Fitted Lid Pen Box - Medium

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See image below for a depth reference

Estimated time: 10 minutes

1. Open the project in Easel

2. Put the material lined up on your X-Carve to be cut (Stock size: ¾” x 6” x 10”) and use the following settings for your material (Also see images for reference): Hard woods, I used 28 in/min with 0.030” for depth/pass Soft Wood/Plywood, I used 30 in/min with 0.035” for depth/pass

3. Set your machine settings to use the bit you have available bit Size i. 1/8” (0.125) = 3 hours plus cut time ii. 1/4”(0.25) = 45min to 1 hour cut time

4. Verify the depth and cut settings ** Optional ** You can set the (LABEL) depth setting to cut the entire depth of the part. I leave it out and cut it out with tools, it increases the cut time by 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

1. Click “Carve” in the upper right corner of the screen and verify the settings +++ Material Thickness +++ Secured Material +++ Bit size

2. Set your home position to the bottom right of your work piece, raise the bit & turn it on

3. Run the X-Carve, sit back and watch the magic! (Wear hearing protection)

*** If you spend time watching the X-Carve + Wear hearing protection & Safety glasses or your be deaf in no time!

Estimated time: 60 minutes

1. With a tool of your choice, cut the parts following the outline cut in Step 1.

2. Fit the two parts together with the top of the pen facing left for the lid and base.

3. Shape them together to desired look

4. Sand to 320 grit and Finish

*** See video for details!

Estimated time: 30 minutes