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10 Awesome Open-Source Designs of Objects to Use at Home

June 2020 overview

Are you a manufacturer looking for inspiration or are you simply looking for great ideas for parts that you can order for your home? It is also possible that you have an idea for a part in mind but no skills or resources to create the required 3D model. Whatever description you fit, here are 10 open-source 3D models of parts that you can use at home.

Our overview covers parts that can be created by either CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, or 3D printing.

How to Get a Quote?

If you would like to get a quote for the models, simply download them and upload them via the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine℠ and see the price and lead time options!

1. Bottle Opener

Author: Muthokavincent4 (CGTrader.com)

Description: This is a simple but unique design for a bottle opener. It is not for those who are afraid of arachnids though

Material: Metal

Manufacturing process: Sheet metal fabrication

Where to download: Download page

Available File formats: (.obj, .mtl), .sldprt, .sldasm, .slddrw, .iam, .ipt, .stl

2. Multitool Card

Author: Ivan Abraham (GrabCAD.com)

Description: The multitool card includes a screwdriver, a bottle opener, a ruler, a cable peeler, wrenches of different sizes, and many more. To crown it all, it fits in your wallet!

Material: Metal

Manufacturing process: Sheet metal fabrication

Where to download: Download page 

Available file formats: .sldprt

3. Toolbox

Author: lukasz-siwiec (CGTrader.com)

Description: Highly functional toolbox with multiple compartments

Material: Metal

Manufacturing process: Sheet metal fabrication (includes cutting, bending, and welding)

Where to download: Download page

Available file formats: .sldprt, .iges, .dwg, etc.

4. Key Holder

Author: Jim F (GrabCAD.com)

Description: Never lose your keys again

Material: Metal

Manufacturing process: CNC machining

Where to download: Download page

Available file formats: .stl, .sldprt

5. Pendant

Author: Mark Quiatchon (GrabCAD.com)

Description: You can never go wrong with a detailed CNC machined pendant

Material: Metal

Manufacturing process: CNC machining

Where to download: Download page

Available file formats: .ipt

6. Chess Pieces

Author: c-fferreira (CGTrader.com)

Description: If you have any interest in the awesome game of chess, then this is a great idea for you

Material: Metal, plastics

Manufacturing process: CNC machining, 3D printing

Where to download: Download page

Available file formats: .iges, .skp, .stl

7. Drink Coaster

Author: FormByte (CGTrader.com)

Description: Say goodbye to water and temperature marks on your precious furniture with this drink coaster

Material: Heat resistant plastic like alumide and glass-reinforced nylon PA 12

Manufacturing process: 3D printing

Where to download: Download page

Available file formats: .stl

8. Flower Vase

Author: Deept Madhav (GrabCAD.com)

Description: Give your living space a splash of colour with these 3D printed flower vases

Material: Plastic (Dyed Nylon 12)

Manufacturing process: 3D printing

Where to download: Download page

Available file formats: .stl

9. Fruit Basket

Author: Andreas-gkertsos (CGTrader.com)

Description: Beautiful fruit basket

Material: Plastic

Manufacturing technology: 3D printing

Where to download: Download page

Available file formats: .stl

10. Pencil Holder

Author: krishnadasthaivalappill (CGTrader.com)

Description: Keep all your writing materials organised and in one place with a multi-partition pencil holder

Material: Plastic

Manufacturing process: 3D printing

Where to download: Download page

Available file formats: .stl

Conclusion

With a network of over 10,000 manufacturers, Xometry Asia is capable of turning any one of these models to a high-quality part in no time. Simply upload your preferred model on our instant quoting platform and receive a quote in seconds.