Cube drawer box
It was rainy again from the morning today. Since the humidity was a bit high, I decided to avoid tasks like attaching Aruki or gluing panels, which are best done in dry conditions. After thinking about what I could work on instead, I decided to start the next project. I don’t need to make many, but I do have to produce some 2-sun cube 4-step drawer boxes. So, I started working on those. This morning, I prepared the materials, cut them to the correct dimensions, and made the frame parts.
Actually This puzzle box is very delicate. The structure of the box is made slightly thinner than usual, which can be a bit concerning. However, since it’s a box with a drawer, there is one divider panel inside. This panel helps reinforce the structure and adds support. Also, because it’s a 2-sun size, the small overall size helps keep the thinner frame panels stable. I’d like to make the axis panels a little thicker, but since the drawer needs to fit inside, I can’t make them any thicker. The only solution would be to make the whole box larger. The frame, axis panels, and Aruki panels of this box are made with a thickness of about 4.0 to 4.2 mm. In the afternoon, I assembled the frame panels. Since this is a small batch (about 23 pieces), each step doesn’t take too much time. The design will be a combination of traditional Yosegi and walnut wood.
After that, I continued working on the knock box and drilled holes into the inner panels for attaching screws.
These hidden inner panels are made of MDF board, which can crack if screws are forced in. So I drill pilot holes first. The position of these holes—and where the screws go—is very important. They must align perfectly with the magnets to make full use of the magnetic force. When I have time, I will attach the screws to these panels. When doing so, I’ll also apply glue to secure the screws firmly in place.
Last week, we had some warm days, and the cherry blossoms bloomed quite a lot. But with this week’s rain, some of them have already started to fall. I went out a little while ago and saw a few places where the petals were scattered. Next week, many schools will be holding entrance ceremonies. Cherry blossoms go very well with these ceremonies. For Japanese people, cherry blossoms during graduation and entrance ceremonies are a very familiar and nostalgic sight.
Actually This puzzle box is very delicate. The structure of the box is made slightly thinner than usual, which can be a bit concerning. However, since it’s a box with a drawer, there is one divider panel inside. This panel helps reinforce the structure and adds support. Also, because it’s a 2-sun size, the small overall size helps keep the thinner frame panels stable. I’d like to make the axis panels a little thicker, but since the drawer needs to fit inside, I can’t make them any thicker. The only solution would be to make the whole box larger. The frame, axis panels, and Aruki panels of this box are made with a thickness of about 4.0 to 4.2 mm. In the afternoon, I assembled the frame panels. Since this is a small batch (about 23 pieces), each step doesn’t take too much time. The design will be a combination of traditional Yosegi and walnut wood.
After that, I continued working on the knock box and drilled holes into the inner panels for attaching screws.
These hidden inner panels are made of MDF board, which can crack if screws are forced in. So I drill pilot holes first. The position of these holes—and where the screws go—is very important. They must align perfectly with the magnets to make full use of the magnetic force. When I have time, I will attach the screws to these panels. When doing so, I’ll also apply glue to secure the screws firmly in place.
Last week, we had some warm days, and the cherry blossoms bloomed quite a lot. But with this week’s rain, some of them have already started to fall. I went out a little while ago and saw a few places where the petals were scattered. Next week, many schools will be holding entrance ceremonies. Cherry blossoms go very well with these ceremonies. For Japanese people, cherry blossoms during graduation and entrance ceremonies are a very familiar and nostalgic sight.
