I used the recommended community box generator…it’s amazing, assembled perfectly. I highly recommend that everyyone try it
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Do you have a URL to share?
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I’ve been using that site forever it feels like. It’s always a great place to start.
Nice job making the box your own
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When using them I typically start by having them make as a frame, and then I modify everything from there to suite my own needs.
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Oh sure that’s a good one. You might also like this post, check out #3 in particular:
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Todd job. That living hinge is a killer.
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Very nice indeed! I hope you backed that living hinge with a piece of fabric—it’s supposed to help it last longer.
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I’ll do that. What fabric do you recommend?
mae
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My first living hindge:)
mae
Wow this looks awesome! I love that site!
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Thank you
mae
Looks great! I agree, the box generators are such a help!
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Really, anything sturdy, flexible and thin enough to not interfere with the mechanism. I’d use maybe a cotton or canvas if it fits.
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Thanks
mae
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I use thin felt with a sticky back from Michaels. For a tambour like yours I’ll increase the size of the track to make up for the additional thickness (about 1mm) which also helps it slide with the felt. I also have cut it so it’s just smaller than the track to track measurement. I figure the self-stick felt is less likely to glue up the space between the living hinge segments than if I tried to glue fabric on it.
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yep, my M.O exactly.
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i am a big fan of their “display case”. I try to add a bit more overhand and then round the corners on the top and bottom. Makes for a nice look.
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Lots to explore on that site! It should definitely be in everyone’s GF toolbox!
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Thank you
mae