What is CleverCreations?
CleverCreations.eu is a website featuring DIY projects, 3D printing projects, repair guides, and occasionally some tool reviews.
Its goal is to provide clear, informative content to help readers learn and overcome their challenges in making.
Step-by-step guides
Keeping the reader in mind, most of the articles come with step-by-step how-to guides. That way, it is easier for you to follow along and do the project yourself.
Growing up with a lot of LEGO and living in an apartment full of IKEA furniture, I have always found visual step-by-step guides a pleasure to work with.
Who is Tim?
Tim is the founder of CleverCreations.eu.
His interests include 3D printing, 3D design, programming and photography. On this site he shares his passion for creating, making, repairing and other hobbies.
When he is not working on any projects, he spends his time hoarding and organizing tools.
Feel free to use the contact area for any questions.
3D Printed Multicolor Plant Labels
Plant labels (also known as plant markers, garden markers or plant name tags) are useful accessoires for any gardener. They let you identify your plants and make it easier to keep track of and organize your garden. As someone who does some occasional gardening, I too found myself looking for plant labels. I couldn’t find
3D Printer Build Log – Z-Axis Assembly
After building the frame, I have made some further progress with the new 3D printer. I installed the Z carriage of the printer and mounted and aligned all other components that facilitate the motion on the Z-axis, such as the linear rails and lead screws. As expected, aligning the linear rails and lead screws was
CoreXY 3D Printer Build Log – Frame
Time has come to build a new 3D printer. While the previous 3D printer I designed and built 5-6 years ago is still in use, I run too often into its limitations. It is starting to impact my workflow and has also been affecting my enjoyment of 3D printing. I think the best way to
DIY Filament Dry Boxes
When left out in the open, 3D printer filament can absorb moisture from the air. “Wet” filament can ruin our prints, and thus this is something that we want to avoid. In order to prevent filament from absorbing moisture, we need to properly store it. This means we have to keep it in a humidity-controlled
How to Remove Stuck Filament from PTFE Tubing
When 3D printing, it is likely to at some point end up with stuck filament in a PTFE tube. Whether it is broken filament in a Bowden tube or a clogged piece of filament stuck in the PTFE tube of the hotend, it must be dealt with before you can continue printing. Luckily, solving this
What is Coil Whine & How to Fix it
Nowadays, it is relatively easy to build a silent computer. But there is one particular noise that can be hard to eliminate: coil whine. This high pitched hissing or scratching noise is not only highly annoying, but also sounds like something is not working as it should. In this article I will explain what coil
How to Repair a Playstation 4 HDMI Port
The Playstation 4 is a great console, but unfortunately it comes with some design flaws that can cause it to break. One of these issues is the HDMI port. It is fragile and is often one of the first things to get damaged on the console. One of the signs of a broken HDMI port
How to Fix Mouse Double Click Problems
A common problem in computer mice is that after a period of using them, they randomly start double clicking when you single click. This random double clicking often occurs after several years of using the mouse and can be very annoying. Usually it is the left mouse button that develops this issue. All major brands
Best Electric Screwdrivers in 2020
Whether you are someone who occasionally does DIY projects around the house, or if you are a professional who uses a screwdriver every day, a quality cordless electric screwdriver is something that you should not go without. Driving screws with a manual screwdriver gets tedious, tiring and in the worst case, can give you a
The Essential Guide to Hot Glue
A hot glue gun is a crucial tool for hobbyists and professionals alike. It lets you apply melted glue that can bind to almost any material. Its adhesive works on plastic, wood, paper, metal, fabric, stone, you name it! While glue guns were originally used for bonding shoe soles, their versatility has made them a
How to use Threaded Inserts for 3D Prints
Threaded inserts are a great way to add strong and long-lasting threads to 3D prints. While it is possible to tap screw holes directly in 3D printed parts, these threads often wear down quickly. This is because the thermoplastics that we use for 3D printing are rather soft. To create durable threads in plastic, we
The Ultimate Guide to Ultrasonic Cleaning
Ultrasonic cleaners are amazing tools that allow you to perform in-depth cleaning on almost any object. From jewelry to watches, tools, firearm components, fuel injectors, carburetors and coins, it is hard to find a limit to what they can clean. Ultrasonic cleaning is a gentle but invasive cleaning method that, because of modern technology, anyone
Best Electric Screwdrivers in 2020
Whether you are someone who occasionally does DIY projects around the house, or if you are a professional who uses a screwdriver every day, a quality cordless electric screwdriver is something that you should not go without. Driving screws with a manual screwdriver gets tedious, tiring and in the worst case, can give you a
Andonstar AD407 Digital Microscope Review
When it comes to soldering small SMD components, inspecting PCBs or even doing things like setting stones in jewelry, a digital microscope is a useful tool. They let you work on solder joints and components that are otherwise hard to see with the naked eye. Where earlier versions of digital microscopes had to be connected
Bondhus T-Handle Balldriver & Hex Set Review
If you have ever assembled pre-fabricated furniture, or do any kind of DIY building or repair, you have likely used hex keys before. Hex keys (also known as Allen wrenches or Allen keys) are an essential tool in any toolkit. They let you drive bolts and screws with hexagonal sockets and come in handy when
Top 10 Best Soldering Irons in 2020
Whether you are a hobbyist that only solders occasionally or a professional that does it a lot, a soldering iron is an indispensable tool. Its versatility allows you to build and repair electronics or circuit boards, create jewelry, soldering guitar wiring and all kinds of other projects. To get good soldering results in a short