Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Printable Hobby Knife - Number 11 X-Acto Blade Size 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 pggibson, 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.

Printable Hobby Knife - Number 11 X-Acto Blade Size

Source: Thingiverse by pggibson

The Printable Hobby Knife - Number 11 X-Acto Blade Size is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by pggibson. A serviceable printable hobby knife. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: Printable, Hobby, Knife, -, Number, 11, X-Acto, Blade, Size

About this model

A serviceable printable hobby knife. ------------------------------------------ Update: 06/14/2017 I'm replacing the original files with this V2 version. The design has been modified to strengthen the fingers that hold the blade. Much more robust now. Also, I scrapped the cap design I had originally. The original cap design forced you to orient the blade a certain way to get the blade in. This new design can be put on in any orientation. The only drawback is that it doesn't socket onto the tip of the handle when not in use, but honestly I found that I never used that feature anyway (I doubt anyone else did either - it was just cumbersome). Note: the cap will be pretty tight when you first put it on, so BEFORE you put a blade in (for safety), screw on the collet as normal and then snap the …

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Printable Hobby Knife - Number 11 X-Acto Blade Size 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 pggibson.
Who made this model?: Designed by pggibson, 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.