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Here is a single print that measures inside and outside angles to within +/- 1 degree. It is one print with no support needed. The pointer hole provided me a medium press fit on the pin. This allowed the pointer to turn,, stay in place,…
You can now customize text on any flat or curved surface in the latest Prusa slicer, although it is still pre-formal release. It does work well. So, add your telephone, name, dog's name, and/or your phone number to the tag. For detailed…
A simple cross that prints quickly and can be worn with the addition of a small chain. See the other cross I offered that prints in spiral mode with two pieces that mate together. A US dollar can be rolled up and placed within for…
This model is similar to the two finger wave model published previously. Its flex support and base are based on the 3D Printy bobblehead design. It's kinda fun, but I will put it in the NSFW category.
A simple group of cookie cutters to support Thanksgiving and experience in the kitchen with the kids. Offered: Turkey, Acorn, Maple Leaf, and Squirrel. Probably a good idea to hand wash them and not put them into the dishwasher.
I was pleasantly surprised that a light touch of my thumb released just one card at a time. The spring seems to work. It holds 1 - 10 cards. It only took one design iteration to get the spring to work correctly. I know, I should have put…
Roll up your string of tree lights on this reel. It will reduce the anxiety next year when unraveling the lights. During the unroll this year, the tangled lights brought me anxiety. So, I am going to try this in January and December 2023.…
Adjust the four arms to the desired shape, and tighten the nuts to lock them in place. They’re often used as layouts for stairs and window sills or patterns in tile. Measurements are provided in metric and inches. The knob threads into a…
Here are two fidgets. One is a half heart, and the other is a full heart. These are smaller, more delicate versions of my earlier fidget. There are two designs. One is a half ❤. The other is a full heart. The original design concept for…
You can print sashes that provide 1 over 1 or 4 over 1 dollhouse windows. The flat springs on the sides of the sashes keep them in place after movement. I successfully printed everything without support. Install each sash by placing one…
This card is similar to others I have published, except it is a Thank You note. A single, vertical print is used to print the card with the hinge. The hinge works nicely. It will likely be unique to the recipient. The hinge needs to be…
This card prints altogether in a single print. The hinge has about 0.5mm clearance and works perfectly. It can be used as a birthday card, thank you card, greeting card, etc. There is an inside pocket for a check, cash, trading card ….…
This is great while working at your desk measuring small things that you need to draw and print. The top and bottom “teeth” measure inside and outside dimensions. The pointy extension on the right end measures hole depth. The hash marks…
The fan is mounted on a ball and compression fitting to allow adjustment of fan direction. vertically and horizontally. I used an adjustable voltage supply set to 3 volts to limit the current to 2 amps. The air velocity is reasonably…
This heart shaped box is a single print with built-in hinge that is described by a tutorial by Clockspring 3d under “hinges and hearts in Fusion 3d”. I added the ring posts. I also made a 25% larger one.
Copied the 3D Printy's base and spring. Made a simple two-finger welcome for placement on the car's dash, refrigerator door, etc. The 6 x 3 mm magnets are inserted into the base to secure the assembly to a metal surface. Let me know if…
By bringing this little tool up to the drill bit just before you pull the trigger, it ensures you have a hole perpendicular to the work. The inscription includes a drafting symbol that calls for perpendicularity. It looks like a “T”.
This simple gadget holds your glasses while you are working in the shop. It prints on a Mini Prusa without support.
The square rods press fit into the corner retainers quite tightly. You can make it as tall as any tomato plant I have seen. The press fit clearance between mating surfaces is 0.13 mm. If there is a small foot along the bottom of the rods,…
This card is similar to others I have published, except it is plain, without an embedded message, and without a pocket within. A single, vertical print is used to print the card with the hinge. The hinge works nicely. It will likely be…
I modified my previous design so that all parts are printed. However, without the skate bearing, the arm and bird move only vertically and not in a circle. Two arms and a connector are provided so that the bird’s location is adjusted…
To try to come up with a design for the mechanical counter competition, I came across the classic mechanical counter design used in automobile odometers and gas meters before electronics took over the market. You might want to incorporate…
This is significantly larger than the flush finger pull I also offered in this competition. This is about 6" in diameter. The center hardware: ¼" x 1-¼" Hex Head Bolt with Fender-Washer, Lock-Washer, and two Nuts. The base has printed…
I have seen these (in brass) on boats and some high-end luggage, such as the 1870's English officer's wood luggage he used when going off to India. The mounting holes are based on a #5 x ¾" Steel Phillips Flat Head Screw for Wood. They…
This simple, slightly smary, bookmark clasps a few pages under the wrist. It prints quickly and the opening between the front and back is quite satisfying when it is opened. The space between the front and back retains a few pages. It is…
This fidget compresses with your finger or thumb and returns to the extended position with two opposing 20 mm magnets glued within. A pin on the inner hex mates with a slot on the outer hex to prevent the parts from inadvertently…
A simple print with a pointed “spear” to get under the envelope flap and a sharp edge (not a razor blade) to slice open the top of the envelope. The spear is surprisingly robust because it is printed with the filament going…
This protractor is simply a larger version of my previous offering. It just fits on a Prusa Mini. The angle measurement hash marks increased from every two to every single degree. Added are metric and UNC bolt size checks and a metric…
This water wheel can be a static decoration within the fish tank or it can be very dynamic when you put it in the bathtub, run water on it, and watch it spin. If you put the water wheel on top of the fish tank and provide water to the…
The amount of filament on the spool is difficult to determine as it is used up. This tool allows you to estimate how much is on the spool and decide whether or not to proceed, change the spool, or set your alarm to check the print. Put a…
I copied the framing nut provided with the Ender 3 and deepened the thread length a bit. I needed to enlarge the female thread with a 3 mm tap. I did not copy the bolt. The nut is used in my "Filament Sensor" offering shown elsewhere in…
The rocket is propelled high into the air with a moderate foot stomp on the cylinder which forces high-pressure air into the launch tube and rocket. This should be used only by adults, as the rocket flies hard and fast. You need to keep…
It’s nice to have a pen/pencil valet on the tool peg board. By making the pegs separately from the valet, added install flexibility is achieved. The valet is designed for printing in vase mode. I was pleasantly surprised to find it…
The four gears mesh for a nice fidget. I saw this concept on Vladimir Murano's Desktop Makes. The assembly is held together with light press-fit pins into the mating holes. I used an offset of 0.35 mm for the diameter which provides a…
This metric bolt/nut gauge lets you check the diameter and thread for metric bolts and nuts between 3 mm and 10 mm in diameter. Similar commercial gages I have found typically do not include a 3 mm bolt and nut capability. I often use 3…
Provide a unique, personalized wedding anniversary gift. The Fusion 360 design can be downloaded to make changes to the names. Cura allows you to change filament color at precise levels, so the plaque's lettering can be modified through…
“Evil Eye glance is believed to have the ability to cause injury or death to those on whom it falls; pregnant women, children, and animals are thought to be particularly susceptible. Belief in the evil eye is ancient and ubiquitous; it…
Take apart a ballpoint pen and place the pen within the center. Rotate the rings and see the interesting optical illusion. I first saw this on the Dave Garroway Today Show, channel 4, c 1952. It was motor driven and he did not share the…
This contour replicator employs thin PLA-printed pointers to copy shapes and then transfer the shape to another surface for cutting. The clamping mechanism and flat plate are printed as a single print. The lever has a 0.2 clearance from…
The “Single Finger Wave” has been downloaded more than any other of my prints, so I added an LED to the waving finger and light diffusers, front and back. The front diffuser (.4 mm thick) is printed just below the hand outline. The other…
These finger-pliers can pick up small parts. It is a single print and does not need support. The 3mm connecting pin broke off while removing the print. Maybe too fragile anyway. So I drilled out the pin location and installed a 3mm x 8 mm…
The maze is one print and the support is another print. The design provides supports needed for the knobs. It fits in your pocket. It is not designed for the sophisticated gamer. :) To insert the maze into the support, flex the support a…
Two sliders can be attached to any length 5/8" to ¾" thick wood beam to allow drawing or cutting a circle. If you prefer not to use a wood scrap, you can print the beam consisting of multiple beam extensions that press fit together. The…
I put the Ford logo on key caps 0 to 9. Am planning to add some other logos. Reversed print color to see difference. If you would like a particular logo on on the number key decals, let me know with a comment. Placed logo on an angle to…
This card prints altogether. The hinge has about 0.5mm clearance and works nicely. The LED and battery are held in place with a built-in spring design. The LED battery lasts a month or more. The LEDs come pre-soldered with a resistor…
This 1927 Chevy truck was very popular through about WWII. This model prints with the wheels and axles that turn. I designed some supports to minimize print time. If you include the slicer's supports, there will be much fewer strings to…
Apple's AirTag includes a weak magnet. It fell off the face of my steel file cabinet. With this design, two 6 mm diameter x 3 mm tall refrigerator magnets are added to the AirTag so that it will hold onto most any steel surface. Amazon…
This is a single-print Fidget.
Save a trip to post office and weigh your envelopes and Christmas cards at home. This design has the 1 & 2 ounce weights engraved. However, I would suggest that you make up a test articles to verify the accuracy. The beauty of this design…
This card prints altogether. The hinge has about 0.5mm clearance and works nicely. The LED and battery are held in place with a built-in spring design. The LEDs come pre-soldered with a resistor built-in from Amazon. Place the gold wire…
These keycaps provide Chevrolet logo and are numbered 0-9. There is a color change break in the slicing when done on a Mini. There are some other keycaps I make for this competition.
This skateboard is a great fidget. It uses 6 mm outside diameter bearings for wheels. The 4 bearings are from Amazon, 50 pieces, $11, PN 683-ZZ ball bearings. The 2 axles are 3 mm brass round rods, lathe bar stock from Amazon, Favordrory,…
Three arms on a base can support your two pieces to be soldered and the solder. When connecting or disconnecting the joints, push them together in line. If pushed together at an angle, the tines tend to break off. That does not completely…
Rather than use ball bearings, I tried using a semi-triangular cross section to improve the longitudinal (thrust) load capacity. When printed, the actual dimensions were: 50.87 OD, 17.65 thick; 14.57 ID mm. I plan to use this in a…
The Fibonacci sequence is a mathematical sequence that appears in many natural patterns, and art works that are pleasing to the eye. Each square side dimension is the sum of the previous two sides. A quarter circle is drawn in each square…
How small a hole in a flat surface my printer could provide? This is a test print. Ans (for me): Design: 1mm Act: ~.6.
Either side knob controls X and Y axes. The support bed is bent slightly to fit over two knobs. Rolling the simulated food from top to bottom is easy. The challenge is to keep the ball moving and not become constipated for even a second.…
This can be printed in 4 colors, as is shown in the photos. Prusa slicer makes it very easy to set up the different colors. Or print it in one color. The base that fits over the pages is printed with support and opens easily. If you would…
This optical illusion makes the brain perceive the rings rotate upon each other (nutate) when turned with your finger. I first saw this on Dave Garroway's TV Morning Show a few decades past. The center column is designed for holding by…
Offer your Valentine this with candy within. Shake it and say “you can have the sweets within if you can open this. If you cannot open it, and I can, I get to consume the contents.” There is a great hint as to how it opens if printed in…
A fairly simple vase. But it is not watertight. Just printed for display.
This round finger flush knob is for cabinet and doors that can be opened/closed with your finger. You can install it in panels greater than 13mm by drilling out a 1-½" diameter hole 12 mm deep. I was able to do that in a scrap 2 x 4. By…
The cylindrical maze is printed with PLA. The translucent cover is printed with PETG in vase mode. It is surprisingly clear. The cylindrical maze design is based on the tutorial “Create a Maze Puzzle Box in Fusion 360” by Product Design…
The four pieces that make up this sleigh ornament fit snuggly together. If sent with a Season's Greeting, point out that it is easier to put the seat onto the sides before inserting the back into the sides. There is space to add your…
The two vases have a 1 mm clearance. I vase-mode printed hexagons to fit together and bounce up and down using magnets. They offer an interesting fidget / conversation piece. Making them in different colors adds a bit. The 1.25" magnets…
The tool is typically used in the woodshop for measuring wood projects. It can also be used to measure any three-dimensional corner or a two-dimensional drawing. The tool is an enhancement of the one I offered previously. The upgrades…
The cylindrical pill container end cap/hex-nut has a left-hand thread that few people undo successfully. Most try to unscrew the end nut assuming it is a right-hand thread. Of 20 people who tried to open this puzzle, only two were…
The 10 precent who figured this out are MD's. Everyone else gave up or over-torqued the tree and broke it. You can put a $1 - $100 bill in the trunk and offer it as a gift or prize. The buttons on the side of the trunk are simply…
The pen and pencil holder is connected to the pegboard with 1/4 inch pins that slip into the pegboard. It provides a convenient location to store and find your writing utensils in the shop. This unit is more substantial than the one I…
Rather than making a little mess every time I use the spatula while cooking, I put it on the holder, away from the counter top and mess-free. Making the unit all in one print would require support, so I made three pieces. The supports…
The card is held together with a pin that press fits into the hinges. The birthday is for a fifteen year old, which is the cube root of the number on the front.
This heart box is made of a base, cover and ring that locks the top and bottom together. It says “My Valentine. You unlocked my heart .” The design concept for this is provided by V Murano on his Desktop Makes U-Tube. I modified his…
This opens to reveal a statement that will delight the wearer. She may likely show-off the charm to her girl friends. Or display it to some male requesting her number. The pin is retained in the bracket through a press fit. The bracket is…
This simple tool prevents the towel from falling off your dishwasher handle while drying.
In the days BC (Before Computers), we kept track of contacts' information on a large Rolodex card file. I was surprised to find that Rolodex card files are still available at Amazon and local stationary stores. I copied the two rail card…
For someone who has poor eyesight, this check writing guide assists in locating where to write out the check. Place the template on top of the check and the openings in the template define where to write out the info. A note-writing…
The bird hangs on a string or in this case a thread from extruding new filament from the Prusa Mini. You could use thread in place of this filament, The base is weighted with 2" x 1/8" flat washers (8 ea). There is a skate bearing in the…
These two molds make an oversize LEGO brick with 8 bumps. Sloping sides facilitate removing the casting from the mold. The flat mold places an indentation into the LAGO for the bumps. As seen in the photo, wet sand is needed so the…
In the days BC (Before Computers), we kept track of contacts' information on a large Rolodex card file. I was surprised to find that Rolodex card files are still available at Amazon and local stationary stores. The filament swatches are…
A coil of stamps makes the desk mess a little less messy. This coil stamp holder provides a nice desk accessory. Andy Rooney was a favorite closer for the TV show “60 Minutes” from 1978 to 2011. He was a classical curmudgeon. He could not…
This Credit Card / Cash / Air Tag Wallet keeps these items together in one assembly. A single print makes that unit. There is a flat spring that keeps the cards from falling out of the Wallet. The Air Tag is retained with a light press…
This assembly holds the tools for taping, measuring and marking taping jobs. You will need to print two of the sides. I make the metal cutter slides into the PN 7S.10 CutBar. I made this from a piece of sheet metal and cut the points with…
The glassware or test tubes are placed on triangular pegs, which allow the water to drip onto the tray and then through a tube to the sink. The rack can be attached to the wall over a sink or mounted on feet. The 10 mm x 8 mm flexible…
The ghost might enhance interest in brushing teeth by the younger Set. The tree support was reasonably easy to remove.
This bird swings around at about 1 revolution in 6 seconds. It’s guaranteed to work till the cat sees it and pounces. The arm is quite flexible, so the bird oscillates up and down 1 to 2“while attempting to escape from its predator. I…
A press fit between two objects prevents the two from separating without the need for adding E-clips or cotter pins or threaded nuts.. A slip fit allows a shaft to turn in a hole in the support structure without a need for adding a…
The LED is powered by a CR2032 battery within the tree. The tree's 0.4 mm back is printed with the tree's outline. The tree's diffused front is press-fit onto the tree's outline using tabs that seem to hold reasonably well. A disc is…
Here is an offering showing how bevel gears work. They change the rotating shaft angle by 90 degrees. This finger fidget allows one input (your thimb) to drive the three other bevel gears. The gears were easily downloaded to Fusion 360…
The kids might greatly enjoy having this self-propelled boat in the bath. They will learn how the angled blades push the boat (or pull it backward if the rubber band is twisted the wrong way.) It employs a twisted 12-16" rubber band to…
This caliper maintains a ratio of ~1:1.62, to provide a position for the focal point for your art work and is at the golden ratio. If you review the photos of the scale and caliber, you will see that one dimension is 4". 4 x 1.62 = 6.48,…
The Geneva drive or Maltese cross is a mechanism that translates a continuous rotation into intermittent rotation. The classic use of the design was in the movie projector. Each frame is advanced quickly and then retained in that position…
This light switch Valet is for a dual switch installation. It provides your keys and wallet behind the switch plate, preferably next to the door where the cars are parked. If requested, I will make a Valet for a single switch panel. It…
The bar opens at five is good news for anyone needing a drink right away. The battery operated clock mechanism (Clock Mechanism Kit, Quartz Clock Movement with 3 movements is available from Amazon for under $9.79. My AMS is not working,…
When someone points an accusatory finger at the accused, do the three fingers in the fist in fact point at the real culprit? Seems a good comment for a self-centered relative or acquaintance. This file can be used as a bookmark. Printed…
The flashing LED is powered by a CR2032 disc battery. The battery is retained with a disc that press-fits into the battery cavity. The LED flashes multiple colors. There are two designs: One with a pin on the back for wearing (shown…
The Buggy is mounted on the remixed Bobble Head spring. The base has recesses for four 6 mm x 3 mm magnets that will fix the assembly to any steel surface. Replacements for the missing portions of the tires are provided that can be glued…
A simple pen/pencil holder that keeps them a bit organized on your desk. This one has fluted sides. Another one has smooth sides.
Theses rings (ring) press fit on top of the Whirl-A-Gig provided by my previous offering. I first saw these on Dave Garaway's popular 7 AM TV show c 1956, channel 4. Your eyes are likely to see the rings roll around each other by magic.…
A simple vase mode vase that is printed in three colors, kindness of Prusa’s slicer that makes color change easy and predictable.
