Simple Pencil Box 6-40™

Instructions

More information here: https://community.shapertools.com/t/how-to-make-a-simple-pencil-box/14167 There are two versions of the files: metric and SAE. Make sure that you use the correct files. Option: If you want you can start by making a jig. I have included a SVG for the Workstation. The jig is based on a 18 mm MDF board of 400 x 137 mm. The file is SPB 40 Spoilerboard WS.svg. The jig shape is pocketed with a 8 mm roughing bit or the biggest bit that you have in 2 mm increments. Total depth 6 mm. Finnish the shape with straight up cutting bit with an inside cut. The corners are cut with an offset of -0,5 mm for a dogbone shape. Cut the four holes for attaching to the horizontal holder of the Workstation. First the pockets 13 mm deep then the 6 mm holes through the MDF. Cut the Top and Bottom first. Position the wood board on the Workstation and use double-sided tape to hold it in place. You need the tape to hold the parts for the last cuts. Set the grid to the top left corner of the wood (or optional SPB jig). Import the file SPB 40 Top and Bottom.svg Use 3 mm cutter for all the cuts. Do not forget to Z-touch before cutting. First cut the outline of the shapes with the cutter set to 0,5 mm. This helps to check the position of the elements on your wood. Then cut the groove with inside cut to the depth of 3 mm (2 x 1,5mm) + 0,1mm for the longitudinal grooves and the finger ‘hole’ 2 mm deep. Be careful when cutting along the gain of the wood. Then the outside to the depth of the wood (4x 1,5 mm) 6mm. Note: if you board is not exactly 6 mm you have to adapt the half dimensions +/- 3mm. Remove all the cut parts The Sides: Position the wood board on the Workstation and use double-sided tape to hold it in place. You need the tape to hold the parts for the last cuts. Make sure to have tape in the top left side for the two sides. Before you import the SPB 40 Sides 2 up.svg duplicate the workspace remove the SB 40 Top and Bottom.svg file and routing history from your workspace. Import the SVG file and position it top-left corner. First the four horizontal grooves are inside cut across the full length of the board at 3 mm depth (2x 1,5mm) Check the width of the groove with the Top you just cut so that it fits. If needed use a negative offset to make the groove wider. The vertical rabbets are cut to half the thickness of your wood (3 mm) Then the outside is cut is made to full depth in 1,5 mm increments as outside cuts Remove all the cut parts Now all the parts are cut and the box can be assembled and should fit perfectly together. Finishing: As you wish - sides can be rounded with a standard router with a 3 mm rounded bit Use Rubio Monocoat for a lasting finish. . SAE (inch) version Box (outside)size: 7.5in x 3.75in x 1.66in Wood size: 15in x 4in x 0.25in x2 Cutter 1/8in If you are using the Workstation jig use the SAE version of the spoilerboard.