Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Nutcracker is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download STL" button to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button on this page to open the original listing and grab the file.

Designed by Riphaeus, 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.

Nutcracker

Source: Thingiverse by Riphaeus

The Nutcracker is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Riphaeus. Of all of the nutcrackers that I have encountered the best have been the wooden ones that consist of a 'cup' body with a wooden threaded 'bolt' plunger that screwed into the side. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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About this model

Of all of the nutcrackers that I have encountered the best have been the wooden ones that consist of a 'cup' body with a wooden threaded 'bolt' plunger that screwed into the side of the cup to crush the nut between the end of the plunger and the inside of the cup. The advantage this design has over lever based nut crackers is that once the nut's shell fails it is very easy for a lever based nut cracker to go on and crush the rest of the nut, while the screw plunger versions do not. This nutcracker was designed for FDM printing in PLA without any support. A detail that I wanted in this design is that the load bearing face of the screw thread should be as perpendicular to the load as practical. A more traditional steeply sloped face on this side of the thread would increase the friction unde…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Nutcracker 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 Riphaeus.
Who made this model?: Designed by Riphaeus, 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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