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Week 4 Autumn Picnic: Making an autumn themed sandwich saver

Instruction
ABox (1).svg
ABox (1)
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Application scenario
Laser (30min)
Machine & module
xTool D1 Pro
40W
Material used
3mm Basswood Plywood
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Information
      Isn't it the worst to get to a perfectly planned picnic on a cool autumn day with someone only to find out that the sandwiches that you prepared are flatter than a pancake? Well with this project, you can create a nice sturdy way to protect those sandwiches from becoming a picnic casualty.
    
Instruction
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Step1: First we have to create a box
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Whenever I need to make a laser cut box, I go to boxes.py to create it. For this design I will show you what I did to create the box in case you want to change the dimensions for any other type of bread you might be using. I used thick cut white bread so that might be why mine looks a little deep.

You go to simple box→ then make sure that the type of lid that is there is selected none→ then put in your dimensions.

Think of it as if was standing upright. Always make sure you preview before you download to make sure it looks right. I would not suggest editing this file in lightburn afterwards unless you know what you are doing because the pieces might not fit together. 

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Step2: Import the svg file to lightburn and cut
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This is where you transfer the svg to lightburn and I have included mine and it can be used freely but if you want to use different dimensions you will have to create the new one. Important note: To make everything fit you might need to ungroup the pieces and move them around. This is not a big deal you can just use the ungroup function in lightburn.

 

Once you have it lined up, Send it to cut.

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Step3: Cut the embelishments
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This particular plywood I had was  being difficult to cut so I had to slow it down for the embellishments.  It is important to watch those types of things and adjust accordingly when doing a project. I thought these fall leaves would look good along with a pumpkin centerpiece.

I used the same piece of plywood and cut them. 

 

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Step4: Assemble
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I used super glue to assemble because it is faster but if you want to you can use wood glue. I first assembled the box and then arranged the embellishments on the box. I think it looks amazing in natural wood but you can definitely paint it fall colors, just make sure you use food safe paints as this will be near food. 

I just feel that this will be a cute way to protect your picnic and make sure that your plans are not flattened.

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xTool Supplies Used in This Template
xTool D1 Pro
xTool D1 Pro
3mm Basswood Plywood
3mm Basswood Plywood