3DPrinted Coffin / Stashbox

 The Coffin / Stash-Box is a decorative and useful item for Halloween Party fun :) Enjoy!

The choice of materials {3D Printer Filament type} is up to you. I used PETg; simply because it is my Fav filament type. Gcode [a slicer program output] and any ‘fine tuning’ your 3D Printer requires is, of course, up to you and your choice of filament. This design is quite simple and it is doubtful you will need to do any fine-tuning.

Additional decorative options available in stl format [also listed]. My final choice: Raised Decorative Top Plate w/ Chain design. You might also print in a wood-fill PLA and paint it for a more rustic looking result. I made the original in red PETg a year ago and have made several more 'on request' for friends and local establishments. It even makes a sweet candy dish :).

Materials:

3D Printer filament. {Your choice}

Felt cloth: {Similar to: Felt on Amazon}

Paints: Your choice of colors … obviously ;)

PN #J - - :Lighter {not required, but nice to have for ‘hairy prints’ ;) } similar to: {Barbecue Lighter on Amazon}

PN #K - - :Mirror Button ;Similar to: {Decorative Mirror Cap on Amazon}:

‘Glue’ in this case I recommend Cryanoacrylate Gel {Best option I’ve found for PETg}.

Used/Discarded Bicycle Spoke {new ones will work, so will 2mm 'crafting' rod.}

-G- : 116mm trimmed

-H- : 15mm trimmed

-I- : 10mm trimmed

Note: 2x 10mm and 2x 15mm ‘spoke bits’ are used for the Latch{Handles}. 1 15mm unit is needed for the internal hinge.

Tools:

You will need a 3D Printer … just say’n :)

Needle-Noes Pliers

Exacto; razor knife:

Sand-Paper / Block:

Lighter {‘stringing’ removal}

Mini Bolt Cutter;

Scissors:

Rule or Carpenters Square / Measuring Device {or calipers}

Dykes/Nippers:

Hammer:

Sharpie:

STL Print files:

1. Print Files: [1ea.]

-A- : [1, 2 or 3]: CSB Bottom .stl

-B- : [1 or 2]: CSB Top/Lid Blank .stl

-B2- : [RIP-ed Raised Chains Design]: CSB Top Decorative Plate .stl [Raised Decorations Option, add to 'blank' Top #1]

-C- : CSB C Internal Lid .stl

-D- : CSB D Papers Holder .stl

-E- : CSB E Papers Adjustment Clip .stl

-F- : CSB F Latch Mechanism .stl [Optional; can be used as 'handles' for the coffin ends :) ]

Perform any 'clean-up' [aka: post processing] required to achieve the desired results {as this item can be used as a ‘simple decoration’ it may not be necessary to do much, if any, cleanup; even the 'strings' might look appropriate as 'cob-web' in a diorama setting { I'm not making a diorama this year ;) }; if however you intend to use the box ‘for real’, as it were, then you may wish to indulge in extra cleanup. Sanding at least and Painting is optional.}

3.1 Cut Spokes to length: 2x 10mm, 3x 15mm, 1x 116mm.

3.2.a Insert spoke/shafts Internal Lid.

Insert spoke/shaft into internal lid [see video] Note: the 15mm spoke bit [metal shaft] will only go in ‘easily’ from a top-down orientation, as shown in video.

3.2.b Insert spoke/shafts Top[-B-] to Bottom[-A-]

3.4 Assemble Top

3.4.a Attach Holder [-D-] to Top[-B-] using epoxy [Cyanoacrylate Gel] Allow to cure {5min.}

3.4.b Add Decorative Plate

3.3 Assemble Latching Mechanism [optional] using epoxy [Cyanoacrylate Gel] and one ea. 10 & 15mm spoke-bits. Allow Cure Time {5min}. 

4. Attach Felt Bottom to Coffin Bottom using Cyanoacrylate Gel

4.1. Allow Cure Time {S/B appx. 5Min. For the Gel to cure.}

  5. Painting [Optional? Your choice :) ]

TA-DA! Party Hardy