Mitsu Makes spent six months on one of the more unusual 3D printer projects in recent memory. The result stands as a working machine with a frame constructed primarily from wood rather than the aluminum or steel common in most DIY and commercial designs. An interest in exploring alternative materials drove the effort. Standard builds lean heavily on rigid metals to maintain alignment under the forces of rapid movement and heating cycles. This project tested whether careful design and added supports could let wood succeed in the same role.