Flexible Tubing 1/4 - 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
- Articulated ball-joint design connects multiple segments for custom configurations
- Route air, liquid, or cables through center channel for integrated functionality
- Ideal for tool cooling on CNC machines, drill presses, and shop equipment
- Supportless print design minimizes waste; multiple resolutions available for your needs
This flexible tubing system is a practical 3D printed workshop tool featuring interlocking ball-joint segments that bend and articulate in any direction. The 1/4 inch diameter design accommodates airflow, coolant delivery, or internal cable routing, making it adaptable for countless applications in your shop or creative projects.
Originally engineered for industrial-style tool cooling on precision machinery like CNC machines and drill presses, the modular design lets you build custom lengths and angles on demand. The center channel runs through the entire assembly, enabling you to run wires, cables, or tubing through the middle for integrated setups like off-camera flash arms or equipment mounts.
Available in multiple resolutions to suit your printer and precision needs. The neck geometry is calibrated for tight assembly tolerances; some breakage during assembly is normal and manageable given the low material cost of on-demand printing. Customize segment count and dimensions to fit your specific workflow.
16k 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 We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating.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 MeHoo. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit and share alike. See the original design