~33 x 9 Box Joint fire pit cover

Fire_Pit_2025.xcs
Fire_Pit_2025
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser processing (20min)
Machine & module
xTool P3
80W
Compatible xTool Machine
M2
10W, 20W
F2 Ultra UV
5W
F1 Ultra
20W
M1
5W, 10W
D1
5W, 10W, 20W
D1 Pro
5W, 10W, 20W, 40W
P2
55W
F1
10W
S1
10W, 20W, 40W
M1 Ultra
10W, 20W
P2S
55W
Material used
1/2"(12mm) Pine Ponderosa Plywood
gift
2
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Information

      I have a fire pit that needed a cover during winter.  I wanted to design something with a quick & cheap box joint to learn the Xtool software and have a usable product while testing many of the features.  The kerf of a laser seemed to be perfect for this product assuming I could get it to cut through the 1/2" material which was a challenge.  The material I chose was leftover plywood which has voids, glue and different internal material densities. The board dimensions were also a challenge.  With the four sides and top all on one plane, the material size was greater than just the bed, so I had to use the conveyer.  It also needed 3" on either end to "Map" properly.  The minimum material then had to be Length: Final internal length 33" + 1/2" x 2 box joint + 1" x 2 side height AND the 3" on either end for the conveyer to total; 42" length.  The width was a bit more flexible.  I didn't want to cut too close to the side of the material, so I left an inch on either side. Again, the internal width needed to be 9" + 1/2" box joint x 2 + 1" wall height x 2 to total 12 and an inch on each side to total 15" in width.
    
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