Print-in-Place Functional Mailbox - Working Lock
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Description
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📬 Print-in-Place Functional Mailbox with Working Lock 🔑
A fully functional, print-in-place mailbox featuring both a working front door and a mail slot — Slide the pieces together and boom. Even better: it includes a working key and lock mechanism, all printed as part of the model.
This is not just a decorative piece — it’s a satisfying mechanical print with real functionality.
🔧 Key Features:
- ✅ Fully print-in-place design (no assembly needed)
- 📮 Functional mail slot door
- 🚪 Hinged front access door
- 🔑 Working key + lock mechanism (printed, no hardware)
- 🧱 Clean, minimal design with raised “MAIL” text
- 🪝 Easy wall mounting
🧱 Print Settings (Recommended):
- Material: PLA or PETG
- Layer height: 0.2 mm
- Infill: 10–20%
- Supports: ❌ Not required
- Orientation: Print flat on the back
- Tolerances are pre-tuned — make sure your printer is dialed in
⚙️ Important Notes:
- Ensure good first layer and proper cooling for moving parts
- If parts feel tight, gently work them loose after printing
- Avoid over-extrusion — this can affect the lock mechanism
- Designed with functional clearances, but printer calibration matters
🎯 Perfect For:
- Functional prints lovers
- Desk / workshop organizers
- Gifts with a “wow” factor
- Demonstrating print-in-place mechanics
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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