Slotted Box

Dave Touretzky

This exercise is based on this Etsy product from Cutwood Co.

Instructions

  1. Create a boxparams.txt file and define parameters for:
    • Wood thickness
    • Box height, width, depth
    • Tab width
    • Major slot height
    • Anything else you need

  2. Load boxparams.txt into the Equation Manager for your first part.

  3. Create the parts for the box, using the global variables to dimension the parts. Pay particular attention to the hinge mechanism. You will need:

    • One part for the bottom of the box.
    • One part for the sides, with two configurations so the major slots match up.
    • One part for the top of the box.

  4. Create an assembly from the parts. In order for the hinge to move properly in the assembly, you will have to do something clever with the mates, and might need some reference geometry.