Alec Frigo Laser Cut Tote

The start of this project was just taking the existing 3d model for my previous project and changing the dimensions, specifically the thickness, of the toolbox and then removing small sections of overlap. This created interlocking components that could be easily glued together. I then exported the model as a pdf and uploaded said pdf to a website that operated the laser cutter. I then ran the laser cutter and cut out all of the parts for my tote. After that, I used wood glue and some tape to fix all of the parts together.

The result of this project is a small and lightweight tool tote that is more fragile than the one I handmade. This one, however, is more decorated and in my opinion, looks significantly nicer than the handcrafted one. Utility-wise, this laser-cut tote is more suited for small and lightweight objects, as opposed to tools and heavier components like the handmade one.

If I were to do this project again, I would likely choose something other than a tool tote. Most likely I'd like to build a DnD dice tower or something similar. I enjoyed making this tote and found it to be much faster and easier than handmaking/cutting like the first one. I also laser engraved this tool tote which was interesting.