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.
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. 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 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.
