- Maker Notes: Heavy-duty, airtight storage containers for keeping moisture-sensitive filaments (PETG, TPU, PLA+, Nylon) dry. Easily modified with pneumatic fittings for direct reverse-Bowden feeding.`

			`### Color-Changing Reusable Desiccant`
			`- Product Link: [Amazon - Reusable Color-Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant](https://amzn.to/4st52q2)`
			`- Maker Notes: High-capacity beads that change color (purple/pink) when saturated, indicating when they need to be recharged in an oven or microwave.`
			`- Meetup Tip: If you do not need a full multi-pound jug, talk to us at the monthly meetup to pick up a smaller portion.`