Puzzle Present #16

Gift Box #16

This is the sixteenth gift box gift box in a series of gift boxes that may all look the same on the outside but each has a different secret way of opening. 

This box has a cam connected to the center loop of the bow. When you turn the loop it pushes out all four top spring loaded ribbons allowing the box top to be pulled off.
 

WARNING: You will need to use a lubricant of some kind to reduce the cam friction so it turns more easily. I suggest PTFE Lubricate Spray(aff). Its a thin spray that dry's but doesn't seem to lose its lubrication over time. It’s like magic, seriously.

 
Print Instructions

Its roughly 100mm x 100m x 80mm tall. The top prints in place as one part, none of the parts require supports. The bow and ribbons are printed separately and glued on. I printed all the parts in the orientation provided. I prefer the vertical orientation for the ribbons for a smoother surface finish.  I added helper pads to them to keep them stable during printing. I printed everything at .2 layer heights but the box could definitely be printed at a larger layer height without issue. I added helper pads to them to keep them stable during printing. For best results use a .4mm nozzle. 

 

I used Starbond Medium CA(aff) to glue on the ribbons.  Put the glue in the middle and let it naturally spread out. If you don’t already own as set of these clamps (aff.) you should pick them up, they really help with gluing the ribbons on. 

Thanks to Jamg HE for being the filament sponsor by providing their PLA+ for this years gift boxes. I used their green, blue and white for this box. You can get an additional 10% off with coupon code: ICEDC0611 using this link. Its a good deal for PLA+ when multiple spools are purchased.

 

Printed on the Muldex rep-rap IDEX printer.