Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Hand-Screw Clamp 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 jakejake, 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.

Hand-Screw Clamp 3D printable model by jakejake

Hand-Screw Clamp

Source: Thingiverse by jakejake

The Hand-Screw Clamp is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by jakejake. This is a proof of concept of a new thread design which can make a hand-screw type clamp, commonly used in woodworking. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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53,165 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-05 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 280 makes Category: Tools & Workshop

Tags: clamp, clamps, tool, woodworking, woodworking tools

About this model

This is a proof of concept of a new thread design which can make a hand-screw type clamp, commonly used in woodworking. It won't match the strength of an actual clamp, but I tried to make a clamp that was as strong as possible, with 100% 3d printed parts. For this, careful consideration needed to be made so that each part respects the grain of the 3d print. It is, however, still a 3d printed plastic clamp, so don't get too crazy with it! See my process for designing this here. Print Settings: I printed everything with standard draft settings, in PLA. Through testing, I found that the small "SlideHinge" parts are always the first things to fail. They break off at the very tip of the end that captures the rotating knob. So if you wanted it stronger with minimal changes, you could print the "…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Hand-Screw Clamp 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 jakejake.
Who made this model?: Designed by jakejake, 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.