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This project is a key holder with a dog design, featuring a dachshund shape.
It can be laser cut either as a personalized gift or for personal use as a decorative key holder for your home.
Open the design file in your laser cutting software.
Set the material type according to your machine.
Make sure the material thickness is 3 mm.
Important:
• This project is designed for 3 mm MDF, as this is the material used in the original version.
• If you choose a different material or thickness, the hook holes must be adjusted, otherwise the hooks may not fit correctly.

Place a 3 mm MDF board into the laser cutter bed.
Ensure the board is large enough to fit the entire design.
Set the laser cutter to perform an automatic material measurement.
Use the frame or outline function to define the cutting area.
Make sure the framed area lies completely within the MDF board.

Start the laser cutting process.
Once finished, carefully remove all parts from the laser cutter.

Clean all laser-cut parts using a magic eraser (dirt eraser).
This removes burn marks and smoke residue from the surface and edges.


Each hook consists of two mirrored parts.
Glue the two mirrored pieces together
Make sure the clean sides face outward
The burned or less clean sides should face inward
Use a strong adhesive suitable for MDF.
Important:
Apply the glue precisely and avoid excess glue, so no glue residue is visible after drying.




Apply glue dots or adhesive to the hook slots on the dachshund plate, exactly as shown in the reference photo.
This ensures the hooks are inserted from the correct side
The hooks must face outward properly once installed
Insert the hooks and let the glue dry completely.


Take the decorative cover strip with the hearts (this part can be personalized if desired).
Glue it over the hook holes
Align it flush with the top edge where the cut-out rectangle ends
Make sure each heart is positioned directly above a hook
Press firmly and allow the glue to dry.


The dachshund wall mount consists of two parts.
Glue the smaller backing piece onto the back of the dachshund
Make sure the smaller piece is positioned underneath, creating a gap.
This gap allows the key holder to hang on two screws, one on the left and one on the right.
Ensure everything is aligned correctly before the glue sets.
