Settlers of Catan Storage Box

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I designed a beautiful wooden box for storing printed Settlers of Catan tiles, capable of holding a 6-player game with the water extension pack. I've included a detailed PDF list of required wooden pieces for reference. A skilled carpenter had cut these parts on their CNC cutter, but you can also find a friendly person at your local home improvement store to help you out. Begin by attaching the outer parts to the bottom plate and then glue the spacers to the left and right. Next, place the floors on top of it. To assemble the drawers, glue them together without the front part, insert them into the finished box, and hold the front in place to ensure a snug fit. Apply some wax to the underside and sides of the drawer for smoother operation. For attaching the lid, you'll need a hinge like this one: https://www.amazon.com/13916-Bracket-Hinge-32x900mm-Stainless/dp/B000VD9944/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1472840410&sr=8-3&keywords=hinge. You'll also need to create a 45-degree angle at the connection point between the lid and the box. Sand or use a rotary tool if available. Finally, apply oil to all wood surfaces for a beautiful shine, attach some fabric to the inside of the lid to protect the tiles from bumping into the wood during transport, and add locks like these: https://www.amazon.com/Lock-for-Jewelry-Box-bronze/dp/B00XZR93JE/ref=pd_sim_201_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Q4KWG4HTMHCCBX50N50C. I understand that this description might not be as detailed as you need, so please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. I'm happy to help and improve my description. For the inlay, check out these parts I used: Tile Holder of the top: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1749597 Card holder: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1749619 Border piece holder: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1749612 Playing Piece Boxes: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:466723 with the inlay http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1234078 Note that the pictures don't show the updated version completely, as I made some improvements after finishing the box. There are now only two drawers instead of three, and I added spacers for easier floor attachment. Update 11.12.2016: I've finally found the time to update this design and added the requested front part, split into three parts for easier printing. I also included a German version of the name plate for those who prefer playing in the original language.