Making laser cut boxes is super fun (and useful)! In this comprehensive guide we walk through every option you can customize in Cuttle's "Open Box With Finger Joints" template, how to measure material thickness, understanding kerf, tips for glueing.
Open Box with Finger Joints template https://cuttle.xyz/@toby/OpenBoxwit...
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Materials and Supplies (contains affiliate links)
Boxes are made out of Glowforge's Medium Draftboard
Wood glue dispenser https://www.fastcap.com/product/glubo...
Inexpensive digital calipers https://amzn.to/3wGxcCG
Contents
[00:00] Intro
[00:36] Getting to the Template
[01:22] How to change parameters
[01:54] Width, Depth, Height
[02:29] Material Thickness
[03:30] Measuring Material Thickness with Calipers
[03:49] Kerf! Getting a good press fit
[05:30] Tab Width
[07:15] Friction Fit Assembly
[07:49] Glue Assembly
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