Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, NK3D Common Base for Shed and Kayak Accessory Mounts is free to download from Cults3D. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Cults3D" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Cults3D. Use the "Download from Cults3D" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by NateMaker3d, published on Cults3D. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

NK3D Common Base for Shed and Kayak Accessory Mounts 3D printable model by NateMaker3d

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NK3D Common Base for Shed and Kayak Accessory Mounts

Source: Cults3D by NateMaker3d

The NK3D Common Base for Shed and Kayak Accessory Mounts is a free printable 3D model from Cults3D by NateMaker3d. I kept designing one-off mounts and solving the same fixing problem every time, so this is the one base they can all sit on. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Cults3D Updated 2026-10-12 License: PRIVATE-USE · non-commercial Category: Other

Tags: nk3d, nate maker 3d, common base, mounting base, dovetail base, tapered dovetail, low profile, shed storage, kayak mount, accessory mount, workshop organisation, 3d printing, stl, diy, prototype

About this model

I kept designing one-off mounts and solving the same fixing problem every time, so this is the one base they can all sit on. Screw it down once, then build whatever receiver you need on top of it. It is 58 by 35 mm and 7.4 mm tall, a tapered dovetail body with two countersunk holes on 40 mm centres. On a shed wall that is two countersunk wood screws. On the kayak I am planning M5 bolts into well nuts with a proper support pad underneath, but choose your own hardware for your own hull and backing, because the 5.5 mm holes in the base are not hull drilling sizes. This is the base on its own. There is no receiver, no latch and no accessory yet, so it is somewhere to start your own design rather than a finished mount. If you are building one, it has to clear the full 7.4 mm shoulder and both e…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. NK3D Common Base for Shed and Kayak Accessory Mounts is free to download from Cults3D. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Cults3D" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Cults3D, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by NateMaker3d.
Who made this model?: Designed by NateMaker3d, published on Cults3D. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.