BoxForge

About the BoxForge generator

BoxForge is a fully parametric box generator for laser cutters. You enter the size you want, pick your material and the joint type and it works out every panel for you. The result is a cutting plan you can send straight to your laser, so you never draw a box piece by piece again.

What you can adjust

• Outside or inside measurements, so the box fits the space — or the contents.
• Material thickness from presets or a custom value, plus your machine's kerf.
• Finger joints or flat, glued edges, with a target tooth width you can change.
• A 3D preview you can spin, and a flat cutting plan with every panel named.

How it goes together

Finger joints interlock like puzzle teeth, so the panels hold together without glue. Flat edges keep the sides straight and are meant to be glued. Use outside measurements when the box has to fit into a fixed space, and inside measurements when something has to fit into the box.

Tips for a clean cut

Measure your sheet with calipers before you cut: material sold as 3 mm is often a little thicker or thinner, and that changes how tight the joints feel. Enter the kerf you measured on your own machine. If the first box is too tight or too loose, adjust the kerf in small steps and test again on scrap.

Frequently asked questions