There are many box types available on boxes.py.  One of the more interesting designs is a box with an integrated hinge.  This clever design will build a functional hinge right in your laser cut out.  I thought this project would be a great way to test this design out on a small scale.  

As you can see in the screenshot, I have used the dimensions of 40 mm for the length, width, and height.  This small box will be perfect for our small pebble collection.

Please keep in mind the “burn” setting accounts for the kerf of your laser.  I am using a D1 with a 5W laser, so I know my laser has a kerf of .08mm.  

When you download the design, it should open up in Microsoft Edge as a new tab.  Just right click and choose to save the file to your computer.  This saves an SVG to your downloads folder.  Now, drag and drop this in the XCS canvas.  

Remember to not resize the design once imported.  This will change the dimensions of the finger joints and the ends won't fit together. 

You can easily customize the box by adding text or images to any of the panels.  Just study the finger joints and anticipate how the box goes together.  You may need to cut out a test box to determine where each piece goes and then engrave the panels.

The settings in this file are for the D1 with a 5W laser.  You may need to adjust for your laser setup.

Now let's run this job on the laser.  Be sure to follow all the safety rules that come with your laser.  Always wear personal protective equipment when the laser is in operation.  

Once the box is cut out, dry fit all the parts to make sure everything works.  Next, assemble the box using wood glue on the joints where the finger joints touch.  Wipe off any excess glue with a wet paper towel or old damp sponge.