About this generator
A box with a lid that slides in from the front between two pairs of rails, and a finger slot to pull it out. Ten parts from one sheet. The walls join with finger joints; the rails are glued inside the sides.
What you can change
- Material - 3 to 6.35 mm
- Size - 40 to 600 mm in every direction
- Lid play - 0.1 to 1 mm on the sides and above the lid
- Finger slot - width and position, from the front edge of the lid to the back
- Finger joints - how dense the fingers are
Cutting and assembly
You get a ZIP with a DXF and an SVG. Engraving is black, inner cuts are blue, outlines red and part names green, so LightBurn imports them as separate layers in the right order. Sizes are net - set the kerf in your laser software, not here. Glue the box together first. Then glue the lower rails flush with the top of the front wall, and the upper rails flush with the top of the sides. Slide the lid back and forth before the glue sets.
Frequently asked questions
Which file formats can I download?
Sliding Lid Box - a plywood box with a lid that slides in exports as DXF, SVG. STL works in any slicer (Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, Cura). 3MF preserves multi-color metadata for AMS / MMU-equipped printers.
Is this generator free to use?
Yes — up to 3 downloads per day for free, no credit card required. After that, a file costs a few credits.
Can I customize the dimensions and details?
Yes — all parameters (size, walls, hole grid, chamfer, color) are live-adjustable in the browser. The 3D preview updates instantly as you tweak sliders.
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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