Woodworker's Best Friend
Source: Thingiverse by Geotek
The Woodworker's Best Friend is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Geotek. When woodworkers are setting up their machines, they are always having to measure height. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
When woodworkers are setting up their machines, they are always having to measure height. There are quite a few gizmos out there for doing this, but many are just to complex or bulky to use. This is especially true when the woodworker is faced with adjusting and truing the bed rollers on a thickness planer. This device will make them smile. It can also be used to set the height of a saw blade or router bit in the router table. If yoy have a woodworker friend, this would be an ideal gift. The dial indicator is a standard 1†travel. They usually about $10 on line. An indicator with a flat foot works best for measuring rollers and pointy things (like saw teeth). The feet of the device have rare-earth magnets embedded in pockets. The pockets are designed for magnets measuring 0.5†in diame…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Woodworker's Best Friend is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button 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 Geotek.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Geotek, 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.
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