Button shank spacer fork — 3D-printable model preview

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Button shank spacer fork

Sew buttons on with a strong thread shank

Lay the fork across a coat button between its holes and sew over the two tines; slide it out, wind the thread round the slack and you have a proper thread shank, so buttons on thick fabric stop pulling loose and tearing off.

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Size: 45 × 10 × 7 mm
Shape: Custom outline
Walls: 2.0 mm
Volume: 0.7 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 0.9 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Sustainable living
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 4 steps

What’s in it

Custom outline, 45 × 10 × 7 mm, with 2.0 mm walls
Custom outline traced from a shape

How to print it

Print a few; PETG keeps the tines straight.

Prints flat as a plate, no supports.

Filament: at most about 0.9 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $0.02 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 button shank spacer fork model?

The button shank spacer fork model measures 45 × 10 × 7 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Print a few; PETG keeps the tines straight. Prints flat as a plate, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 0.9 g of PLA (0.7 cm³ printed solid), roughly $0.02 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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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the button shank spacer fork model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

Customize this model