How To Make Boxes From Your Laser Machine
The Making Of Large Tissue Box
What type of wood should I use?
I used MDF 3MM. You can also use plywood or other type of wood.
How to Cut the Wood?
I used a NEJE 3 Max V2 40W Laser Cutter. Go ahead and cut out the pieces from the provided file. Afterward, collect all the pieces and grab your wood glue and clamps. Bring them all over to your work table and get situated
How to Assemble Them?
First, grab the top piece and one of the side pieces. Add some wood glue to the indented parts of the top and side. Next, fit the top and a side piece together. Repeat this process, adding wood glue to the next side piece and then adding that side until all 4 sides have been added. At this point, you may notice some wood glue leaking out of the sides. Grab a paper towel or cloth and wipe down the corners to remove this before it dries.
Ensure your images are facing the right way and not on the inside of the tissue box.
After all the pieces have been glued together, add some clamps to hold them together while it dries. You can also use rubber bands to this end. It’s best to allow the wood glue to cure for the full recommended time, usually about 24 hours, but it should be fine to handle after an hour or so.
Once the model has dried, please bring it to a well-ventilated area to apply the wood stain (health tips!!)
How to Stain it?
Get a pair of gloves, paintbrush or sponge (ask your mum or wife permission to use the dishwashing sponge!!)and dip it in the stain. Gently wipe it onto the side of the tissue box. You don't want to use too much, or it will fill in the image and make it more difficult to see. If you are careful, you can leave the inside of the image unstained so it stands out prominently. Leave the cover in its well-ventilated area for a few hours to dry.
Here are the materials you will need:
* Laser Cutting Machine
* A sheet of wood (MDF or Plywood)
(40CM x 60CM will be surely sufficient)
* Wood glue (the best result)
* Grip or Clamp
* Wood Stain
* Painting Brush or sponge
* A pair of Gloves for a painting job
Ok, Good Luck!!
