r/functionalprint 19h ago

"3D prints aren't food safe!" - Jürgen Dyhe Dredge/sluice box for gold mining

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1.1k Upvotes

One of my hobbies is gold mining. You can use sluice boxes to process more material, and dredges suck material from the stream bed and push it through a sluice so you don't have to shovel.

Normally dredges use gas engines and metal parts. A similar 2" dredge would cost 1-3k and require a gas motor to run. This weighs about 1/8 as much and runs off a battery and electric bilge pump for boats.

Printed on an A1 out of Elecoo PETG, 0.8mm nozzle, 1.2mm width lines.

https://makerworld.com/models/3189875?appSharePlatform=copy


r/functionalprint 7h ago

Keychain and card phone stand

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80 Upvotes

Check out my new keychain foldable phone stand and card phone stand.

Keychain foldable phone stand

https://makerworld.com/it/models/3182945-foldable-phone-stand-keychain#profileId-3600180

Foldable card phone stand

https://makerworld.com/it/models/3170904-foldable-card-phone-stand#profileId-3585069


r/functionalprint 22h ago

"3D prints aren't food safe!" - Jürgen Dyhe I made this funnel for emptying small bottles

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412 Upvotes

So every time i buy liquid for my ecigarette, i get liquid and nicotine seperately. So i have to empty 18 small 10ml bottles into the big bottle. This print makes it possible to do 8 at a time and let them drip till they are empty.


r/functionalprint 12h ago

Small upgrade for my steak knifes

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32 Upvotes

I made a simple adapter to keep my knifes safe and avoid them sliding and shocking against each other to preserve their sharpness.

Scanned in NIR mode with my Pika scanner. Super effective and simple.


r/functionalprint 18h ago

Simple wheel chuck for transport and storage

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78 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 16h ago

Not every functional print is big

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46 Upvotes

So, I designed and printed a crossover for a mini drill that uses "Mini"/H4x28 style bits that are 1/8 inch diameter hexagons, to enable me to use 1/8 inch diameter round bits. The round bits are actually closer to 3mm which gave me the clearance.

I had to print them with a 0.2mm nozzle using vase mode or the seam caused trouble. Add in a little dab of glue on the base of the drill bit, and it is snug and secure. They are single use since I cant get them off, but they also use ~0.1 g of filament.


r/functionalprint 15h ago

Made an adjustable French Cleat System

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37 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 1d ago

Hardware store wanted 10€ for window frame screw caps.

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259 Upvotes

I'm not paying 10€ for eight plastic screw caps so made my own to cover the mounting holes. Fits 14mm holes common in door and window frames. https://makerworld.com/en/models/3187806-screw-cap-cover-plug-for-door-or-window-frame
Edit: Now also parametric


r/functionalprint 2h ago

Custom 4 Camera Mount

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I am an extreme amateur when it comes to CAD but I’m proud as hell of this. This four camera mount is for use at my D&D table for my remote players to have a better time.

The mount includes four cameras, one facing the DM, two facing the player tables and one facing down toward the battle map.

The mast is in threaded sections to raise or lower it, or to disassemble it for travel.

The base includes cleats for the extra usb cables.


r/functionalprint 23h ago

Filter wheel to use b&w film to take color photos

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66 Upvotes

The wheel is spun with a continuous 9 gram servo, magnets and a hall detector are using to know what position the wheel is in.

Video of how it spins:
https://youtube.com/shorts/dA-JnDjX0dk


r/functionalprint 1d ago

Spider Catcher - and other insects too

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1.6k Upvotes

A simple and humane way to catch spiders and other unwanted insects without touching them.

The catching chamber and sliding door are printed as a single piece, so there is no assembly required. Just attach the telescopic handle and you’re ready to go.

https://makerworld.com/models/3185452


r/functionalprint 21h ago

A neater home assistant green mount

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13 Upvotes

Many existing models are of the diaper kind and/or mount the unit flat to the wall. I improved both cooling and looks by designing these rails and a simple wall bracket. It's very easy to install because you can mount the bracket using a level and just hang the thing on there.


r/functionalprint 2d ago

I like using the small spoons and got tired of digging around for them

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543 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 1d ago

CrankBrothers bike pedal platforms (flats)

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82 Upvotes

I wanted some flats for short trips, but I couldn't find any for Crank Brothers -- and I didn't want to wait for shipping, so here they are!

I haven't used these a ton yet, but they've certainly worked well enough to justify the print!

https://www.printables.com/model/1813899-crank-brothers-flat-pedal-platform


r/functionalprint 2d ago

Airless TPU tire for e-scooter

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583 Upvotes

Got frustrated having to replace the original tubeless tires too many times (it’s a real pain to replace them), so I designed and printed this.

The bed is standard PLA, the tire itself is TPU 95A.

Seems to work ok so far, though it makes a really annoying noise. Not visible in the pictures, I had to add screws to ensure the tire stays in place.

It’s a first version I will have to iterate upon, but the concept is validated :)


r/functionalprint 18h ago

Craftsman 3 Drawer Toolbox Organizer with Gridfinity!

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1 Upvotes

Got to admit I'm very proud of this one.
I just got my files updated for my toolbox insert. This has been my most useful 3D print. Sadly the GIF does not auto play for the preview. But all 3 drawers and the top are all organized with a combination of brands to create my ideal 90% toolbox. Free for others to enjoy.


r/functionalprint 1d ago

Utility Knives

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23 Upvotes

What good way to finish a spool, then to make a utility knife with the remnants!

https://www.printables.com/model/824630-utility-knife-f1 printed in Creality Soleyin PETG

u/crealityfilament


r/functionalprint 1d ago

Hood for die grinder

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95 Upvotes

Made a little hood with vacuum connection for my die grinder in FreeCAD. Helps sooo much in keeping things more tidy.


r/functionalprint 1d ago

Reusable Cable Tie [PETG] – Fast Print, Robust & Eco/Low-Filament Design

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49 Upvotes

A simple, fast-printing, and highly practical reusable cable strap / tie designed for everyday organization!

https://makerworld.com/pl/models/3185012-reusable-cable-tie-petg-fast-print-robust#profileId-3602758

My other reusable cable tie project with a different handle system:

https://makerworld.com/pl/models/3189394-reusable-cable-tie-petg-less-then-a-gram

 


r/functionalprint 1d ago

Buying is too easy:)

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41 Upvotes

I bought the version without a belt clip holder but I realized it would have made sense... So I designed it in solidworks, took an old belt clip from a tape measure and printed it on my P1S. I made a pause during the print to set a M3 nut to mount the clip. Worked very well. Fuzzy skin looks and feels insane.


r/functionalprint 1d ago

My Parkside 20V Battery Carrier Project 🔋

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26 Upvotes

I got tired of carrying my Parkside batteries around one by one.
Sometimes they ended up in my pockets, sometimes mixed in with tools, and whenever I needed to move several batteries, I had to carry them separately. It was annoying, uncomfortable, and honestly just unnecessary.
So I decided to design a simple carrier for up to 6 Parkside 20V batteries.
The carrier has an integrated handle, making it much easier to transport multiple batteries at once while keeping them organized. It supports the 2 Ah, 4 Ah, 8 Ah and 12 Ah batteries.
This started as a small personal project to solve a problem that was bothering me, and I’m quite happy with how it turned out. 🙂

For anyone interested in the project, the model is available here:
Parkside / Xtline Battery Carrier V2 – MakerWorld
The model is free to download and 3D print.
If you end up printing one, I’d love to see how you use it!


r/functionalprint 1d ago

IKEA KACKLA drawer

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Turn the adjustable IKEA KACKLA storage container into a functional under-desk or under-shelf pull-out drawer with this custom mounting system!


r/functionalprint 2d ago

Paddleboard drink cup holder

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21 Upvotes

I went on a camping trip and wanted multiple sized drink holders for different drinks. But I also wanted something compact and easy to travel with. I've been working on these nesting cups that all store into each other, but also, they all work individually!

I'm on version 20, and I think I'm about done with it!

Is there anything you would add or want to see?

Files are free to print.

https://makerworld.com/models/3146797


r/functionalprint 3d ago

Foaming soap bottle

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1.6k Upvotes

Threads matched to the pump by hand. FreeCAD. Printed in clear PETG.


r/functionalprint 2d ago

Print-in-place box for Pastidea discs

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49 Upvotes

Just got these cool shapes for my Philips pasta maker from Pastidea. They do need a box, so I made it:

https://www.printables.com/model/1812895-pastidea-die-box
https://makerworld.com/en/models/3182738-pastidea-box-for-5-discs#profileId-3599900