Slip Lid Box Generator

A finger-jointed box with a lift-off lid that slips down over the walls like a classic gift box, with an optional carry handle.

Settings

Units

Inside size

Width

Depth

Height

Lid

Lid height

How far the lid reaches down over the walls, including the top.

Lid clearance

Gap on each side between the box walls and the lid. Raise it if the lid binds.

Lid grip

Construction

Material thickness

Finger width

Vector Export

3D Print Design

The STL and 3MF are ready to print: the box and the lid each come out as one solid piece, with the lid upside down so it needs no supports. The handle is a small extra part that pushes into the lid.

3MF preserves richer print metadata when your slicer supports it.

Generate a design to see the 2D preview

Generate a design to see the export preview

Inspirational Palette

297mm × 469mm

(11.7in × 18.5in)

Examples

Cut from cherry plywood. The lid slips over the box and the handle tabs into two slots in the lid.

Laser cut finger joint box in cherry plywood beside its slip-over lid with a standing handle

Material used:

TruFlat® Cherry Plywood

Set the material thickness to match your sheet before cutting, since every tab and slot is sized from it.

How To Use

Frequently Asked Questions

Start with the default clearance of 0.2 mm per side. If the lid is stiff, raise it by 0.05 mm at a time. If it falls off, lower it.

Choose the handle for a standing grip with tabs that lock into the lid, or the finger hole for a flat lid you can stack things on.

Yes, up to 8 mm. The finger joints, the lid size and the handle slots all follow the material thickness.

Visit the MyLaserTools Learning Center for a step-by-step Slip Lid Box Generator guide, plus material tips and file-format help for laser cutting, CNC, and 3D printing. The guides walk you through every setting and how to prepare your files for your machine.

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About

This free slip lid box generator lays out a finger-jointed box and a matching lid that slips down over its walls, the same construction as a shop gift box. The lid is sized from your sheet thickness plus a clearance you control, so it lifts off smoothly and stays put when the box is carried. Add a standing handle or a finger hole to the lid and use it for keepsake boxes, jewellery boxes, gift packaging and storage where hinges would be overkill.

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