Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

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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: 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 shop.glowforge.com/collections/plywood/products/maple-plywood-finished
- Example box was made from 1/8" Birch Plywood from Craft Closet craftcloset.com/products/baltic-birch-1-8-inch-b-bb-grade?
- Generic Super Glue amzn.to/3RdjxOO
- Inexpensive digital calipers amzn.to/3wGxcCG

Social
- YouTube youtube.com/cuttle
- Discord https://cuttle.xyz/discord
- Instagram instagram.com/cuttlexyz
- Twitter 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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