by The Spool List
Broken or discontinued part? Get it remade by a maker.
Clips, knobs, brackets, gears, covers and trim for cars, appliances, bikes, furniture and more. Post photos and measurements once on The Spool List, compare quotes from makers, and pay only when you accept one. Not for brakes, gas, mains electrics or other safety-critical parts.
Post your part — free Posting is free. You pay only if you accept a maker's quote.
Rough print cost for a replacement part
Ballpark the printing only. Measuring and modelling a part from your original is quoted by the maker and is often most of the price for a one-off.
Try the manufacturer first
Search the model number and part number with the brand's parts shop, dealers and used-parts listings. If the part is still sold, buying it is usually the safest and quickest fix. In the EU, many large appliances must have spare parts available for 7 to 10 years.
When nobody sells it
The part is discontinued, only sold inside an expensive assembly, or lost. That is where a maker helps: they work from your broken original or from photos and measurements, model the part, and 3D print, machine or laser-cut a new one.
What a maker can't promise
A first part from photos may need a test fit. Modelling a one-off often costs more than the printing. And safety-critical parts, such as brakes, gas fittings, mains electrics or child-seat parts, should always be certified originals.
Getting a replacement part made, in four steps
- Post the partPhotos from every side with a ruler in shot, the main measurements, the make and model, and what the part does. Posting on The Spool List is free.
- Makers quoteMakers with 3D printers, CNC machines, lathes or laser cutters reply with a price and a lead time. Pick someone near you for drop-off and pickup, or one who ships.
- Pay with payment protectionAccept a quote and pay by card through Stripe. The platform holds the payment and releases it to the maker only when you confirm delivery.
- Receive and fit the partCheck the fit as soon as it arrives. If it doesn't match what was agreed, raise it with the maker or open a dispute in the app before you confirm.
Part guides by product
What makers commonly remake, which materials suit each job, and which parts to leave to certified suppliers.
Car parts
Interior clips, trim, knobs, covers and small brackets.
Classic car parts
Knobs, trim, badges and clips that went out of production decades ago.
Motorbike parts
Fairing clips, covers, caps and accessory brackets.
Appliance parts
Rack wheels, door catches, shelf supports and knobs.
Kitchen gadget parts
Lid catches, drip-tray parts, knobs and feet.
Bike and e-bike parts
Mounts, cable guides, covers and caps. Not stems, forks or brakes.
Electronics parts
Battery doors, stands, feet and button caps.
Audio and hi-fi parts
Knobs, slider caps, feet and turntable lid parts.
Camera parts
Battery and card doors, port covers, caps and grips.
Musical instrument parts
Control knobs, switch tips, covers and synth caps.
Furniture fittings
Connectors, feet, glides, shelf pins and caps.
Garden and power-tool parts
Grass-box clips, knobs, covers and storage clips.
Toy and game parts
Missing game pieces, model railway parts and battery covers.
Boat and marine parts
Hatch clips, line guides, covers and interior fittings.
Caravan and RV parts
Locker catches, blind and curtain parts, trims and caps.
Plumbing and heating trim
Tap and shower knobs, cover caps and thermostat dials.
Want to see the marketplace side? Browse replacement and spare parts made to order on The Spool List.
Free tools
Can this part be remade? Checker
Check whether a broken part is a good candidate to be remade by a maker, which material suits it, and when it must be a certified original instead.
Repair or replace? Savings calculator
Compare the cost of a remade replacement part with buying a new product: savings now, repair as a share of the new price, and cost per year of use.
Replacement part brief builder
Turn your measurements into a clear brief for a maker: a title, a description to paste into your Spool List post, and a checklist of what to add.
Broken part in your hand?
Photograph it, measure it, post it once.
Post the part free on The Spool List. Makers quote with a price and a lead time, and the platform holds your payment until you confirm delivery.
The part is small. Replacing the whole thing isn't.
When one clip, knob or gear stops a machine you otherwise like, a maker can often remake it from the broken original or from photos and measurements. Own a 3D printer, lathe or CNC? Quote on repair jobs near you.
Post your part →Why spare parts matter
Figures with their sources (European Commission estimate cited by the European Parliament, April 2024; Open Repair Alliance data on about 208,000 repairs, summarised by U.S. PIRG Education Fund, October 2024; ITU/UNITAR Global E-waste Monitor 2024). Links on the Savings page.
Why post the part here instead of asking around
One post, several makers
Makers with printers, CNC machines, lathes and laser cutters see the same brief. Compare price, lead time, material and reviews.
Paid only after delivery
You pay when you accept a quote. The platform holds the payment until you confirm the part arrived.
No buyer fee
The maker's quote is what you pay. The platform adds no buyer fee.
Reviews tied to orders
Ratings come only from completed orders, so you read feedback from buyers who actually received parts.
Photos are enough to start
No CAD file needed. Photos with a ruler in shot and a few measurements get you quotes; makers ask for more if they need it.
Disputes handled
If the part doesn't match the agreed brief, open a dispute in the app. Unresolved disputes are reviewed by The Spool List.
Makers on The Spool List
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gabenightprints
Fall River, Ma, United States
Lisa Burns
Cape Coral, FL, United States
brian.stuck
badgerprinting
Modesto, CA, United States
RogueCmdr3D
San Tan Valley, United States
ام وضحى الخالدي
Shavel Pinckney
Genetic Designs
Katy, United States
PETGUSA
ds9077
El Cajon, United States
qlam05812
KittermanSpeedShop
Spool member
николаев, Україна
Jonathan Strickland
Arkadelphia, United States
Kamlesh Bhoi
Atelier Du Hibou
Grasse, France
Berge Design
Medford Oregon, United States
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Common questions
Can you 3D print a replacement part for something that broke?
Often, yes, especially plastic clips, catches, knobs, covers, brackets, feet and small gears. A maker needs the original part, or good photos with measurements, or an existing file. They model it, print it in a suitable material and may make a test piece. Parts for brakes, gas, structural loads or medical devices should come from certified suppliers.
How do I get a part that has been discontinued?
First check the manufacturer, authorised dealers and used-parts listings with the part number. If nobody sells it, post it on The Spool List with photos, measurements and the model number. Makers can quote for 3D printing, CNC machining or laser cutting, depending on the part.
What do I need to send a maker?
Photos from every side with a ruler or calipers in shot, measurements in millimetres, the product's make and model, and a description of what the part does and what it goes through (heat, sunlight, water, load). If you still have the broken original, many makers prefer to work from it; agree postage first.