Rack and Pinion Latch Book Box

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I sought a more engaging solution than the standard slide latch, so I opted to utilize Inkscape's gears extension to craft a unique rack and pinion closure. By turning the key, one can easily secure or release it. 3mm BB plywood was carefully cut using the Glowforge. Red lines indicate where cutting occurred. Black marks signify areas that were engraved.