Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Orange Tip Thread Protector (left-handed M14) 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 Mechlimere, 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.

Orange Tip Thread Protector (left-handed M14) 3D printable model by Mechlimere

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Orange Tip Thread Protector (left-handed M14)

Source: Thingiverse by Mechlimere

The Orange Tip Thread Protector (left-handed M14) is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Mechlimere. ⚠ Safety First ⚠ I had to remove the orange tip on my airsoft sniper rifle when I installed a thread adapter for a mock suppressor. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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96 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-05 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial Category: Outdoor & Garden

Tags: Orange, Tip, Thread, Protector, (left-handed, M14)

About this model

⚠ Safety First ⚠ I had to remove the orange tip on my airsoft sniper rifle when I installed a thread adapter for a mock suppressor. I want to continue to obey the laws of this great nation, so to comply with needing an orange/red tip for the transport of replica firearms, I designed and printed an orange/red tip that doubles as a thread protector for my gun during storage and transport. Features - Waffle Knurling! :D - Negative (lefthand) M14 thread. - Bidirectional - You can put it on either direction. - I designed it for my VSR10 thread adapter, so it's 14mm long to sit flush with the end. - It is designed with only 5-6 threads in the center, so it doesn't take long to put it on or take it off. - The wider portion on either side of the threads is the correct diameter to have a slight int…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Orange Tip Thread Protector (left-handed M14) 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 Mechlimere.
Who made this model?: Designed by Mechlimere, 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.