I Broke My Finger… So I 3D Printed a Custom Splint!

I Broke My Finger… So I 3D Printed a Custom Splint!

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NYC CNC

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7.0K 326 August 27, 2025
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The video documents the creator's process of designing and 3D printing a custom finger splint after breaking their finger. Using Fusion 360, they modeled a splint with a protective bowl tip and chamfered edges for comfort, then printed it in PETG with a PLA interface layer for easy support removal. This 7-8 minute tutorial provides Fusion 360 modeling tips and 3D printing tricks for anyone interested in creating their own custom splint or similar ergonomic 3D printed parts.

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After breaking my finger, I needed a comfortable, durable splint to wear for a few weeks. So I designed and printed my own! In this video, I share the full process — from the stupid mistake that lead to the accident to creating a great fitting splint in Fusion 360, complete with a protective bowl tip and ergonomic chamfers! You’ll see: 1) How I sketched and extruded the splint design in Fusion 360 2) The trick I used to create a smooth bowl shape to protect the fingertip 3) Chamfered edges for

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