Hinged Lid Box Designer
Pro
Create parametric wooden boxes with a hinged lid. The pin hinge mechanism uses tabs on the lid that engage with round cutouts in the side panels to form a pivot joint — no additional hinge hardware required.
Parameters
Adjust the box parameters
Box Dimensions
Dimensions including finger joints (total part size)
Material
Fingerjoints
Hinge
Clearance for smooth rotation
Lid overhang over the front edge (0 = flush)
Lateral clearance between lid and side walls (0 = none)
Adjust parameters to generate a box
Pin Hinge
The lid has pin tabs on its sides that sit in round cutouts in the side panels and act as the axis of rotation.
Configurable Lid
Lid overhang, lid clearance and hinge clearance can each be adjusted individually for a perfect fit.
SVG, DXF & PDF Export
Export your design as SVG, DXF or PDF for laser cutters and CNC routers. All parts are laid out flat and ready to cut.
Tips for Hinged Lid Boxes
- Material: 3–6mm plywood or MDF works best. Thinner material can become unstable on larger boxes.
- Hinge clearance: A little clearance keeps the rotation smooth. Too little clearance → the hinge binds, too much → it wobbles.
- Test cut: Do a test cut with a small piece first to check the fit of the hinge.
- Assembly: The lid must be assembled together with the side panels, as the pin tabs cannot be inserted into the cutouts afterwards.