Archaeology dig grid box — 3D-printable model preview

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Archaeology dig grid box

Excavate buried finds square by square on a string grid, like a real dig

Real archaeologists never just dig: they lay a grid of strings over the site and record every find by its square and layer. Bury small treasures in layers of sand and soil, tie string through the eight holes to make a 3 x 3 grid, and dig one square at a time with a spoon and a paintbrush. Columns A to C and rows 1 to 3 are marked on the sides, so a find goes in the notebook as "B2, layer 1, a bone button". It teaches patience and why the position of a find matters as much as the find.

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Size: 200 × 200 × 80 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Walls: 2.4 mm
Volume: 97.3 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 121 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Kids & play
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 61 steps

What’s in it

Rectangular, 200 × 200 × 80 mm, with 2.4 mm walls
8 holes in the walls

How to print it

Thread two strings each way through the holes for a 3 x 3 grid. Bury finds in layers of sand, soil and gravel.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

Filament: at most about 121 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $2.41 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the archaeology dig grid box model?

The archaeology dig grid box model measures 200 × 200 × 80 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Thread two strings each way through the holes for a 3 x 3 grid. Bury finds in layers of sand, soil and gravel. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 121 g of PLA (97.3 cm³ printed solid), roughly $2.41 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the archaeology dig grid box model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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