Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Filament Splice Helper - splicer 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 OnTheGulf, 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.

Filament Splice Helper - splicer 3D printable model by OnTheGulf

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Filament Splice Helper - splicer

Source: Thingiverse by OnTheGulf

The Filament Splice Helper - splicer is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by OnTheGulf. This is a bench splicer or in situ splicer for Anet A8. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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607 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-08 License: CC-BY · commercial OK 3 makes Category: 3D Printer

Tags: 3d printer, 3D printing, anet, Anet A8, filament, filament splicer, prusa, prusa i3, splice, splicer

About this model

This is a bench splicer or in situ splicer for Anet A8. It is a rework of TrustFm's "Filament Splicer Joiner": The head of the TrustFm's FSJ was used and placed in a C bracket. Make sure to have some M3 nuts and bolts. The two photos above show the splice helper used on the bench with solvent welding and in situ at the printhead of an Anet A8 for heat welding. Solvent welding with methylene chloride works, two minute set time and half hour minimum cure time. A bit fussy but it works. $9 gets you a quart of Jasco Premium Paint & Epoxy Remover at the hardware store, it's mostly MeCl2. Here's the MSDS: Otherwise, for heat welding, I put aluminum foil on the tip of my soldering iron, set it to 650, and very carefully sculpt a weld. This is a lot faster than solvent welding. I say sculpt becaus…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Filament Splice Helper - splicer 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 OnTheGulf.
Who made this model?: Designed by OnTheGulf, 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.