Laser Cut Moving Wooden Perpetual 2026 Calendar with Honeycomb Base and Bee Design

beehivecalendar1.xcs
beehivecalendar1
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Application scenario
Laser processing
Machine & module
xTool P2
55W
Compatible xTool Machine
P3
F2
F2 Ultra UV
F2 Ultra(Single)
F2 Ultra
F1 Ultra
F1
F1 Lite
S1
P2S
M1 Ultra
M1
D1 Pro 2.0
D1 Pro
D1
Laserbox
M2
Material used
1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood
1/4"(6mm) Pine Ponderosa Plywood
wooden dowel
metal spinner bearing
gift
40
1980

Information

      After failing miserably to make a globe, I pivoted and make a rotating beehive 2026 calendar. 
    

Instruction

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Step1: Cut 2 canvas file

Laser Cut Moving Wooden Perpetual 2026 Calendar with Honeycomb Base and Bee Design instruction: step 1 - Cut 2 canvas file
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Laser Cut Moving Wooden Perpetual 2026 Calendar with Honeycomb Base and Bee Design instruction: step 1 - Cut 2 canvas file
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Laser Cut Moving Wooden Perpetual 2026 Calendar with Honeycomb Base and Bee Design instruction: step 1 - Cut 2 canvas file
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Cut the file per your machine and materials.  There are 2 canvases. One is the rings to stack on a crafting stick (wooden dowel) of your choosing.  Adjust diameter of inner circle to fit your stick.  If you are going to use a bearing inside the base like I did, then I suggest you use that diameter stick.  The other canvas is the calendar and base.  Use the new box builder software Xtool provides if you desire a different size or have different thickness material. 

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Step2: Organize your cut pieces

Laser Cut Moving Wooden Perpetual 2026 Calendar with Honeycomb Base and Bee Design instruction: step 2 - Organize your cut pieces
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Laser Cut Moving Wooden Perpetual 2026 Calendar with Honeycomb Base and Bee Design instruction: step 2 - Organize your cut pieces
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Laser Cut Moving Wooden Perpetual 2026 Calendar with Honeycomb Base and Bee Design instruction: step 2 - Organize your cut pieces
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Do a test fit here to make sure everything aligns.  I glued the bearing inside the box and held it in place with a stick.  After that is dry, it is time to glue everything else.  I started with the knob (made 4 rings to play with the look so choose what you like then cover with honey comb circle.  I then glued the calendar tiles and added in the “ be positive” as a filler.  Finally I added the worker bees and the queen.  

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Step3: Spin and Enjoy

Laser Cut Moving Wooden Perpetual 2026 Calendar with Honeycomb Base and Bee Design instruction: step 3 - Spin and Enjoy
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Laser Cut Moving Wooden Perpetual 2026 Calendar with Honeycomb Base and Bee Design instruction: step 3 - Spin and Enjoy
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Laser Cut Moving Wooden Perpetual 2026 Calendar with Honeycomb Base and Bee Design instruction: step 3 - Spin and Enjoy
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Obviously you can decorate the box.  

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