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Yes, Box Joint Jig Gears is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download STL" button to open the original listing by the creator.

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Designed by akennberg, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

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Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Box Joint Jig Gears

Source: Thingiverse by akennberg

The Box Joint Jig Gears is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by akennberg. These gears are for Matthias Wandel's box joint jig (woodgears.ca/box_joint/jig.html) as an alternative to cutting gears out of plywood. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: Box, Joint, Jig, Gears

About this model

These gears are for Matthias Wandel's box joint jig (woodgears.ca/box_joint/jig.html) as an alternative to cutting gears out of plywood. 12 and 16 tooth gears go on the active shaft of the jig. I added a drop of super glue between them and drilled 3 small holes for the prong T-nut to lock into the 16 tooth gear. 32 tooth gear goes with a handle on the top plane of the jig at 90 degrees to the 12/16 pair. Handle is held together with a M5 bolt and nut. You should either use a nylon nut or after assembly put a drop of super glue on the nut to prevent it from detaching from the bolt. The handle should spin freely about the gear without coming undone (make sure hole is slightly wider than the bolt threads). I used pliers to slide the bolt through the gear and handle a few times, which makes it…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Box Joint Jig Gears 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 akennberg.
Who made this model?: Designed by akennberg, 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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