Nate Goodwin Project 2: Laser Cutting

Process:

To get a hand of the process, we originally created a pencil box in Fusion 360 to learn how to build schematics.


After learning this, we tried making our own boxes. My box had the original intent to have a hinge lid, however I ran out of time and was not able to finish the lid of the box.


After creating this, I created .DXF versions of the side i wanted to use. I then sent these to the printer and cut out my pieces.

After this, I took the piece and engraved my piece using the laser as well. 


Finally, I glued my pieces together using wood glue, and got the finished product.


Results

I'm relatively happy with the results. My measurements were accurate which was really nice, and everything slot in really nicely. I ended up having some useless hinges as an end product, but they make it look unique even if there's no lid. The eye looks awesome as well, even if it's a bit off-center.

Reflection

There are a few flaws with my box. I originally intended for there to be a lid, as you can see with the hinges. If I had more time, I would have created a lid to go with the box. Another issue was during the engraving. I learned that I should add the engraving onto the wood before cutting. This ended up creating an off-center eye, which I'm fine with but it's something to remember for next time I cut.


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