Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Replacement Quill and Spindle Return Worm Gear for Delta and Rockwell Drill Presses is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" 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 jstem, published on Thingiverse. 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.

Replacement Quill and Spindle Return Worm Gear for Delta and Rockwell Drill Presses 3D printable model by jstem

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Replacement Quill and Spindle Return Worm Gear for Delta and Rockwell Drill Presses

Source: Thingiverse by jstem

The Replacement Quill and Spindle Return Worm Gear for Delta and Rockwell Drill Presses is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by jstem. This part engages the spring containing gear that is responsible for pulling the quill back up after drilling a hole on the drill press. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-15 License: CC-BY-SA · commercial OK Category: Decor & Art

Tags: Delta drill press, drill press, Drill press parts, quill, quill return, Rockwell drill press, spindle return

About this model

This part engages the spring containing gear that is responsible for pulling the quill back up after drilling a hole on the drill press. Without it, the quill drops, extending to its lowest position. The part was missing from my school district auction drill press. Replacements for the worm gear are rare and the one I found at a parts supplier was about $60 with shipping. I don't know if it's true, but one AI chat rumor suggests one could cut off a bit of common 3D printer single-start axis acme threaded rod. I didn't have any of that. So I searched for a thread generator for modeling. Comments suggest they are good but for me I wasn't able to understand how to input my parameters effectively into the code. So I took the example threaded stud from and manipulated the .stl file model in Ope…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Replacement Quill and Spindle Return Worm Gear for Delta and Rockwell Drill Presses is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by jstem.
Who made this model?: Designed by jstem, published on Thingiverse. 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.