Bike Chain Gauge, 3D Printed Workshop Tool
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Check your chain wear quickly so you know when to replace it before it snaps
- Embossed text stays sharp and readable, no confusing raised details to squint at
- Tapered teeth fit narrow chain links, so you get an accurate measurement every time
- Prints smooth and fast on most printers, reducing stress on your extruder
You need to catch a worn bike chain before it breaks mid-ride. This chain gauge tells you exactly when your chain is too stretched, so you can swap it out on your schedule, not on the side of the road.
The design uses embossed text on the top surface instead of text running through the body. This means it prints faster and smoother on your 3D printer. Tapered teeth grip narrow chain links tight, giving you a true reading every time you check wear. Simple, functional, and built to work.
Print this tool once and keep it in your workshop. Pull it out whenever you need to measure chain stretch. No fancy features, no guesswork, just a straightforward gauge that does the job.
6.7k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by spinvector. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design