Lollipop Chainsaw Chain Links
Cosplay & Prop Build — No Supports — Reinforced Spike Design — Moving Chain Version — STL Files Included
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About This Model
The OreKo Lollipop Chainsaw Chain Links are a detailed, print-ready recreation of the iconic chainsaw chain from the Lollipop Chainsaw game — Juliet Starling’s weapon of choice. With 4,600+ views and 30 purchases on Cults3D, this is one of the most downloaded cosplay prop files in the OreKo catalog.
Most chainsaw chain link files floating around the 3D printing community have the same problem: delicate spikes that snap off the moment you handle the prop. This design solves that. The spikes are flush to the body with a slight inward curve, making them dramatically more resistant to breaking under the kind of handling a cosplay prop sees at conventions.
The set includes multiple file variants optimized for different sections of the chainsaw: long links for the straight flat sections, flat individual links for the curved sections that need to bend, and the new Perfect Fit flat version for building a fully articulated moving chain that actually rotates.
What You Get
- Full set on a single file for easy printing
- Long link version for straight chainsaw sections (220x220x250mm bed or larger)
- Flat individual link version for curved sections and bending — any printer size
- Chainsaw-Links-Flat-Perfect-fit — precision tolerance flat links for fully articulated moving chain builds
- Chainsaw-Links-Flat-487 — rotating chain assembly version
- Individual pin files at 100% infill for maximum durability
- All files oriented for support-free printing
Key Features
- 4,600+ views and 30 purchases — the most viewed cosplay model in the OreKo catalog
- Reinforced spike design: flush to body with slight curve for break resistance
- Two chain configurations: long links for straight sections, flat links for curved bending sections
- Perfect Fit version for fully articulated moving and rotating chain builds
- No supports required on any version
- All files pre-oriented for optimal print quality
- Compatible with any game or prop chainsaw build — not limited to Lollipop Chainsaw
All File Versions Explained
Different sections of a chainsaw prop need different link files. Here is which to use where.
Which File to Use
Long Link version (straight sections): Use for the flat sides of the chainsaw bar — the long straight runs where the chain does not bend. Print on a bed of 220x220x250mm or larger. No supports needed. Works at standard 0.20mm.
Flat individual link version (curved sections): Use for the tip of the chainsaw and any section that needs to curve or bend. Prints on any printer regardless of bed size. Easy to assemble and designed to flex into curves without snapping.
Chainsaw-Links-Flat-Perfect-fit & 487 (moving chain): The newer files added for cosplayers who want the chain to actually rotate and move. The “final” version has a small groove so the top clip only travels down so far, creating a controlled articulation range. Best results at 0.12mm and 100% infill — at that setting they are described as “literally perfect.”
Individual Pin files: Print the connector pins separately at 100% infill. They are very small pieces and print quickly. Worth the extra time for the strength improvement on a prop that will be assembled and handled repeatedly.
See the Moving Chain in Action
The Rotating Chain Build
The Chainsaw-Links-Flat-Perfect-fit and 487 files are specifically designed for cosplayers who want a fully articulated chain that rotates around the chainsaw bar.
The Perfect Fit version uses tight tolerance joints where the links snap together and hold their form while still allowing rotation. Assembled correctly, the entire chain moves as one continuous flexible unit that wraps around the chainsaw prop bar realistically.
For the rotating build, 0.12mm layer height at 100% infill using a lines pattern gives the dimensional accuracy needed for the joints to work without binding. At 0.20mm the tolerances become less precise and joints may be either too loose or too tight depending on your printer’s calibration.
Print Settings
🎯 Nozzle
0.4mm
Standard on all versions.
📏 Layer Height
0.08mm to 0.20mm
0.08mm for sharpest spike detail. 0.12mm for Perfect Fit articulated chain. 0.16mm optimal. 0.20mm for long link assembled versions.
🛠 Infill
15% to 100%
100% for flat version and pins. 25% minimum if bending is required. 15% for assembled long-link display-only versions.
⚡ Supports
None required
All versions pre-oriented for support-free printing.
Settings by Profile
| Setting | Best | Optimal | Strong | Standard (assembled only) |
| Nozzle | 0.4mm | 0.4mm | 0.4mm | 0.4mm |
| Layer Height | 0.08mm | 0.16mm or 0.12mm | 0.2mm | 0.2mm |
| First Layer | 0.16mm | 0.2mm | 0.2mm | 0.2mm |
| Supports | None | None | None | None |
| Wall Lines | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Top / Bottom Layers | 9 top / 7 bottom | 6 top / 4 bottom | 5 top / 3 bottom | 5 top / 3 bottom |
| Infill | 100% | 100% | 25% | 15% |
Filament Tips for Cosplay Chain Builds
PLA for chain links, PETG for pins (or vice versa): This is the multi-filament trick that makes the print-in-place long version actually bend. When the chain and pins are made of materials with different layer bonding characteristics, the joints flex rather than bond permanently. Use your AMS to assign PLA to the chains and PETG to the pins, or swap the assignment. Either combination creates natural flex points.
PETG Silver for metallic finish: If you want the chain to look like actual metal at convention distance, PETG in a metallic silver color is excellent. The slight translucency of PETG gives metallic PLA an extra depth that reads convincingly as polished steel. Important: PETG Silver requires a heated bed. Make sure your bed temperature is set correctly (70-85°C) or the first layers will not adhere.
Matte black PLA for the classic look: Juliet Starling’s chainsaw chain is shown in dark steel throughout the game. Matte black PLA at 0.12mm gives the sharpest spike definition and the most screen-accurate appearance without needing post-processing.
Painting metallic: If you print in PLA and want a metallic finish, brush-on acrylic metallic paint or Rub ‘n Buff wax metallic finish applied over a matte black base gives a convincing chain metal appearance.
About Lollipop Chainsaw & Juliet Starling
Lollipop Chainsaw is an action game originally released in 2012, developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and directed by Suda51. It was re-released as Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP in 2023 with updated visuals and mechanics, introducing the iconic prop to a new generation of cosplayers.
Juliet Starling is the main character — a zombie-hunting cheerleader whose signature weapon is an oversized, pink-decorated chainsaw. The chainsaw has become one of the most recognizable cosplay props in gaming culture, appearing regularly at major conventions.
The chain detail on the prop is one of the defining visual elements. The individual links, the spike pattern, and the way the chain wraps around the bar are all distinctive enough that accuracy matters to the cosplay community. This model was designed to match those details.
Works for other chainsaw props too: The link geometry is generic enough to work for any chainsaw prop build, not just Lollipop Chainsaw. Texas Chainsaw builds, Evil Dead cosplays, and general horror prop chainsaws all work with these files.
Building a Complete Chainsaw Prop
The chain links are one component of a full chainsaw prop build. Here is how cosplayers typically approach the full assembly:
The chainsaw bar: Most builders use EVA foam, cut MDF, or a 3D printed bar as the base. The bar is the flat paddle the chain wraps around. Size it to match your desired prop scale.
Long links for straight sections: The long flat sides of the bar use the Long Link version. Print enough links to cover the length of both flat sides. Join them pin to pin.
Flat links for the tip curve: The rounded tip of the chainsaw bar uses the flat individual link version. These flex around the curve and hold their position once assembled.
Assembly order: Start at one end of the bar, work along the flat side with long links, curve around the tip with flat links, and continue back along the opposite flat side. Close the loop where the chain meets the body of the prop.
Securing the chain: Light adhesive or thin wire through selected links holds the chain in position on the bar for display and photography without permanently locking it.
Compatible Printers
- Long Link version: Requires 220x220x250mm bed or larger. Bambu X1C, A1, P1S, P2S, Prusa MK4, Ender 3 all work.
- Flat Link version: Prints on any FDM printer regardless of bed size. A1 Mini, Prusa MINI+, even small-bed printers are all compatible.
- Perfect Fit version: Any printer, any bed size. 0.12mm layer height gives best joint accuracy. Well-calibrated printer recommended for the articulated chain build.
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