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How to make a wooden secret box (using the laser cutter)

How to make a wooden secret box (using the laser cutter)
I wanted to make a customized wooden box as a gift.
I used the laser cutter for more precision and to be able to make nice corners.
In this tutorial, you will learn on how to prepare your file for the laser cutter, and tips to find all the materials you need.

 
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Step 1Materials

- Plywood
- Studs for upholstery (in your hardware store or Home Depot)
- Nails
- Lock
- Hindges
- Vintage handles (I found mine on Ebay)
- Wood Finish
- Transparent wood glue
- Black China Ink (for a customized message)

Tools:
- Laser cutter
- Drill
- Hammer

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6 comments
May 16, 2012. 5:07 PMpcairic says:
Spellcheck: Hinges, not Hindges.
Nice work!
Apr 30, 2011. 7:19 PMCyberscann54 says:
there is no secret in the box at all got better boxes at the dollar store you need a better understanding of the word secret
Apr 30, 2011. 2:30 PMthepelton says:
Nice box, but I agree with dung0beetle. I would have built it without the tacks. Otherwise pretty nice.
Jan 14, 2011. 4:08 PMfretted says:
LMBO
Nov 17, 2009. 5:49 AMknife141 says:
Where is the "secret" in this box?
Nov 17, 2009. 12:38 PMdung0beetle says:
The secrets go inside the box.

It would look better without the tacks in my opinion.

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