Print In Place Platform Jack for Workshop Tools

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
- Lifts heavy items with a built-in screw mechanism, so you can work safely under loads without extra parts
- Prints as one unit with moving pieces already assembled, so you skip the assembly step and start using it right away
- Shows off what 3D printing can do, so you understand how complex printed tools can really be
- Made from a tested design that actually prints well, so your print succeeds on the first try
You get a working platform jack that prints ready to use. No screws to buy, no parts to glue together. Just one print that does the job.
This jack has a moving screw inside that lifts the platform up and down. The design comes from the US and uses print-in-place technology, which means all the moving pieces print locked together. One maker improved the original screw design to make sure it prints smoothly on most printers.
This tool teaches you what 3D printing can handle. It proves that even tricky mechanical parts work when you design them right. Keep one in your workshop or build one to show friends how smart 3D design can be.
11k 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 We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating.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 ATECH. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit and share alike. See the original design