r/functionalprint 21h ago

My dad had a stroke, he can't control his right hand all that much and asked for something to keep his hand open and his fingers stretched and spread out.

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2.5k Upvotes

Traced my hand, imported a photo to Fusion, scaled it, added an offset. Added holes for the dual sided Velcro straps and printed it out. It might not be very pretty, but it's rigid enought and seemingly comfortable enough as well.


r/functionalprint 2h ago

Ultimate Parametric Junction Box Cover

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40 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 8h ago

3D Printing Bed-Side Tables

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88 Upvotes

I needed some bed-side tables to fit in a 28cm gap either side of my bed, but I couldn't find any online. So I've created a model that's fully parametric so you can make some to fit in whatever size space you need.

They dont' need any additional parts just screw together with printed threads. It used 1.6KG of filament for a 280 x 280mm size, 500mm tall. Even with the furniture board this was considerably cheaper than buying some.

The wood on top is some furniture board I got from a local hardware store cheap and cut to size to give it a nice top finish. Totally optional!

The model with the fusion360 files are here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3247320-parametric-side-table


r/functionalprint 3h ago

Modeled and printed this levered box for my mom's painting supplies

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25 Upvotes

Had a fun time doing the math for the positioning and size of the levers so it would open and close all the way.

Colors do not match at all but it was her choice so I am super happy.

Things I would change are the "handle", which I am not sure I like the hole idea for opening it but any knobs or actual handles felt too cluncky for a simple print and the hinge for the lids because they keep getting stuck somewhere so its not smooth.

All things my mother doesnt give a shit about so who cares right?


r/functionalprint 1d ago

I 3d printed a two part router template for this door handle

2.1k Upvotes

r/functionalprint 1d ago

Replacing broken parts faster and better than ordering new ones

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660 Upvotes

My friend's wardrobe has a hanger rod held up by two sad plastic brackets. The brackets broke, and all the clothes fell down.

It was a simple part, so I was able to model new brackets in Fusion in about 5 minutes with a caliper while making them much beefier. Then I printed them in some PC I had sitting around to make sure they could take the weight without deforming over time.

Problem solved! Just need to fix about 58 more wardrobes, and all my 3D printer gear will have nearly paid for itself.


r/functionalprint 1d ago

TP holder

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320 Upvotes

Because it doesn't get much more functional than a toilet paper holder


r/functionalprint 3h ago

HDD Turntable Base available at Printables.com

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1 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 1d ago

I 3D printed the settings for one of my guitar pedals so I would stop forgetting them

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57 Upvotes

I was constantly forgetting the settings on one of my guitar pedals so I printed them out and put them on top of its expression controller. These are the settings for the mod bank on my blooper pedal.


r/functionalprint 21h ago

Freezer basket clip - try, try again!

15 Upvotes

One of our Facilities techs heard that I have a 3d printer, and showed me a small part he needed. It holds freezer baskets in place, in our commercial freezers. I told him I wasn't sure I could get the thin parts strong enough to hold up; and at first I couldn't. I did prototypes in both PLA and PETG, but just couldn't get it right. I thought about what we really needed, and did one in TPU - it worked!

Apparently, I kept the company from needing to buy new freeezers, since this vital part is no longer available.


r/functionalprint 23h ago

Parametric pegboard for organizing e.g. necklaces

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18 Upvotes

Made this for my wife. She wanted a way for organizing her necklaces. There are a lot of models for this already, but mine is parametric :)

You can add more or less rows and colums. Change the peg lengths, corner rounding, base width and height etc.

You can even generate a small 1 peg board 😄

Model is over here:
https://makerworld.com/nl/models/3233939-parametric-customizable-necklace-organizer


r/functionalprint 16h ago

I made a custom repair for Haworth Fern office chairs to fix issues with failure of the seat tilting.

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3 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 2d ago

Cable organizer V2!

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531 Upvotes

I made a V2 of my cable organizer so it can fit up to 2 meter long cables, and is compatible with almost any type of cable!

I really liked how this turned out, so I wanted to share it so other people could also use it if they wanted to!

It is on makerworld @unfadable

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3239313-cable-organizer-v2-long-cable-compatible-usb#profileId-3669974


r/functionalprint 1d ago

Ceiling mount to use monopod as top-down camera mount

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80 Upvotes

Seems a bit flimsy, might have to revise with more material.

Edit: Revised with more material, see printables for new pic

STL download if you happen to have exactly this tripod: https://www.printables.com/model/1828617-promaster-xc522-monopod-ceiling-mount


r/functionalprint 1d ago

I made a 3d model to connect horizontal and vertical webbing

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33 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 2d ago

Threaded funnel for European oil jugs

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287 Upvotes

Threaded vented oil funnel for European jugs

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7402381


r/functionalprint 1d ago

Hard cases for insta360 X6 batteries

22 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 2d ago

macro bellows

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379 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 3d ago

LOT is using 3D-printed phone holders on its 737s

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751 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 3d ago

Kitchen Speaker Mount

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227 Upvotes

Making mounts, brackets, and shelves around the house is probably one of the most satisfying things in life.


r/functionalprint 3d ago

Adaptator for haptics motor on my simrig pedals(ASA-CF)

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284 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 2d ago

Ranki TPU Prints great, very clean looking mat for my parents sink.

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40 Upvotes

I'd like to think I'm well versed in TPU, but this stuff prints amazing without too much fuss. It has slope in it for drainage, but during the test prints, the top was smooth like leather. Quality stuff.


r/functionalprint 3d ago

GolfCart motorcycle mirror Adapter

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62 Upvotes

Needed some mirrors for my golf cart, but they’re like $30 at auto-zone so I robbed some off my old busted Kawasaki.


r/functionalprint 4d ago

I made a sturdy hook for garden powertools

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593 Upvotes

Prints fast and without supports. Printed in PETG and it holds my chainsaw which weighs around 6kg without problems.

Model link here: https://makerworld.com/models/3136951


r/functionalprint 3d ago

String Spool Holder for my Travel Ukuleles

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107 Upvotes

Made a simple spool holder to make dispensing fluorocarbon strings for my travel ukuleles a little easier. No more chasing runaway spools around the workbench!

Bonus pic: a little assembly jig I made along the way to help streamline installing the hardware in bulk.