# New “Sliding Lid Box” Cuttle Template

JAN 14, 2022

Here's the latest with [Cuttle](https://cuttle.xyz/).

## Sliding Lid Box

We just released a new [video tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NCilqwoTNg) and [template](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Sliding-Lid-Box-bPw6EKhxgyMd) for making a laser cut [Sliding Lid Box](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Sliding-Lid-Box-bPw6EKhxgyMd).

![](https://content.cuttle.xyz/blog/new-sliding-lid-box-cuttle-template/852874bf29482170bedda563a67ee91375e2a0688d8455fb51c6a15b79ba89d9.gif)

It’s a super clean design with laser engraved slots running along the top that accommodate the sliding lid.

![](https://cuttle-content.imgix.net/blog/new-sliding-lid-box-cuttle-template/fa11b1a9ed3511ad714be9371afacae6cffdc65d831a23d882bdc21e1ed7dc8b.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=60&fit=max&w=720&h=720&dpr=2)

Like our [other box templates](https://cuttle.xyz/templates), you can fully customize the dimensions and material thickness.

![](https://content.cuttle.xyz/blog/new-sliding-lid-box-cuttle-template/4ab113e57551b698691c388ea3f26eae8e446a742e621ae08eb72309d38954cb.gif)

## [Video Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NCilqwoTNg)

![](https://cuttle-content.imgix.net/blog/new-sliding-lid-box-cuttle-template/88e03a0ed8474498de5722327f9013e0e6a63ddc895c5c6e73e95bc5985b105a.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=60&fit=max&w=720&h=720&dpr=2)

In the [new video tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NCilqwoTNg), Federico walks you through:

-   Choosing an appropriate material (plywood with “MDF Core“)
-   Setting your dimensions and material thickness on the [template](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Sliding-Lid-Box-bPw6EKhxgyMd)
-   Setting your engrave settings for the slots — including our recommended settings for Glowforge
-   Tips to quickly clean the engraved slots
-   Assembling the box

The [Sliding Lid Box template](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Sliding-Lid-Box-bPw6EKhxgyMd) is free for the next two weeks (until March 21), then it will become a premium template.

## Engraving settings for the slots

The slots need to be engraved to a depth of at least .05 inches.

We’ve included our [recommended settings](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Sliding-Lid-Box-bPw6EKhxgyMd) for this engrave step on Glowforge with MDF core plywood (such as Proofgrade “Medium” plywood).

![](https://cuttle-content.imgix.net/blog/new-sliding-lid-box-cuttle-template/5ea5d9eb2ffd3e570fb5e01591d943984935c3f98e75580a839b3c18a99ad91c.png?auto=compress,format&q=60&fit=max&w=720&h=720&dpr=2)

But if you’re using a different laser or material we also have you covered!

At the end of the [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NCilqwoTNg), Federico demonstrates a technique for quickly testing engrave settings to get the perfect slot depth.

![](https://content.cuttle.xyz/blog/new-sliding-lid-box-cuttle-template/da073228ef48d89efb790fbe56b8590720d505268d07b1856a222658dcfb8065.gif)

We designed a [Depth Tester template](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Engrave-Depth-Tester-g1wbwKjGRxaH) consisting of a depth gauge and a series of test slots.

This allows you to quickly experiment with different engraving settings to find the perfect fit.

![Small circular photo of Toby](https://cuttle.xyz/images/blog-authors/Toby.jpg)

Toby Schachman