Watch Escapement Desk Toy
Source: Thingiverse by LarkysPrints
The Watch Escapement Desk Toy is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by LarkysPrints. This is a basic model of a swiss lever escapement, it could also be used as a desk toy. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is a basic model of a swiss lever escapement, it could also be used as a desk toy. I have always been fascinated by the inner workings of a mechanical watch, I have designed this model to understand the basics of how a watch regulates it's speed. The model's parts are very easy to print and uses common fasteners to hold everything together. This video explains the basic working principles of a mechanical watch Assembly of the escapement is very straight forward, please refer to the attached exploded view when assembling the parts. Below are a list of fasteners required M4 Nut: 19 M4 Locknut: 4 M4 Washer: 24 M4 x 16: 13 M4 x 20 : 2 M4 x 40: 2 M4 x 50: 1 M4 x 60: 3 M3 Nut: 3 M3 Washer: 3 M3 x 12: 2 M3 x 25: 1
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Watch Escapement Desk Toy 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 LarkysPrints.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by LarkysPrints, 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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