This is for all of my fellow makers who are looking for something cool to make. What you need is a laser cutter or cnc router, and some plywood or mdf or whatever you find fitting.
Feel free to contact me with any feedback or if you have questions about the making process. Thank you for your support and go make!
Compatible with All Laser Software
Ordering this file will allow you to download it instantly as a ZIP archive. The included file formats (SVG, DXF, and LightBurn) are compatible with popular laser software like LightBurn, LaserGRBL, RDWorks, xTool Creative Space (XCS) and more. No matter your setup, these files are ready for your laser cutter.
Included Files:
- SVG: Scalable Vector Graphics for universal compatibility
- DXF: Detailed CAD-compatible format for precise cutting
- LightBurn: Optimized for LightBurn users.
Materials & Assembly:
Designed for 3mm plywood or MDF. Includes detailed instructions for assembly. This is what you need to make it:
- 3mm plywood: 1 sheets sized mininum 32x35cm or more (I use birch BB/BB)
- CA glue or wood glue
*optional - spray wood finish (I use satin, not glossy finish)
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
Not sure where to start, so here goes…
This project started as a simple idea to use up leftover plywood and scratch my itch for designing a puzzle. I’ve had puzzles on my mind for a while, even though clocks kept distracting me (haha).
The puzzle itself is built from hexagons arranged in various patterns. It’s fun, but let’s be honest—there are tons of hexagon puzzles out there. I needed something more. That’s when the idea of the box came in.
I wanted the puzzle to live in its own "home"—something like an old-school NES or N64 cartridge case (big fan here). The box design turned into a bigger challenge than I expected, especially when I realized it needed a lid to keep the pieces secure. After many tweaks, I finally got it right, and now the lid fits snugly in the box, only coming out when you want it to.
I couldn’t be happier with the result—a puzzle that’s as much fun to play as it is to store!
