About this generator
A small chest cut from one sheet: a box and a lid, both on finger joints, joined by a hinge made of the same plywood. On each side a round ear on the box holds a disc, the lid's back wall ends in pins that go through the discs, and the lid turns on them. No pins, no metal, nothing to buy.
The lid swings back past upright and rests there. Every corner is closed, so it looks clean from every side.
What it's good for
Keepsake and gift boxes, a tea or spice chest, a home for dice, cards or jewellery, a box to sell at a craft fair. The wooden hinge is the part people pick it up for. Add compartments for small things, or a handle on the lid for a box you carry around.
What you can change
- Size - width, depth, box and lid height, outer sizes
- Material - 3 to 7 mm, including measured sizes like 3.6 or 5.5 mm
- To open it - a finger notch, a handle at the front, a handle on the lid, or nothing
- Compartments - up to 8 by 8 dividers, crossed with half laps
- Hinge - clearance and the rounding under the hinge
- Finger joints - how dense the fingers are
Cutting and assembly
You get a ZIP with a DXF and an SVG: inner cuts blue, outlines red, part names green. Sizes are net - set the kerf in your laser software; the hinge clearance is the only gap in the file. Put the discs in the rings, glue the box and the lid, sliding the lid's back wall pins into the discs as you go. Keep glue away from the discs and rings.
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Frequently asked questions
Which file formats can I download?
You get a ZIP with a DXF and an SVG. Both open in LightBurn, xTool Creative Space, Inkscape and most laser software, with engraving and cuts on separate colour layers. Sizes are net: set the kerf in your laser software.
Is this generator free to use?
It's a premium generator: included in the paid plans (Maker, Seller, Studio), or buy a single file by card, even without an account. To sell what you make from it, you need Seller or Studio.
Can I customize the dimensions and details?
Yes. Every slider and option in the editor changes the model, and the 3D preview updates as you go. The full list of what you can change is in the description above.
Do I need an account?
An account lets you save drafts, sync settings across devices, and use the free daily quota. Browse and preview without one - login only required for download.
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