Board centre finder — 3D-printable model preview
AR view
Woodworking Advanced

Board centre finder

Mark the centre line of a board edge

Finds the centre of any board edge in seconds: hold the two pins against both faces, turn until they touch, and mark through the centre hole.

Size (Base A)
120 × 26 × 10 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Walls
5.0 mm
Volume
18.0 cm³
Est. weight (PLA)
22.4 g
Parts to print
1
Category
Woodworking
Made by
Krypto
Built in
34 steps

What’s in it

  • Rectangular, 120 × 26 × 10 mm, with 5.0 mm walls
  • 1 hole in the floor
  • 2 more bases built on (Bases B–C)
  • Base B: round, Ø 10 mm, 14 mm tall (beside)
  • Base C: round, Ø 10 mm, 14 mm tall (beside)

How to print it

Flip it so the pins point down onto the work.

Prints flat as a plate, no supports.

Filament: at most about 22.4 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $0.45 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 board centre finder model?

The board centre finder model measures 120 × 26 × 10 mm (width × depth × height). That is Base A; 2 more bases are built on. You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Flip it so the pins point down onto the work. Prints flat as a plate, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 22.4 g of PLA (18.0 cm³ printed solid), roughly $0.45 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.

More woodworking

See all 31 in Woodworking

Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the board centre finder model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

Customize this model

SO3D.xyz is free and built by one maker. Help keep it running.

Be one of the first supporters this month.