About 3rd Axis Prints

Want to know a little more about 3rd Axis Prints?

It started with me, Hayden Cleminson. I’m originally from Dunedin and now live in Auckland, even though I always said I’d never move here. Turns out you should not knock it until you have tried it.

During the first COVID 19 lockdown in 2020, boredom kicked in and I decided my life clearly was not busy enough. I laugh at that now. That was when I planned the original supplies business and came up with the name 3rd Axis Prints. If you are wondering why, buying a 3D printer will make it obvious pretty quickly.

After stepping back from the filament and supplies side of the business in 2023, I shifted fully into custom 3D printed products and printing services. Over time that side grew into everything from one off replacements and functional parts through to prototyping, tooling and custom designs. More recently, filament has made its way back into the mix, with a focus on offering materials I trust and use myself.

I recently finished nine years in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, which definitely shaped my approach to doing things properly, paying attention to detail and taking pride in the work. I started 3D printing in 2019 and it just clicked. Since then I have been hooked.

My goal is simple. Create strong and reliable 3D printed parts, offer quality filament, and do it all without cutting corners so you end up with something you are genuinely pleased with. Over the years I have designed and printed a wide range of things including aircraft tooling, rare car parts, home décor, more 3D printers, custom components and plenty more. There always seems to be something new that either I or someone else thinks up.

I take a more casual and friendly approach than most because the aim is to make sure you are happy with both the service and the end result. I cannot stand bad customer service, so if you ever experience it here, please dial the right number… mine. It is simple really. Without happy customers, there is no business, and some places seem to struggle with that concept.

If you have made it this far, thank you.

Anyway, that is enough from me. I have more things to print.