Ease-up sloth hook
Source: Thingiverse by clide
The Ease-up sloth hook is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by clide. This is a remix of my pop-up monkey hook and AwesomeA's sloth bust. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is a remix of my pop-up monkey hook and AwesomeA's sloth bust. However, because sloth's aren't known for their 'popping' I've also added a bit to allow the the sloth to ease up and down. I've also swapped out the tail for a leg because the stubby tail of a sloth wouldn't make a very good hook. See a demo and instructions on assembly here: The cavity to the side of the pivot needs to be filled with a non-hardening putty such as Silly Putty. The speed that the sloth comes up at can be adjusted by trimming the slots on the lever. With all of slots on there it moves very slowly even with a heavy object on the hook and a rubber band is required to help it reset(which means it won't move at all with light objects). With one slot trimmed off it moves moderately slowly with heavy objects and …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Ease-up sloth hook 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 clide.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by clide, 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.
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