Cardboard Box Front Latches
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Simple latches make upcycling cardboard boxes for storage a bit nicer!
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- Printables
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- Organizers
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Print them on their side, 5% Infill and 2 walls is enough. This works best on more rigid boxes. I use hot glue for these. Be careful if choking hazards are an issue, these are smaller than most prints(5 grams of plastic for a full set!).
It's not a super tight hold, and will not be able to hold it shut if you tip the box over.
It's largely for aesthetics, and to support the front edge of the lid so it can bear some weight for stacking, without having to do the overlapping fold thing every time you want to access the box.
Glue the pieces to the bottom of the lid and the front edge, and optionally cut out a notch in the front wall to make it easier to open.
If your box has a 4 piece “Meet in the middle” lid, you can cut all but one piece off, and use the pieces to extend the remaining one to cover the top.