LazyMans Box

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This is a modular System that makes it incredibly easy to create a Box, Suitcase or Chest. Simply print 4 corners and 12 sides, and you'll have a Frame in no time. Next, insert Panels into the Frame, and voila! You've got yourself a sturdy box. Of course, these Panels can be made of any material you want - wood, metal, acrylic, or even something entirely different. In one of my example photos, I used Acrylic panels to create a transparent Box for protecting a Buddha statue. Since I wanted to be able to remove the statue easily, I didn't glue this particular box together. The Size of the Box is determined by the length of the "Sides". The idea behind this system is that the sides can be scaled in the Slicer Software to any size you need, making it possible to create boxes of virtually any dimension. There are two different sizes of "sides" available - one for 2mm panels and another for 4mm panels. In my case, I used the "4mm Side" and "Corner 2" components, which I scaled down in all three dimensions to 50%. This allowed me to create a slot in the "Side" that was just 2mm wide, perfect for fitting a 2mm Acrylic plate. Then, I simply scaled the "Sides" to the length I needed. If you want to add a Lid to your Box, you'll need to use Hinges - but don't worry, this system has got you covered! The "LID corner", "LID corner hinge", and "LID side" components make it easy to create a Lid with integrated Hinges. And with just two M3x30mm Bolts and nuts, you'll have a sturdy lid that will last. Check out the photos for examples of boxes made with 4mm Plywood sides, 2mm Acrylic sides, and even 2mm Acrylic and 2mm Metal sides! One of my boxes had a top made from 1mm Aluminum, but it turned out to be just a bit too thin - so I shimmed it with the optional Shim. The Screen Shot should give you a better idea of how all the parts fit together. And if you're wondering about securing your Lid in place, don't worry - there's an easy solution for that too! The Lock consists of four printed parts, one M4x45mm Bolt, and one M4 Nut. If you want to make your Hinges even stronger, I've included some extra hinges for you. And if you need a Handle to carry your box around, I've got you covered there too - the Handle is made up of three printed parts, two M3x20mm Bolts, and 2 M3 Nuts. One more thing: if you want to keep your Lid from swinging shut unexpectedly, I recommend using the "LID open holder.stl" component. This part has three pivot points, but when printed, they should move freely - keeping your Lid in place until you're ready to close it.