Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Steady rest slightly different for my small Lathe 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 _KJS_, 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.

Steady rest slightly different for my small Lathe 3D printable model by _KJS_

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Steady rest slightly different for my small Lathe

Source: Thingiverse by _KJS_

The Steady rest slightly different for my small Lathe is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by _KJS_. Unfortunately accessories are no longer available for my small lathe as it was last sold at least 20 years ago. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-04 Print time: 20h License: CC-BY · commercial OK Category: Tools & Workshop

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About this model

Unfortunately accessories are no longer available for my small lathe as it was last sold at least 20 years ago. It is a pre-China French made Minilor TR1 which was sold like todays Chinese models in different colors under different names (Minilor, Variolux, robbe and more). Mine is branded robbe romat Vario 300. To safely handle longer parts a steady rest is very important and I originally wanted to mill it from aluminum but didn't have the material at hand. As there are only radial forces on the device it should also hold up well printed in PLA if a suitable design is chosen. I also wanted it to not require constant lubrication while it still rubs groves into the rods, in other words: ball-bearings. As designed it can hold rods from 3mm to 80mm and by just changing the bottom plate and th…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Steady rest slightly different for my small Lathe 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 _KJS_.
Who made this model?: Designed by _KJS_, 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.