Box with Sliding Lid

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I needed a gift box with a removable lid for my dad, something he could use to present a special gift to my brother Brandon. The attached STL file includes a blank lid without any inscriptions, giving you the freedom to customize it as per your preference. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a suitable design among the available options that met my requirements. To make it more personalized, I added the letter B to the lid, since it's intended for my brother. You can easily modify the box using the provided .blend file to suit your needs - increase its size, width or height as desired. Additionally, you can add your own text or designs to this gift box, making it even more special. If you need help with customizing the design in Blender, feel free to reach out to me and I'll do my best to assist you. As for slicing support material, I've encountered some issues with Slic3r PE and PrusaSlicer - they tend to add excessive material that often sticks to the bed during printing. This has made me rely on Simplify3D for support material slicing whenever possible. To ensure a smooth printing experience, please refer to the printing instructions below. Before proceeding, I recommend creating a pause in the print at the layer preceding the typical end of the support (color or filament change). This will give you enough time to prepare the lid for its placement on top of the box. If you choose to print the lid separately from the box, simply remove it after printing and apply a small amount of water-soluble glue stick to the edge where the box will be printed next. Once this is done, you can reattach the lid as if it were support material - make sure to use a damp sponge or paper towel to easily remove any excess glue afterwards.