Customisable Latching Broom Holder
Source: Thingiverse by GregFrost
The Customisable Latching Broom Holder is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by GregFrost. This thing is a great example of something useful you can do with your printer. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This thing is a great example of something useful you can do with your printer. It allows you to hang any broom or rake like object using a convenient click in, click out latch. This youtube video shows and example of one in action mounting a rake: Video: Looping: Some of the features of the design: It prints as one piece using its own parts for support. Where the hinges join, the model is weakened by leaving a blank layer and minimising the contact so that it can be broken free to actuate the hinge. Each hinge is designed to use a metal pin (three needed in total). You can use anything from a screw to a nail to a paperclip of a piece of coat hanger. I have been using nails with 2mm diameter in holes designed to 3mm so they slide in easily. There is an image attached showing a cross sectio…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Customisable Latching Broom Holder 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 GregFrost.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by GregFrost, 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.