# Closed Box with Finger Joints + Pattern (Live Session #24)

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This is the project created for the Q&A Video below

⚠️ Note that this template has not been fully tested and it's not an official Cuttle template, but you can use it as a starting point for your own projects.

[YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvv4nT5T_Ws)

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/Hvv4nT5T_Ws)

## Video Tutorial

Note: This video uses the [Open Box template](https://cuttle.xyz/@toby/Open-Box-with-Finger-Joints-D2ugGEvYUNfd) but the explanations are still relevant.

[YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJTFSrj9S5I)

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/AJTFSrj9S5I)

## How to Use

1.  Set the dimensions (`width`, `depth`, and `height`) of your desired box.
    
2.  Set the `materialThickness` based on the material you're cutting. This will determine the height of the finger joints.
    
3.  Set the `kerf` to compensate for the kerf of your cutter. A value of 0.007" is usually good for tight-fitting laser-cut finger joints, but you'll need to adjust this depending on your material, material thickness, and cutter.
    
4.  Optional: adjust the `tabWidth` if you want your finger joint tabs to be bigger or smaller.
    

## Customizing

This box is a good starting point for making enclosures. You may want to cut additional holes depending on your project. Click Edit in Cuttle to customize each face: the **Front**, **Back**, **Left**, **Right**, **Top**, and **Bottom** components.

## Assembly

The finger joints will slot into each other with a tight fit. You may need to use a rubber mallet to tab them in.

This diagram shows how the pieces fit together:

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LICENSE

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You may create physical items for personal use.

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