Left-drag to rotate · Right-drag to pan · Scroll to zoom Drag to rotate · Pinch to zoom · Two-finger pan
Left-drag to rotate · Right-drag to pan · Scroll to zoom Drag to rotate · Pinch to zoom · Two-finger pan
Design custom finger-joint boxes for laser cutting in one interactive tool. Configure the size and joints, add lids, dividers or a raised bottom, edit the model directly in 3D, preview the assembly and export ready-to-cut SVG or DXF files.
Work in millimeters or inches and enter either external or usable internal dimensions. Choose an open box or a standard closed finger-joint box. The live summary shows the calculated external size, internal size and usable volume. Dimension sliders provide quick adjustments, while number fields allow precise values.
Left-drag to rotate, right-drag to pan and scroll to zoom. Switch between day and night appearance, view the finished assembly, or move the assembly slider through the construction sequence to the complete cutting layout. Changes are reflected immediately, and Ctrl/Cmd+Z restores the previous edit.
Add a removable lid, sliding lid, single-door lid or two-door lid. Each lid can be previewed in its open and closed position. Where available, the model also provides controls for the lower-piece corner radius, handle inclusion and handle width. Only compatible lid and box combinations are enabled.
Add dividers across the width and depth, set their quantity, and optionally add joints to the side walls or bottom. Divider positions can be dragged in the 3D model. Click a cell to enter an exact width or depth and lock important cell sizes. Individual divider segments can be removed to merge neighboring cells. The cutting layout and wall or bottom slots update automatically.
Click the side edge of the bottom panel in the assembled model and drag it upward, or enter an exact lift value in the popup editor. The generator recalculates usable height and volume, shortens dividers where required, and creates the matching wall slots and bottom joints in both export formats.
Enter the actual measured thickness of your plywood, MDF, acrylic or other sheet material. The real thickness may differ from the value stated by the manufacturer.
This setting controls the approximate width of the fingers around the edges of each panel. The generator automatically adjusts the joint pattern to fit the selected box dimensions.
Press-fit bumps are small rounded protrusions added inside the joints. They create extra friction between the parts and can help the box stay assembled without glue.
Increase or decrease the bump diameter depending on your material, machine accuracy and desired joint tightness.
Kerf is the small amount of material removed by the laser beam during cutting. Kerf compensation adjusts the cutting paths to improve the fit between connected parts.
The correct kerf value depends on your laser machine, material, cutting settings and focus.
SVG files are suitable for most laser cutting and vector design software. DXF files can be used with compatible CAD, CAM and laser cutting applications.
Always measure your material and make a small test cut before cutting the complete box. Slight differences in material thickness, kerf and machine calibration can affect the final joint fit.
This free tool is created and maintained by Ivan Bilous, founder of Vector Painter. Ivan is a designer, engineer and maker with more than ten years of experience creating original laser cutting projects and testing digital plans for accurate assembly.
Vector Painter develops SVG and DXF files for wooden models, boxes, miniatures, educational projects and decorative designs. The generator logic, exported paths and 3D preview are reviewed when the tool is updated.
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The SVG export follows the standard scalable vector graphics format. Kerf values and cutting settings should always be confirmed in your own laser software and on a small material sample.
Generated files are a design aid, not a substitute for test cuts or your machine manufacturer's safety instructions. Measure the real material thickness, verify the kerf, inspect the exported paths and supervise the laser cutter during operation.
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