Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Locking Dovetail Puzzle 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 Build_Something_Amazing, 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.

Locking Dovetail Puzzle Box 3D printable model by Build_Something_Amazing

Locking Dovetail Puzzle Box

Source: Thingiverse by Build_Something_Amazing

The Locking Dovetail Puzzle Box is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Build_Something_Amazing. Update: (There is now a new version of the bottom of the puzzle box that has a bigger space for stuff you want to hide inside.) After Watching Mr.Puzzles video on youtube and. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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915 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-04 License: CC-BY · commercial OK 7 makes Category: Toys & Games

Tags: Locking, Dovetail, Puzzle, Box

About this model

Update: (There is now a new version of the bottom of the puzzle box that has a bigger space for stuff you want to hide inside.) After Watching Mr.Puzzles video on youtube and needing a money gift box for a friend I decided to make this seemingly Impossible Dovetail Puzzle Box and it worked really well and it is a really fun print. Currently, it only holds a rolled up bill as that's what I needed it for but I will. soon add an update that has a much larger storage compartment. Also if you don't want it to be locking or don't have the parts to do so you can still print the puzzle as it is. To solve the puzzle you just need t. put the bottom of the top in my case the red side up and hit it with a bit of force this releases the steel ball from the magnet and then it will slide at a 45-degree a…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Locking Dovetail Puzzle 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 Build_Something_Amazing.
Who made this model?: Designed by Build_Something_Amazing, 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.