Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Hold Down Clamp V2 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 randysteck, 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.

Hold Down Clamp V2

Source: Thingiverse by randysteck

The Hold Down Clamp V2 is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by randysteck. I really liked the Hold Down clamps by MasterKookus, but it turned out they were not quite strong enough for some of my workpieces. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: Hold, Down, Clamp, V2

About this model

I really liked the Hold Down clamps by MasterKookus, but it turned out they were not quite strong enough for some of my workpieces. I very much appreciated the Fusion360 file he attached, and so modified the clamps to have a beefier long leg and thicker saddle to avoid cracking. I also re-did the void for the screw shaft and added in a small gap to allow the cylinder to be inserted more easily into the clamp. Of all the clamps I've used I like this design the best. I just tweaked it for the strength of materials I used for printing it. Thanks to Masterkookus for his first design! The parametric design he went to the trouble of creating made this straightforward to modify. That's why we do design that way! I've also attached the Fusion 360 file with the full assembly and joints. Following M…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Hold Down Clamp V2 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 randysteck.
Who made this model?: Designed by randysteck, 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.