Overview

I challenged myself to design a fun container to keep gift cards safe. This is what I came up with; the third instalment of my Secret Stasher series.

Noteworthy features include a hinged lid, detailed rivets, and a secret compartment designed for up to five gift cards, though other small items such as monetary notes, or SD cards can also be secretly stashed away. Two versions are provided: with or without magnets.

Please see the PDF document for detailed printing and assembly instructions.

Non-printed parts list:

16x 2x2mm cylindrical magnets (optional)
108x63mm piece of felt/foam (or similar material) (optional)
1x tube of superglue (or similar adhesive)

Warning: Some parts may pose a choking hazard. Not suitable for young children.

Assembly

Glue the magnets into the two flaps. Leave to dry and set to the side for now.
Glue the magnets into the bottom of the chest, taking care to insert them in the correct orientation so as to be attracted to those in the flaps.
Glue both the handles into the chest. Leave them to dry and set to the side for now.
Glue Lid Bracket 1 into the lid. Then glue Lid Bracket 2 in place by sliding it along the lid to meet Lid Bracket 1. Repeat for Lid Bracket 3 and Lid Bracket 4.
Once the glue holding the lid and its brackets in place has dried, glue the lids' magnets in place.
Retrieve the two flaps and the chest from Step 1 and Step 2. Ensure that the magnets cannot come loose, if the glue hasn't yet dried adequately then wait a few moments before continuing. Place the flaps in position in the chest and secure them using four pins (be careful not to glue the flaps in place). Continue to hold the pins in position for a few moments while the glue sets. The flaps should now be able to pivot freely about the pins.
Glue the remaining brackets to the chest. While the Front Bracket can be added in any orientation, the hinges on the Rear Bracket should be positioned at the top of the chest. Tee two Side Brackets should have their magnet holes at the top of the chest such that they line-up with those on the chest.
Wait until all remaining unset glue has set. Then, glue the two remaining pins in place through the lid's hinges. Once the glue has dried, the lid should be able to freely pivot about the hinge.
Cut a rectangular piece of felt (or other material) approximately 108x63mm and place it in the bottom of the chest.
Congratulations! You have built your very own Treasure Chest Secret Stasher, give yourself and your printer a pat on the back and check out my other designs (link below):
https://www.crealitycloud.com/user-profile/1661002868

Other Secret Stasher designs:

Christmas Tree Secret Stasher
https://www.crealitycloud.com/model-detail/656d2bda4a98dc78db621202
Cricket Ball Secret Stasher
https://www.crealitycloud.com/model-detail/65a487ab6215a157892e27bb

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Happy printing

-createt

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