Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Hexagonal Impossible Dovetail 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 uscbutterworth, 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.

Hexagonal Impossible Dovetail Box 3D printable model by uscbutterworth

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Hexagonal Impossible Dovetail Box

Source: Thingiverse by uscbutterworth

The Hexagonal Impossible Dovetail Box is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by uscbutterworth. Here's an impossible dovetail box that I designed. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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105 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-22 License: CC-BY · commercial OK 1 makes Category: Toys & Games

Tags: box, dovetail, impossible dovetail, puzzle, Puzzle Box, Storage Box

About this model

Here's an impossible dovetail box that I designed. A fun little twist (literally) to this box is the inner compartment that allows the box to have a full-length dovetail but also ensure that whatever gets stored inside will not interfere with the lid sliding off and on. Hope you enjoy! Important - Print parts as oriented in the .STL. Supports should be used, though I tried to design the internal structure of the inner body to create bridges and layers. The purpose of the orientation is to ensure that the dovetail features themselves are properly toleranced, and with the best finish possible. I would be very concerned if the dovetail features were printed face-down on the bed about bridges sagging into the path of the dovetail mechanism itself.

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Hexagonal Impossible Dovetail 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 uscbutterworth.
Who made this model?: Designed by uscbutterworth, 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.