Puzzle Box

[wjbzone]

I wanted to make a wood joint that would be difficult to cut without a CNC machine. (Try this Norm!)

I cut all the puzzle shaped tabs and slots with a 3/8 bit. I left about 0.005" clearance per side and it went together tight.

I used three different stains to give a contrast.

Nothing special about it, but I think it looks neat. It will hold CD's. I think a table top with this type of joint would look good.

Bill

[Ken_Shea]

Yes that is very neat Bill, looks pretty simple first glance but when you look at it in regards to drawing and the tool paths it gets a more sophisticated.


Nice Work

EDIT:
What do you have in mind for the top?

[wjbzone]

No plans for a top this time. I just wanted to see if it would go together. I didn't know if the clearance allowance would be right. I think it is a little tight for the box. I don't know if it might start to split later on. I'm going to go ahead and coat it with varnish and use as is.