4x4 Post Cap Jig
Source: Thingiverse by renobot
The 4x4 Post Cap Jig is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by renobot. This is a pair of jigs for centering a post-cap on a 4x4 fencepost. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is a pair of jigs for centering a post-cap on a 4x4 fencepost. My caps were 5.5x5.5", from Home Depot. The jigs will help you to drill centered, horizontal holes with a regular power drill. The models are sized for 3/8 bits and 10mm dowels. The smaller jig is sized for a 4x4 fencepost, and the larger for the 5.5" post cap. To avoid support in the print, I designed the drill-through cylinders as separate inserts. Print two of them, and glue them in (I used Gorilla Glue). If you have smaller/larger dowels, you only need to update the insert. Once the holes are drilled, you can just hammer the dowel into the post, and then hammer on the cap. I used wood glue on both sides (although in retrospect, polyurethane caulking might have been a better choice). Since there is only one dowel you ca…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. 4x4 Post Cap Jig 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 renobot.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by renobot, 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.
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