Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Use "Merge Paths" to dynamically connect open paths together. Any end points that are close together will be connected. You can control how close the end points need to be using the "connectDistance" parameter.
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Cuttle is a design tool for cutting machines like laser cutters, digital die cutters, and CNC routers. It combines the vector editing capabilities of tools like Illustrator and Inkscape with the power of parametric CAD and programming.
https://cuttle.xyz
Use "Merge Paths" to dynamically connect open paths together. Any end points that are close together will be connected. You can control how close the end points need to be using the "connectDistance" parameter.
✂ ✂ ✂
Cuttle is a design tool for cutting machines like laser cutters, digital die cutters, and CNC routers. It combines the vector editing capabilities of tools like Illustrator and Inkscape with the power of parametric CAD and programming.
https://cuttle.xyz





![Polygon Boxes - Laser Cutting Tutorial
Make boxes with a Polygonal base and as many sides as you want using this Cuttle template. You can customize the size and the material thickness to get the settings just right for laser cutting. We also show you how to assemble the box.
Polygon Box Template: https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Polygon-Box-O2jNAfl4MMgx
Polygon Box with Mandala Pattern Template: https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Polygon-Box-With-Mandala-Pattern-ZaD4pO08YiqM
Detailed video on Finger Joints: https://youtu.be/xYnebfYbDXs
Find more templates at https://cuttle.xyz/templates
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
Materials and Supplies (contains affiliate links)
- Example boxes are made with Glowforge Light Maple Plywood https://shop.glowforge.com/collections/plywood/products/maple-plywood-finished
- Example box was made from 1/8 Birch Plywood from Craft Closet https://craftcloset.com/products/baltic-birch-1-8-inch-b-bb-grade?
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Social
- YouTube https://youtube.com/cuttle
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- Twitter https://twitter.com/CuttleXYZ
Contents
[00:00] - Intro
[00:29] - Getting to the Template
[00:39] - How to change parameters
[01:11] - Number of Sides
[01:51] - Diameter
[02:22] - Height
[02:40] - Material Thickness
[03:19] - Kerf! Getting a good press fit
[03:57] - Optional Cover
[04:15] - Customizing Top Opening
[04:51] - Box Assembly
[05:49] - Box With Mandala Pattern
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