Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Triple Axis Tourbillon 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 mcmaven, 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.

Triple Axis Tourbillon 3D printable model by mcmaven

Triple Axis Tourbillon

Source: Thingiverse by mcmaven

The Triple Axis Tourbillon is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by mcmaven. This is my second clockwork design. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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2,954 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-03 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 11 makes Category: 3D Printer

Tags: balance wheel, clockwork, escapement, Gear, gears, mechanical, mechanism, tourbillon, watch

About this model

This is my second clockwork design. It took just under a month from starting the design, to posting it. I modeled it after a Cabestan Triple Axis Tourbillon, which they offer in their high-end watches, and spent many hours looking at Youtube videos of the watch. Similar to the Gyrotourbillon, I tried to make the model an accurate (scaled up) version of the original Cabestan mechanism. I printed the screws to scale, then stuck a 2mm screw in their centers to hold it together. I also included Incabloc shock absorbers by printing clear red 'jewels', and working snap rings to hold them in place. This model is small, about 140mm in diameter. I power it with a 2 Amp USB power supply. Here a real-time video. This designed moved so fast that a timelapse of it was just a blur. 4/21/22 The 'Download…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Triple Axis Tourbillon 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 mcmaven.
Who made this model?: Designed by mcmaven, 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.