About Riverside

Hey — I'm Brent. We live on 18 acres along the Minnesota River, and we've called our place Riverside for as long as we've been here. It fits: there's something about being right on the water, with the bluffs behind you, that makes everything feel a little slower and more deliberate.

I've been into 3D printing for a few years. It started as something to keep my hands busy and quickly became a genuine hobby. For a while I ran a consumer-grade printer and spent too much time fighting it; eventually I upgraded to a much better setup and the whole experience changed — better quality, more reliability, and a lot more fun.

This started the way most hobby projects do: I was printing things for myself, and then friends started asking if I could make things for them. I figured I'd open it up a little wider. I'm not trying to build a business — I have a day job and this is genuinely just something I enjoy doing. The prices reflect that. I'm covering material cost and a bit of time, not trying to make a margin.

I keep dozens of filament colors on hand in standard PLA and PETG, and I can order most any color someone is willing to wait a few days for. You can see the full color list here. If you have something specific in mind, just ask — the worst I can say is it'll take a little longer.

Everything is printed to order. I don't keep inventory. Most things take a few hours to a day to print, depending on size. I'll give you an honest estimate when you order. If something comes out wrong, I'll reprint it. I'd rather do that than have someone stuck with something they don't feel good about.

If you have something specific in mind that isn't in the shop, that's fine too. I can print most things from MakerWorld, Printables, or Thingiverse. Share a link and I'll tell you if it's doable and what it would cost.

Payment is informal — Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, Zelle, or cash in person. I'll send you the details when your order is confirmed. Local pickup is always free; shipping is available and I'll add the actual postage cost, no markup.