3D Printed Cardboard Slot Saw Workshop Tool

Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Cuts 4mm slots in cardboard so you make clean joints fast for packaging and projects
- Wide kerf blade matches standard cardboard thickness so pieces fit together perfectly
- Blunted end keeps the tool safe and focused on cutting, not harming
- Works for custom boxes, forts, sculptures, and toys you design yourself
You can build custom cardboard creations with perfect joints when you have the right cutting tool. This slot saw cuts clean, tight slots that match standard single wall cardboard thickness, so your pieces lock together smoothly without gaps or glue.
The blade is shaped to cut a 4mm kerf that lines up exactly with cardboard width. You slot two pieces together and they hold. Make shipping boxes that assemble flat. Build cardboard forts and sculptures. Create toys and prototypes. The saw handles all these jobs quickly because the blade is designed just for cardboard, not for wood or plastic.
Your tool comes ready to use. The end is blunted on purpose so you stay focused on cutting and making, not on safety concerns. This is a 3D printed workshop tool made in the USA from durable materials.
3.1k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by 3DPartsMfg. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit and share alike. See the original design