Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Hinged Chess Board Box 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 tselling, 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.

Hinged Chess Board Box 3D printable model by tselling

Hinged Chess Board Box

Source: Thingiverse by tselling

The Hinged Chess Board Box is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by tselling. This is a chessboard hinged box that I designed myself because I couldn't find anything like it on Thingiverse. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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537 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-05 License: CC-BY · commercial OK 3 makes Category: Toys & Games

Tags: Hinged, Chess, Board, Box

About this model

This is a chessboard hinged box that I designed myself because I couldn't find anything like it on Thingiverse. The pieces store on the inside of the box and the box opens up to be the chessboard. It is customizable so you can fit it to your print bed. I made it as wide as I could for my Flashforge Dreamer. You print the box twice and then they fit together at the hinge. The STL for the chessboard is 224mm square, making the chessboard squares 28mm square. In customizer you give the boxLength and the chessboard squares will be 1/8 of the boxLength so you will know what size the chess piece bases should be to fit the squares. I did the second color with dual extrusion. Combine the second color chessboard2.stl with the chessbox.stl if you have dual extruders. Make sure to line up the STLs by…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Hinged Chess Board Box 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 tselling.
Who made this model?: Designed by tselling, 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.