2 sun cube box
I have attached the panels -Yosegi and walnut wood- to the 2 sun cube drawer 4 steps Japanese puzzle box. As mentioned before, this time we have two types: traditional Yosegi and three-color checkered pattern (Ichimatsu) designs, with walnut wood side panels.
The top and bottom panels (Yosegi and Ichimastu design) are made of 2.5mm shina-plywood. I used to use 3mm plywood, but after the economic downturn caused by the covid-19, it became difficult to obtain, so I am currently using 2.5mm. Additionally, the global price of plywood has increased significantly, more than doubling since before the covid-19. Therefore, I will likely use MDF board instead of plywood in the future.
The process of making these paneled boxes is divided into three main steps. First, the top and bottom plywood panels (Yosegi and checkered) are attached. Simply gluing them can cause the boards to shift or lift, so I apply pressure with rubber bands. When attaching these top and bottom panels, since they are attached to a movable board (aruki) on the top surface, applying too much force can break the movable board. Therefore, I use rubber bands that apply light pressure.
Second, I attach the walnut wood panels to the sides of box (the fixed boards of the structural side panels). These surfaces are supported by the structural axis, so they can withstand a lot of force. Therefore, after gluing the walnut panels, I apply pressure using a manual press machine. I leave it in this state overnight.
Finally, I attach the walnut panels to the two movable boards on the sides. Similar to the first step, since these are also movable boards, I use rubber bands to apply pressure and leave it overnight.
I have made several types of 2-sun cube boxes, but this drawer 4 steps one was actually the first 2-sun cube box I ever made. Due to cost considerations, I need to increase the production volume when I make the 2-sun cube boxes, but because it is hard work, I believe there will be fewer opportunities to produce them in the future. However, I like this drawer 4 steps cube box, so I intend to continue making this type😊
The top and bottom panels (Yosegi and Ichimastu design) are made of 2.5mm shina-plywood. I used to use 3mm plywood, but after the economic downturn caused by the covid-19, it became difficult to obtain, so I am currently using 2.5mm. Additionally, the global price of plywood has increased significantly, more than doubling since before the covid-19. Therefore, I will likely use MDF board instead of plywood in the future.
The process of making these paneled boxes is divided into three main steps. First, the top and bottom plywood panels (Yosegi and checkered) are attached. Simply gluing them can cause the boards to shift or lift, so I apply pressure with rubber bands. When attaching these top and bottom panels, since they are attached to a movable board (aruki) on the top surface, applying too much force can break the movable board. Therefore, I use rubber bands that apply light pressure.
Second, I attach the walnut wood panels to the sides of box (the fixed boards of the structural side panels). These surfaces are supported by the structural axis, so they can withstand a lot of force. Therefore, after gluing the walnut panels, I apply pressure using a manual press machine. I leave it in this state overnight.
Finally, I attach the walnut panels to the two movable boards on the sides. Similar to the first step, since these are also movable boards, I use rubber bands to apply pressure and leave it overnight.
I have made several types of 2-sun cube boxes, but this drawer 4 steps one was actually the first 2-sun cube box I ever made. Due to cost considerations, I need to increase the production volume when I make the 2-sun cube boxes, but because it is hard work, I believe there will be fewer opportunities to produce them in the future. However, I like this drawer 4 steps cube box, so I intend to continue making this type😊
