Gift Box #16
Added 2024-11-22 00:30:34 +0000 UTCI present to you, the first gift box of 2024 ! This box has a cam connected to the center portion of the bow so when turned, it pushes out the top ribbons and the catch allowing the box top to be pulled off.
WARNING You will need to use a lubricant of some kind to reduce the cam friction so it turns more easily. I suggest PTFE Lubricate Spray(aff). Its a thin spray that dry's but doesn't seem to lose its lubrication over time. Its like magic, seriously.
Printing
Its roughly 100mm x 100m x 80mm tall. The top prints in place as one part, none of the parts require supports, designed for a .4mm nozzle. The bow and ribbons for the top are printed separately and are glued on. I used Starbond Medium CA(aff) glue. I printed all the parts in the orientation the stl’s are provided in. Use helper discs or a bring to them to keep the ribbons stable during printing. I printed everything at .2 layer heights but the box could definitely be printed at a larger layer height without issue.
Thanks to Jamg HE for being the filament sponsor by providing their PLA+ for this years gift boxes. I used their green, blue and white for this box. You can get an additional 10% off with coupon code: ICEDC0611. Its a good deal for PLA+ when multiple spools are purchased.
