Introduction: 101 Useful, Practical, Functional 3d Prints!
This is a compilation of 101 useful things that can be 3D printed!
Disclosure/Disclaimer:
I did not design any of these models and am taking no credit for any them, I searched for a very long time(over 8 hours!) and downloaded these pictures from the Internet. I thought that this would be acceptable because most of the compilations of 3d prints online are small and of not useful things.
Note: I do not have the files to print any of the following objects, this is simply to give you an idea of the usefulness of a 3D printer. But, all of the images were downloaded from the Internet and if you search you will probably find the file to download if you would like.
Step 1: Salt and Pepper Shakers
Step 2: Toothpaste Squeezer
Never have trouble getting the last bit out again!
Step 3: Chip Clip
Step 4: Whistle
Step 5: Spare Key
Step 6: Adjustable Wrench
Step 7: Hair Combs
Step 8: Electrical Outlet Wire Wrap
Step 9: Phone Case
Step 10: Dice
Step 11: Belt
Step 12: Grocery Bag Carrier
Step 13: Gears
Customizable gears for any project you have.
Step 14: Nuts and Bolts
Step 15: Nut Cracker
Step 16: Knife Sheath
Protect kids from your kitchen knives or add a belt loop and carry around your favorite blade.
Step 17: Orange Peeler
If you've never tried one of these before, it makes oranges much less of a hassle.
Step 18: Tweezers
For any uses you may have, even replacing the ones you lost from your pocket knife.
Step 19: License Plate Frame
Well, it's sorta useful, and fully customizable!
Step 20: Mechanical Pencil
I'm not sure what size it uses, but it can probably be made to use any size.
Step 21: Laptop Stand
To prevent any overheating during prolonged use.
Step 22: Straw
It's always nice to have a non-disposable straw around.
Step 23: New Zipper Handle
Never spend time fiddling with your broken zipper again!
Step 24: Fishing Reel
Step 25: Fishing Lures
They'll match perfectly with your fishing reel.
Step 26: Fly Swatter
Viewer Discretion Advised:
Kill those pesky Bugs!
Step 27: Chess Pieces
No more unfair advantages due to missing pawns.
Step 28: Postage Stamp Holder
Step 29: Bird Feeder
Step 30: Custom Circuit Boards
Step 31: Hat
Step 32: Custom Lego and Other Construction Toys
Step 33: Basket/Bowl
Step 34: Working Clock
Step 35: Lock With Key
Step 36: Phone Ergonomic Game Case
Step 37: Pen Cap
Step 38: Custom Pipe Fittings
Step 39: Box
Step 40: Buttons
Step 41: Brain Entertainer
It's so pretty...
Step 42: Paper Clip
Step 43: Teapot/Coffee Pot
Step 44: Door Grabber
Open the door all the way and this will grab the handle and keep it open
Step 45: Earbud Thing
Step 46: Cast
Step 47: Dog Tag
Step 48: Coat Hanger
Step 49: Spatula
Step 50: Plate
Step 51: Buckle
Step 52: Paper Weight
They have their uses.
Step 53: Post-it Note Box
Step 54: Key Organizer/Hanger
Step 55: Tiny Crowbar
For those tiny nails you hanger up stuff with.
Step 56: Carabiner
Step 57: Custom Lens
Step 58: Light Switch Name Tags
Step 59: Cherry Pit Remover
Step 60: Custom Outlet Cover
Step 61: Desk Lamp
Put this together and run some wires and your all set.
Step 62: Drill/Screwdriver Bit Holder Bracelet
Always have the right bit handy.
Step 63: Pliers
Step 64: Shoes
Step 65: Knife Rack
Step 66: Faucet
Step 67: Replacement Parts
Make replacement parts for whatever broken things you may have.
Step 68: Citrus Juicer
Step 69: Cup
Step 70: Guitar
Step 71: Working Combination Lock
Step 72: Outlet Shelf
Step 73: Instrument
Step 74: Multi-Tool
Step 75: Razor Hanger
Step 76: Prosthetic Limbs
Step 77: Garlic Press
Step 78: Cookie Cutter
Step 79: Cable Holder
Step 80: Faucet Water Fountain Attachment
Step 81: Water Bottle
Step 82: Earbud Wrap
Step 83: Shirt
Step 84: Scissors
Step 85: Project Box
Step 86: Spoon
Step 87: Gun Magazine
Step 88: Cutlery(Silverware)
Step 89: Speaker Amplifier/Director
Step 90: Pen Holder
Step 91: Guitar Pick
Step 92: Light Switch Cover
Step 93: Measuring Spoons
In ultra specific sizes, 3-58ths of a quart? Done.
Step 94: Gallon Jug Water Spout
Step 95: Hand Crank Mixer
Step 96: A Working Gun
Step 97: Knife
Step 98: Tablet Stand
Step 99: Phone Wallet Case
Step 100: Watch Band
Step 101: Screwdriver
Need a Triangle, Hexagon, square, or any other shape bit? Just print one.
Step 102: Thank You!
And that is 101 useful, practical, functional things to 3D print. Thank you for viewing and God Bless!
61 Comments
Question 2 years ago on Step 100
hai il file stl del cinturino casio?
3 years ago
Hi, it would be very nice if you have included links to the STL files - but find this as a good inspiration anyways. Thanks!
Tip 3 years ago
There is an easy way to find the files (if they exist of course).
1) open google
2) typ image (it doesn't matter what you typ)
3) press 'images'
4) use splitscreen (you can find easy toturials for mac, windows...),
5) drag the image into the search bar
6) Now you have to click on links, images to find the file.
Good luck!
3 years ago
does that sax actualy work
6 years ago
While you could theoretically print nearly any solid shape (that's the whole point) Having a plastic wrench is basically useless, unless it's printed with some kind of super strength material that'll be as strong as cast iron or forged steel. A plastic screwdriver is equally completely unfit for the task. Screwdrivers are often tipped with hardend ends to prevent stripping during use. Some go as far are carbide tips for screwdrivers, a Plastic printed one wouldn't have anywhere near the strength to be practical for anything but the lightest uses. Same with plastic scissors.
Same with anything holding heat. Like You can't Make an ABS Tea kettle and throw it on the stove, or any other type of plastic as they're all mostly insulators and would turn into quite the mess. Same with the spatula.
This list is basically just a list of generic useful things. Scissors, Knives, cooking supplies are all probably terrible things to 3d print unless you're absolutely desperate. Event he guitar pick, unless you can customize the flex in your print a flat ABS pick would be pretty bad compared to most available picks.
Reply 3 years ago
Plastic Screw Drivers have been around long before 3D printers. Plastic drivers are used in electronics, wnywhere static charge or a magnetized driver could ruin things. Also, nylon is a very strong "plastic" and there are plenty of 3D printers printing with nylon.
Reply 6 years ago
About the printed wrenches and screwdriver: there are nuts, bolts, screws, etc made from soft materials like nylon, styrene, acrylic, and the like where an ABS or PETG tool is more than up to the task. Oxygen bottle wrenches are made of plastic, for example. As long as high torque isn't an issue, I see them as far from useless. Even if they are made of plastic, they'd be a far sight stronger than most of the tools that come with things that need assembly. Like iPhone repair kits. Plus they're non-conductive.
Question 5 years ago
Hi, where did you see the mechanical pencil? I cant seem to find it.
Answer 4 years ago
I searched on thingiverse: mechanical pencil, and it was the first result
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3509004
5 years ago
where can I get the STL for #54? the monkey key holder...
5 years ago on Step 64
WOW I want these shoes!!! OMG
Question 5 years ago on Step 41
can I get the stl software ?
6 years ago
Can I have the .stl file for the d20?
Reply 6 years ago
Or any kind of file for the d20? I can convert it using autodesk.
Reply 6 years ago
unfortunately I do not have the .stl files as I stated on the beginning I found all of the pictures online through Google Image searches, I would advise searching for it either on Google/Bing or perhaps on thingiverse.com. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
6 years ago
Too bad you have to click through 101 pages to see them all
Reply 6 years ago
No there's a way to see all in fewer than 100 clicks.
Totally irrelevant, but anyone else ready for an epistocracy?
Reply 6 years ago
click view all steps and you can see them all in 1 click.
Reply 6 years ago
There's always one
Reply 6 years ago
Step 1: Click "View all steps"
Step 2: Don't click through all 102~ pages
Step 3: ???????????
Step 4: Profit!