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Stacking Boxes

Beyond Design

Beyond Design

Published Jun 17, 2016

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Description

Simple square boxes designed to minimize material waste and cut time. In this instance of the design I made one set from HDPE and expanded PVC. The other set is HDPE with cork and acrylic.

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Material

Two-Color HDPE

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Instructions

1

Mill box walls

Use a 1/8" square or fishtail endmill to mill the walls for the box set. A 3/4" or taller material will be best for making a functional box. Use double sided tape to keep the nesting sections from shifting

Use this EASEL "link":http://easel.inventables.com/projects/lAJaBMX0xuvjf2M53-PReA

Stacking Boxes — Mill box walls
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Mill box lids

Choose a 1/8" material to use as your lid. Expanded PVC cuts quickly and comes in good colors. A translucent acrylic also works really well.

Use this EASEL "link":http://easel.inventables.com/projects/-3sWlerWnAfqJaCXaHZZyA

Stacking Boxes — Mill box lids
Stacking Boxes — Mill box lids (image 2)
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Mill box bases

Mill the box floors from either the same material as the top, or choose one that compliments it well.

Use this EASEL "link":http://easel.inventables.com/projects/EEZ58NPFcOvP_Rs9rixjzw

Stacking Boxes — Mill box bases
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Assembly

If everything cuts correctly, no glue is required for assembly. The base fits into the side with the small ledge cut into it. For extra durability you can squeeze a small amount of super glue into this area.