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Woodturning CAD

Threaded Cap for 3d printing.  Note this was an experiment, and the cap is not for a specific purpose.


 Download the zip file here.  File size approximately 4.8 Mb

TC_2020 Platium, plastic cap.





Two adjustable spanners and bend pliers.


Saved in two versions. The original platinum (ACIS) file, saved back from 2020 to 2017.  And an exploded to TC surfaces file. For use in TC deluxe ( 2017 or later),


Download zip   TC 2017 platinum file, 12 MB.


Download zip   TC 2017 deluxe file 9 MB.

Mini Sanding block


I needed to sand the edges of some 3D printed objects. I needed to try maintain a 90 degree angle. So I 3D printed this little sanding block


It is very simple with the sand paper being held in place by friction rather than screws or clamps. A taper on the mating surfaces, ensures the sandpaper is locked into place


TurboCAD 2018 file, (Zip)


Download zip Pro


Download zip Deluxe

Centre finder


A simple centre finder for use with the wood lathe. I have a larger centre finder, but wanted a smaller one to make it easier on small pieces of wood.


Note. No allowance was made for pencil thickness. Therefore I draw 3 lines and get the centre from them.


TurboCAD 2018 file in Zip format


Download zip  Pro


Download zip Deluxe







Paper cutter model. IN TC 2022 with TurboLux materials.


File can be downloaded in zip format.  Use the standard windows extract to get the .tcw file. Note, deluxe TC surfaces obtained by exploding ACIS objects.


 Download the zip file here.  


TC 2022 Platinum (ACIS objects).  Zip File size 2,821 KB.

Paper Cutter Platium.


TC 2022 Deluxe (TC surfaces).   Zip file size 21,980 KB.

Paper_cutter Deluxe.






Milk float.


Saved in two versions. The original platinum (ACIS) file, saved back from 2020 to 2017.  And an exploded to TC surfaces file. For use in TC deluxe ( 2017 or later),


Download zip   

TC 2017 platinum file, 12 MB.


Download zip   

TC 2017 deluxe file 9 MB.

Important Note The models, may NOT be perfect.  This is a hobby, so I am not really bothered whether they are ‘true to life’. sand_block1.zip

Simple text effect in TC + AnimationLab..


Four text effects using AnimationLab plug-in,  contained in a zip file. They were E-Packed, so any images should remain in the same location as its tcw file.  The RedSDK rendering engine was used in TC 2017.  But it should easily be able to convert to Lightworks engine, EXCEPT, I don’t know if the current versions of Lightworks can use volumetric effects.


Download zip   TC 2017 platinum file, 10.5 MB (approx).


Deluxe will be posted when time allows.

TC Guides

A wooden cart





Note.  The file does not contain any materials.  This is so the file can be used with Lightworks, or RedSDK. By simply applying ones own materials.


Cart platinum  zip   

TC 2017 platinum file 950 KB.


Cart deluxe zip   

TC 2017 deluxe file, 8 MB.


Indoor scene






An indoor scene produce for rendering tests. Note may be slow (up to 5 minutes) to render.  

See ReadMe file in the zip file.


RedSDK Indoor platinum  zip   

TC 2017 platinum file 32.8 MB.


RedSDK Indoor deluxe zip   

TC 2017 deluxe file, 177 MB.


Lightworks Indoor platinum  zip   

TC 2018 platinum file 32.8 MB.


Lightworks Indoor deluxe zip   

TC 2018 deluxe file, 175 MB.


Outdoor scene






An outdoor scene produce for rendering tests. Note may be slow (up to 5 minutes) to render.  

See ReadMe file in the zip file.


RedSDK Outdoor platinum zip   

TC 2017 platinum file, 35.9 MB.


RedSDK Outdoor deluxe zip   

TC 2017 deluxe file 69.8 MB.


Lightworks Outdoor platinum zip   

TC 2018 platinum file, 35.4 MB.


Lightworks Outdoor deluxe zip   

TC 2018 deluxe file 67.3 MB.

These TurboCAD 3D printing models, were completed because, although there are lost of calibration test models on the net, which checks a printer.  I wanted something that would also check the output from TC, when saved as STL, Step etc.  Hence these models are in TurboCAD TCW format.  Saved as a zip file, so they could be posting here.







3D print Clearance gauge.

(TCW file). 0.3mm May require tools to break any stringing inside the object.












TC 2017 Clearance Platinum Zip


TC 2017 Clearance Deluze Zip

3D print threads 8mm.














TC 2017 8mm thread Platinum Zip


TC 2017 8mm thread Deluze Zip

3D print threads 16mm.














TC 2017 16mm thread Platinum Zip


TC 2017 16mm thread Deluze Zip

General Test, DO NOT use supports (TCW file)













TC 2017 general Platinum Zip


TC 2017 general Deluze Zip

Size test. Printer accuracy and tolerance  (TCW file)













TC 2017 size Platinum Zip


TC 2017 size Deluze Zip

Facet test at different edge lengths. The file will open in Deluxe, but altering edge lengths is a platinum only feature.












TC 2017 facet test Zip