Our resident 3D printing expert and modelmaker Sean checks in to share some of his favorite tools, books, and collectibles of the year! From a range of sanding sticks for modelmaking projects to a high-quality hobby blades, there are some great recommendations here to help stock up your home workshop. Plus, some fun collectibles from the classic Disney film Black Hole and a great movie monster coffee table book!

4 Way Emery Board: https://amzn.to/3fTMtGM
Sanding Sticks: https://amzn.to/3mrkUae
Olfa Knife: https://amzn.to/36mhKPE
Olfa Saw: https://amzn.to/3mqRhGe
Black Hole Maximilian: https://amzn.to/3loI3sJ
Black Hole V.I.N.C.E.N.T. & B.O.B.: https://amzn.to/2JqQN4D
Threezero Transformers Blitzwing: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/125301
Monsters in the Movies: https://amzn.to/2KVKQNu
Secret of Monkey Island Print: https://shop.mayapixelskaya.com/

Disclaimer: Tested may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through the links here.

Shot and edited by Norman Chan

Tested contributor Bill Doran checks in from his workshop to share some of his favorite things of the year, including prop builds he completed this summer, a cosplay guide, and awesome tools from Jimmy DiResta! Plus, check out this drill bit set that more than covers Bill’s needs for drilling holes of any specific size!

Subscribe to Punished Props Academy here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC27YZdcPTZM24PgjztxanEQ and find Bill’s tutorials and plans here: http://punishedprops.com/

Foamsmith 3: https://amzn.to/3o8fYaY
Yaya Han’s World of Cosplay: https://amzn.to/3fMeHDg
DiResta Tools Razor Blade: https://imakeny.com/collections/tools
Half-Life: Alyx Tape Measure Prop: https://www.punishedprops.com/2020/09/07/half-life-alyx-grenade-tape-measure/
115 piece drill bit set: https://amzn.to/3o8zlAx

Fabricator, engineer, and Adam’s former shop assistant Mel shares their favorite gear of the past year! It’s an eclectic mix of vintage equipment, the best keyboard ever made, a Moebius art book, and a recommended electric bike that they’ve modified with aftermarket upgrades.

OPF Goggles: https://ebay.to/3fIl5vs
IBM Model M Keyboard: https://ebay.to/3lqyUQx
La Faune De Mars: https://amzn.to/2VaCIui
Radpower Bikes Radrunner 1: https://www.radpowerbikes.com/products/radrunner-electric-utility-bike
Bolton Bike Controller Upgrade: https://boltonebikes.com/products/2019-radpower-upgrade-kit-with-tail-light

Thanks to Mel for sharing these picks, and you can follow their projects at: https://twitter.com/meltingmelons , https://www.instagram.com/melapropisms/ , and http://www.bigbucksmel.com/

Jen’s favorite things from this year include new fabrication materials, home workshop tools, and a great audio solution for home video production! Let’s take a look at how she used HD foam for costuming projects, carved it with a versatile dremel tool, and kept her shop tidy with a portable shop vac. What have been your essential home workshop materials and tools this year?

HD Foam Rolls: https://bit.ly/33kUYpm
HD Foam Dowels: https://bit.ly/3l8eOKn
Plaid FX Paint: https://bit.ly/3l8V8WT

DREMEL STYLO TOOL
Dremel Stylo+ 2050: https://amzn.to/2V8I8pA
Dremel accessory kit: https://amzn.to/36b1pgu
Off-Brand accessory kit: https://amzn.to/3fDAi0y
Dremel Stylo+ 2050: https://amzn.to/3mcKEXJ
General purpose accessory kit: https://amzn.to/3leF7ia
Cleaning/polishing accessory kit: https://amzn.to/3mcc407
Sanding/grinding accessory kit: https://amzn.to/3leRPxf
Carving/engraving accessory kit: https://amzn.to/2V3kMBO

VACMASTER SHOP VAC
5 Gal Vacmaster (the one Jen bought): https://amzn.to/39fuUQh
5 Gal Vacmaste (newer/better model): https://amzn.to/3mcJuLR
1 ¼” vacuum accessories: https://amzn.to/369RdFd R

ODE WIRELESS GO KIT:
Rode Wireless GO: https://amzn.to/3fFxS1F 
Rode Lavalier GO mic: https://amzn.to/3fLh4q8
Rode SC7 TRRS patch cable: https://amzn.to/3l45N5e
TRRS to lightning adapter (needed for iPhone): https://amzn.to/2V8w081
Carrying case : https://amzn.to/3o0m4Ks
Triple cold shoe mount: https://amzn.to/36bNvee
Phone tripod mount: https://amzn.to/37r6Rvl

Shot and edited by Norman Chan

Joey has some fun looking back at 2020 and sharing some of his favorite production gear, games, lockdown hobbies, and media he enjoyed this past year. From production accessories that have elevated his filmmaking to making hot sauces and virtual tabletop games, it’s an eclectic mix of recommendations from our multi-talented head of production! Have a great Thanksgiving, everyone!

Relio²: https://www.relio.it/
MIXBOOK Digital Swatchbook: https://us.rosco.com/en/product/mixbook
Tilta Nucleus-Nano: https://amzn.to/3m9W3Ym
SmallHD 701 Lite HD HDMI Monitor: https://amzn.to/3l1EcSc
Mars400s Pro: https://www.hollyland-tech.com/products/detail-46.html
Casio Privia Digital Piano: https://amzn.to/3l9ugpC
Onewheel Pint: https://onewheel.com/products/pint
Tabletop Simulator: https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/

Shot and edited by Joey Fameli