Secret locking Dovetail Box - Free 3D Print Model

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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Round Magnet

M5 Flat Head Socket Cap Machine Screw (FHCS)

Description

The Secret locking (impossible) Dovetail Box

YouTube Short

This box looks like impossible to open, because it has a dovetail connection on all 4 sides.

The magic trick is to slide it diagonally when the pin is released.

You release the pin with a good clap on the bottom of the box.

It could take hours to get the trick to solve that puzzle Box for others.

Impossible Dovetail Box

This is not my invention, i see boxes like this in some online shops. I redesigned it from scratch, to support maker supply parts with a magnetic locking mechanism and gave the box the maximum space to store items, to make it usable.

You need 3pcs of Ø4x2 magnets and a M5 Bolt (Used as weight and secure the magnet)

The looking mechanism is only on one side, but the lid can be turned (2 locking holes)

To secure it, simple shake a bit and the magnet holds the pin in place
To release, hold the box in your hand and clap on the bottom of it.

Assembly:

First prepare the screw with the magnet. The screw act as weight and secure the magnet.

Take another magnet and use the prepared pin to insert it in the hole on the lid.

It's press fit, if you want take a drop of glue

Insert the pin to the hole. All done! You can close the lid!

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Comment & Rating (224)

@jpleite

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

very well designed. it is so fun to watch people solve it!

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@BamBamDesign

Thanks for like and share your make👍

@oliver3D

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Super cool magic Box. came out pretty good. thx for sharing.

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@BamBamDesign

You're welcome. Thanks for the nice review👍

@dbfrank

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Printed perfectly. P1S. Thank you!!

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@BamBamDesign

Thanks for sharing your make🤗

@schtiewie

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

easy to print, and great fun , wenn perplex try to open

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@BamBamDesign

Thank you for the review😊👍

@schtiewie

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Hallo very nice! i like your models. thx for sharing

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@BamBamDesign

Thank you for review and boost🤗

@user_3672541164

Amazing box! I can't wait to try it with my family... I used a 8x3mm magnet I had at home editing one hole easily with BambuStudio, also had the screw at home; it's bigger, but it does the job well. I've glued a small strip of black adhesive velvet so that the lid fits more snugly on the box (attached picture) Printed perfectly with P1S and Polymaker PLA