PaintLift - Painter's Pyramid

A painter's pyramid is a practical tool used to elevate workpieces during painting, varnishing, or other surface treatments. The pyramid-shaped structure ensures that the workpiece has minimal contact with the pyramid, which helps to avoid damage or smudging of the freshly treated surface.

1. Elevating the Workpiece: The pyramid lifts the workpiece slightly above the work surface, allowing it to be worked on from all sides without needing to wait for it to fully dry between steps.
2. Minimal Contact Area: The small contact point at the tip of the pyramid ensures minimal interaction with the workpiece, preventing indentations or damage to the freshly treated surface.

This tool is commonly used in crafts and DIY projects and can be easily produced with a 3D printer.

Keywords: Painter's Pyramid, Painting Pyramid, Paint Stand, Spray Paint Stand, Paint Drying Stand, Paint Riser, Malerpyramide, Lackierpyramide, Lackierständer, Streichhilfe

This model or models are licensed under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license and may be used by you for personal, non-commercial purposes. You must attribute me as the creator, and you may not use the model or models commercially, modify them, or create derivative works based on them. This license applies to both the digital model and any physical prints.

• Collection of all metric sizes (mm) at MakerWorld

The “PaintLift” pyramid is available in various sizes to meet different needs. Each size is provided as a separate STL file. It is important to note that the model should not be scaled in the slicer to ensure optimal functionality and stability.

The filenames follow a simple pattern: The name starts with “paintlift,” followed by the size (e.g., “20” or “40”), and ends with the version of the file (e.g., “v10”). The size in millimeters (mm) indicated in the filenames refers to the height of the pyramid, which is the distance it creates between the workpiece and the work surface.

Example of the available print files:

1. paintlift-20-mm-v10.stl
2. paintlift-40-mm-v10.stl
3. paintlift-60-mm-v10.stl
4. paintlift-80-mm-v10.stl

When selecting the right filament, you have a variety of options. Depending on your specific needs and the desired final result, certain types of filament may be particularly suitable. Here’s an overview of the recommended filament types and their benefits:

PLA: This filament is easy to print, environmentally friendly, and offers good surface quality. It is particularly suitable if you value easy processing and a clean print finish.

PETG: PETG combines the best properties of PLA and ABS. It is robust, flexible, and resistant to many chemicals. If you need a model that is both stable and flexible, PETG might be the right choice.

ABS: Known for its high strength and durability, ABS is ideal if you need a model that is particularly resistant to mechanical stress.

ASA: This filament is UV and weather-resistant, making it ideal for applications exposed to direct sunlight or other weather conditions.

Nylon: Nylon is extremely durable and flexible, making it an excellent choice for models that will be subjected to high stress.

The print settings provided here are intended for a 0.4 mm nozzle and a layer height of 0.2 mm. These settings can be easily found in most popular slicing programs such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, or BambuStudio/OrcaSlicer.

• Slicer Unit: metric/mm
• Wall Generator: preferably Arachne
• Walls: 3
• Top Layers: 5
• Bottom Layers: 5
• Infill Density: from 20%
• Infill Pattern: Any
• Brim: Auto or Mouse-Ear, 5 mm