BoxHinge

About the BoxHinge generator

BoxHinge adds a pivoting lid to the basic box. The lid drops inside the walls and two teeth run through holes in the side panels, so it hinges without any loose hardware: lift the front edge and the lid swings open.

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

The teeth are cut as part of the lid and pass right through the side panels. The hole is sized to the material thickness, so the lid turns freely but cannot fall out.

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