Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Bear Trap - Improved Version 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 rowiac, 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.

Bear Trap - Improved Version 3D printable model by rowiac

Bear Trap - Improved Version

Source: Thingiverse by rowiac

The Bear Trap - Improved Version is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by rowiac. This is a remix of the great toy bear trap, TRAP! by IdeaBeansNZ. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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660 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-06 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 6 makes Category: Toys & Games

Tags: bear trap, toy bear trap, trap

About this model

This is a remix of the great toy bear trap, TRAP! by IdeaBeansNZ. There were a few improvements that could be made to it, however, and a couple of people made them: improved springs that are stronger and require no support by MacGuyver and the jaw fix that allows both jaws to stay flat when the trap is set by sthone. I've included all of these improvements, plus a couple of others that I made myself: Improved (v3) jaws that close up easily when the trap is tripped. Tapered teeth allow the jaws to close all the way without binding. Improved (v2) clips that hold onto the shackles (u-bolts) much better. They tended to pop off when the trap was tripped. I used Tough PLA for all of the parts. The springs seem to work well enough with this material. Time will tell if they will last. I'll have th…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Bear Trap - Improved Version 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 rowiac.
Who made this model?: Designed by rowiac, 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.