Quick-Latch Storage Box
📝 Overview
This is a functional, minimalistic storage box with a quick-slide latch mechanism and a hinged lid. Perfect for storing small items, tools, or electronics, it’s fully mechanical — no screws, springs, or electronics required. Designed with ease of 3D printing in mind, it prints as a single unit with just a bit of support removal and a filament pin for the hinge.
Whether you're organizing your desk, workshop, or just enjoy clever mechanical designs, this box is both practical and fun to assemble!
📦 Dimensions
- Width: 150 mm
- Height: 60 mm
- Depth: 80 mm
🖨️ Print Settings
- Printer type: FDM
- Supports: Yes (minimal, for hinge and latch)
- Layer height: 0.2 mm recommended
- Material: PLA, PETG or similar
- Infill: 15–20% is sufficient
🔧 Assembly Instructions
- Print the model with supports enabled (especially around the hinge and latch area).
- Carefully remove the supports after printing.
- To assemble the lid:
- Locate the hinge holes on the box and the lid.
- Use a short piece of 1.75 mm filament as a hinge pin.
- Slide it through the holes to connect the lid to the body.
- Trim any excess filament.
- Test the slide latch mechanism — it should move smoothly and lock the lid in place.
No glue, screws, or extra parts needed — just your printer and a filament scrap!
💡 Why You'll Love It
- 🔒 Secure quick-latch closure
- 🧩 All-mechanical design
- 🖨️ Easy to print and assemble
- 🎁 Great gift, desk box, or print project for beginners and tinkerers
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