Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Fingerdigger 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 Zippitybamba, 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.

Fingerdigger 3D printable model by Zippitybamba

Fingerdigger

Source: Thingiverse by Zippitybamba

The Fingerdigger is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Zippitybamba. A desktop version of a popular sandbox toy. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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9,007 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-22 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial 51 makes Category: Toys & Games

Tags: linkage, mechanism, toy

About this model

A desktop version of a popular sandbox toy. With your fingers at the controls you can seek fossils in your potted plant, dig cigarette butts from full ashtrays, even transfer sake from one sakazuki to another. You'll need a drop of glue on the thin pegs to hold them inside the thicker pegs. Inspired by a design by Sean H Kim ( that looks splendid but just wasn't made for easy printing in PLA. My goal (which I grandly term the "Two Bed Manifesto") is to make articulated childrens' toys that print easily on a single print bed, without support, while I am in bed. The thought is that I press "Go" one time at night and wake with a new source of fun for the kids. You know, so they can dig for cigarettes in the morning.

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Fingerdigger 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 Zippitybamba.
Who made this model?: Designed by Zippitybamba, 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.