Modular California Job Case for letterpress printers
Source: Thingiverse by sevulan
The Modular California Job Case for letterpress printers is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by sevulan. Edit: added source files by request For clarity - this thing design references both letterpress printing and 3d printing. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Edit: added source files by request For clarity - this thing design references both letterpress printing and 3d printing. This is my first design for Thingiverse so feel free to critique accordingly. Letterpress is hundreds of year old, but pressing inked type into paper is still going strong in craft, hobby and fine stationery houses worldwide. 3d printing is an excellent addition to the craft, because most of our tools in the letterpress trade are no longer produced! Letterpress printers store cast metal type in a wooden case, one case per font. Because of their relative scarcity, these wooden cases cost upwards of $40 each and are usually in pretty bad shape. Many of them have sadly been repurposed as coffee tables(!) In this particular build, I modeled the case after the venerable full…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Modular California Job Case for letterpress printers 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 sevulan.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by sevulan, 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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