Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, 2 way gate latch 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?

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Designed by WilluD, 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.

2 way gate latch 3D printable model by WilluD

2 way gate latch

Source: Thingiverse by WilluD

The 2 way gate latch is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by WilluD. I needed a simple latch that could be engaged from both outside and inside a chicken run door. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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257 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-03 License: CC-BY · commercial OK Category: Tools & Workshop

Tags: Door latch, gate latch, knob, latch

About this model

I needed a simple latch that could be engaged from both outside and inside a chicken run door. In my case the run is large and has 2 doors on opposite sides. Now with the latch I can enter one door and leave out the other without pre-unlatching both doors. I figure this could also be useful for other gate or garden doors, wherever you just need to drill a hold in a wood panel and have it pass through. Consider scaling it up for anything that's meant to keep out/in something larger than a cat as the threaded section has broken a couple times until I printed the threaded part of the bolt piece at 100% infill. Also not sure I would trust the latch arms to hold up against a person or dog pushing against it at it's current scale. This is still a work in progress as I'd like it have a more secur…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. 2 way gate latch 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 WilluD.
Who made this model?: Designed by WilluD, 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.