Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Turkish Drop Spindle 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 DrRalph, 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.

Turkish Drop Spindle 3D printable model by DrRalph

Turkish Drop Spindle

Source: Thingiverse by DrRalph

The Turkish Drop Spindle is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by DrRalph. Drop Spindles - Three sizes and OpenSCAD source. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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451 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-22 License: CC-BY-SA · commercial OK 9 makes Category: Tools & Workshop

Tags: spindle, spinning wheel

About this model

Drop Spindles - Three sizes and OpenSCAD source. Turkish style drop spindle for spinning yarn from fleece. Our smoothest results come from printing a pair of the wings together, then a stick on its own. You can also easily sand down any lumps or bumps if you want to do a batch lot of sticks. If a stick is broken, removing it and inserting a new one with an existing spinning project on it works out fine. For the best winding of the cob the pattern is under one arm, over two. The smallest size is great for novelty or spinning thread-thin. The largest spindle shown is the %125 and good for plying, but is much heavier than the %100 Thanks To my expert spinning daughter _Jenny Sutherland_ who helped refine the design with her deeper spinning knowledge. Unlike some other spindles on thingiverse,…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Turkish Drop Spindle 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 DrRalph.
Who made this model?: Designed by DrRalph, 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.