Hinged Chest with Working Lock and Wood Texture
Source: Thingiverse by DrLex
The Hinged Chest with Working Lock and Wood Texture is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by DrLex. My godson has some kind of obsession with collecting small things in small chests, and he wanted a chest with a working lock. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
My godson has some kind of obsession with collecting small things in small chests, and he wanted a chest with a working lock. So, for his next birthday I took athey's Small Hinged Treasure Chest and designed a lock mechanism for it. Of course it is the most basic lock possible with only one possible key, and picking it is trivial, but it is functional. I also spiffed up the overall looks of the chest with extra details, like the excellent wood texture from the OpenForge Wooden Floors by devonjones. The hinge has been made slightly beefier to reduce the risk of it breaking. To unlock the chest, rotate the key counter-clockwise and open the lid while keeping the key turned. The lock cannot be left in the open position, closing the chest automatically locks it. This video demonstrates how the…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Hinged Chest with Working Lock and Wood Texture 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 DrLex.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by DrLex, 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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