Cardboard Cryptex Vault

Cardboard model of a Cryptex.  This is a 5 letter model that allows you to build and set your own combination.

You have seen this type of device in the movies now build your own. Average assembly time can be up to 7 hours. I know that it is long but the process is rather satisfying upon completion.

Included is an engineered build plan along with the cardboard shapes that you must cut out and assemble.

You will need to supply the cutting tools and glue. Recommended is super-glue (cyano type), glue-stick and hobby knife for cutting and assembly.

Step 1 Download and print.

The files included are for you to print on your computer printer. I recommend cardstock as this will provide rigidity and support. Standard paper will work but the finished model will be quite flimsy.

The cutting of the shapes is best accomplished with a sharp x-acto type knife but scisors will do in a pinch.

You will need to print 5 of the 26Wheel file, 1 each of the remaining. The assembly7 file is meant to be printed on standard copy paper.

Comments

[tinker234]

wow very cool is there there a space i could store something so you have to unlock this to get to it

[goffymew56]

im stuck on the end caps do i cut out where it says for tube alignment

[Random_Canadian]

The tube alignment circles are not cut.

[* 0B%'1L]

I live in Thailand, I see you're describing is very easy to understand.
Thanks you verymuch

[brainiac120]

I really wanna make it but we're out of cardstock D:

[jbend]

How can you put vinagar in it like the movie.

[techno guy]

I'm making a cryptex out of toilet paper rolls since all I have to do is cut them a little to make the pieces.

[tobyscool]

made mine out of toilet paper rolls too :D

[techno guy]

Nice :)

[tobyscool]

Good luck with yours :D

[techno guy]

I already finished, it works pretty good, my classmates liked it when I showed it for show-and-tell.

[Erfunden]

I was sick and stuck in bed yesterday so I made this. I shortened mine to four disks, though, and made some other changes on the fly. Used a light cardstock that deformed slightly as I worked with it. Still, it works and looks pretty good. Thanks for the great plans!

[Random_Canadian]

Good to see that the plans have been put to good use. Excellent job.

[Random_Canadian]

I have added another file to the mix. It is a set of complete build instructions. Please check out CryptexInstructions.pdf.

Enjoy and good luck with your builds.

[Prefontaine]

Woefully sorry, but I've been looking all over the Instructable for the Instructions.pdf and I can't seem to find them. A little help please?

[Random_Canadian]

The file in now on the first page that you see.. If you still have problems email me and I will send it to you directly.

[MaximusMinimus]

New file is like a book... LOVE IT!!!!
I'm about half was through.
I wish I had a laser to cut the shapes..

[Random_Canadian]

Thanks!!!

I decided to put this in a booklet form for ease of downloading and printing.

Be sure to post back with your finished project and comments.

[U.S.CouchPotato]

That is so Cool with a K!. But i want to know....... Did you use Cardstock paper???

[Random_Canadian]

I used cardstock for all except the letter wheel covers.

[U.S.CouchPotato]

Thanx A lot. This is awesome!!!

[tobyscool]

Hey i cant download it :(
i there another file ??

[vaberon]

... get adobe reader

[Dantheman1993]

Ooh!
Might use my schools Boxford router to make a wooden version!
Just gotta turn this into a cad file... fun :D

[valgerth]

I think that I might use this as the base for the CAD work to get these rings machined out of metal and make a real good quality one as a gift, or maybe if I get get tight enough tolerances and come O rings I'll use it as a final puzzle for part of a geocache.

[madmada]

As soon as i saw this i too thought that would make an awesome geocache!
Made me think of ones i have completed in Wagga, nsw, Australia.
Refer, GC1KM3H , GC1M7XG , and GC1JRKH. (these are in a series of caches, "Rubik's Tube 1,2 and 3."
Now this instructible has got my mind ticking over.......... :)

[jimmyt9574]

That would be an epic geocache. Please tell me you live in Southern California.

[valgerth]

Unfortunately I'm from NJ, however I have family out there I might ship one to if you ask nicely. :)

[klercke]

So true!

[iPodGuy]

Pretty much what I thought!

[tranoxx]

If its cardboard... couldn't you just cut it open?

[Random_Canadian]

Sure, but that is not the point. 99.99% will solve rather than destroy...

More secure options are shown on this site...

[beehard44]

ooh, thanks!
Now i know what to do with our group's old math project (10 pcs 1/2 illustration board, what a waste to throw away)

[berky93]

This has inspired me to design a version that can be printed on a 3d printer. Let's hope it turns out well!

[Random_Canadian]

I have lots of Solidworks models if you need them...

[berky93]

Nah that's alright. It's less that I need or have any use for a cryptex and more that I like using projects like this to challenge myself. Thanks, though.

[equinox777]

tkanks

[jeffreyshi]

I am soooo gonna try this... u are sooo smart! hopefully i can get some good paper... :D I like the design!

[vaberon]

holy **** you're a genius!!!

[rorpen]

Great!
I tried making a different 'ible but it was too complicated, and i got bored with it.
this looks easier-kind of...