Windsor Drawer Catch
We keep getting asked about this one — the drawer catch is one of those Windsor parts that fails long before the rest of the unit is done. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
We keep getting asked about this one — the drawer catch is one of those Windsor parts that fails long before the rest of the unit is done. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Drawer catches wear and drawers open on rough roads. Heat cycling is the killer here: years of expanding and contracting work-hardens the plastic until a routine bump becomes the final straw.
How we reproduce them
Reproducing one is straightforward for us: we measure your sample (broken is fine, as long as most of it is there), match the profile, and print in a tougher modern material. Turnaround is usually within the week.
We print these in PETG. PETG has a little give in it, so it snaps into place like the original and shrugs off the knocks that shattered the old part.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we'll give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Windsor |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Caravan / pop-top |
| Common failure mode | Drawer catches wear and drawers open on rough roads |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original drawer catch on the Windsor. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | PETG |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 30–60 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $8 – $18 |
| Expected lifespan | 3–5 years in normal use |
| Outdoor suitable | No |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
