Your manual wins. These are general practices. When your tool's manual says something different, follow the manual.
1. A printed 90-degree drill guide
Print a small block with a straight bore that matches your bit size. Hold it against the work to drill square holes without a drill press. Print in PETG or another tough filament with 4+ walls so the bore doesn't wear.
2. Custom storage inserts
Measure your bits, batteries or chargers and print an insert that fits your organizer or toolbox. Everything has a spot, so you see at a glance what's missing.
3. Dust-port adapters
Measure the outside of your tool's dust port and your vacuum hose, then print a stepped adapter to join them. Print a test ring first to check fit before printing the full adapter.
4. Engraved tool IDs
Engrave your company name, phone and an asset number on tools and batteries with a laser. Engraved IDs help police return recovered tools and discourage theft. On batteries, engrave only the plastic housing, keep it shallow, and never engrave near the cells or terminals. Need it done for a whole crew? Chameleon Grafix makes engraved tool tags.
5. Repeat-cut templates
Laser-cut a plywood or acrylic template for cuts you make over and over (outlet boxes, stair stringers, hinge mortises), then follow it with a router and a guide bushing or with a jigsaw.
Laser safety
Keep the enclosure closed or wear goggles rated for your laser's wavelength, vent fumes outside, and never laser PVC or vinyl. It releases chlorine gas that damages lungs and the machine.
Manufacturer instructions
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