My bride asked me to make her a madia – a wooden box in which one can mix, knead, and let rise pizza dough. For this project I used my Glowforge in two ways: to make cardboard prototypes to make sure sizes and angles would work, and to add artwork to the box lid. She sent me two YouTube videos showing how others had created their madias and I was able to draw up plans in SketchUp and cut cardboard pieces on the Glowforge to mock up the madia (cardboard is our friend). Since two of the box sides were longer than the forge was able to handle I changed the design so I’d cut two half-sides, and taped them together to make a complete side (see pics). When my bride gave it a test run pretending to make dough in the cardboard mockup we realized it was too tall – so I redesigned it to be shorter and made another cardboard mockup, which “passed muster.” Next I built the box using the cardboard mockup pieces for templates. To add some artwork to the lid I found a free clipart file and used Illustrator to trace the image. After cleaning it up I exported it into the GUI and cut it from some ⅛" Sapele ply which I then glued to the lid. The box is made from poplar.
Excellent result. I assume you will be enjoying home made pizza very soon.
That’s great, practical and creative at the same time. Nicely done. Beware, I see the contents of your “honey do” list rising 
That turned out awesome!What a neat design. And, great job on the clipart!
Wow! Very nice work in that! Great project!
It’s a lovely box! I’ve never heard of a madia so I’ve learned something today. Making the cardboard mock-up was a great idea.
These looks soooo sharp! Do you oil the box so it is protected from the ingredients getting into the wood? Might want to consider it. Then a quick rinse and your done.
Thank you one and all for your kind comments. Today my bride gave the madia “a go” and tells me it worked “as advertised.” Later today I’ll fire up the pizza oven and we’ll have homemade pizza for dinner! What a way to finish out a great Fourth of July!
Mission accomplished! Oh, and what will we eat tomorrow on the 5th of July?
Independence Day-old pizza.
The best pizza comes from 3-day old dough! 
Gees…this is making me hungry. I think pizza is my all-time favorite food.
Wonderful, this must be one of the most satisfying things to make and use.
Hope you both get a lot of enjoyment out of this project!
This looks really yummy! I’ve made pizza on top of the grill a couple of times … but, love the look of your pizza oven!
That looks amazing! I’d be eating pizza every single day if I could make ones that looked like that!
Truly awesome!
You’re a keeper! What a great design. Hope you have lots of pizza now.
Dang it, I can smell the pizza cooking. Mmmmmmm
Here’s a video of someone making bread with a less-refined version. Start at about 6:39 for the usage. (Although the full video is pretty fun and has the recipe.)
Edit: added the link to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx6mPPR6CL0
Think there’s something missing, unless my phone browser is acting up again.
Looks great, thank you! I forgot the link; it’s now been added.
