Personalized Inlayed Presentation Box | In the Labs Vectric | FREE CNC Projects

Guitar picks have a habit of disappearing just when you need them most. David's solution? A beautifully crafted CNC guitar pick box, complete with a stunning V-bit inlay design that transforms a simple storage piece into something worthy of display. This is a project that combines practical CNC skills with a touch of artistry – and the results speak for themselves.

The standout feature of this project is the V-bit inlay technique, known in Vectric as Vinlay. David walks you through every step of the process – from setting up the inlay pocket toolpath in the base piece to machining the plug from a contrasting wood. When the two come together, the result is a crisp, seamless decorative inlay that elevates the finished box from a workshop item to a showpiece.

What makes this project ideal for intermediate CNC users is how David breaks down a technique that can seem daunting into clear, manageable steps. He demonstrates the importance of using the correct V-bit angle consistently across both the pocket and the plug cuts, and shows how a little CA glue and careful trimming are all you need to achieve a professional result.

The box itself is designed to be compact and elegant – easy to sit on a desk, music stand, or guitar case. Whether you're making one as a personal project or as a gift for a musician friend, it's a project that never fails to impress.

00:00 Intro: Creating an Inlaid Guitar Pick Box
00:13 Why You Should Always Run a Test First - Key tag
01:40 Setting up Inlay Vectors
04:30 Software: The V-Carve Inlay Strategy Explained (V12.5+)
06:29 Understanding Glue Gaps vs. Surface Gaps
09:44 Plug Destination & Outer Boundary Settings
13:25 Preview test Toolpaths
17:46 Identifying the “Plug Stock” Value for Surfacing
22:40 CNC Machining: Cutting the Test Key tag
24:10 Starting the Main Presentation Box Project
26:07 Vector Layout: Box Cutout, Hinges, & Magnet Holes
28:44 Double-Sided Machining: Symmetrical Dowel Alignment
29:36 Top Side Toolpaths: Surfacing & Inlay Pockets
31:47 Setting Up Chamfers for Concealed Hinges
37:05 Bottom Side Toolpaths: Dowel Alignment & Thumb Grooves
40:06 CNC Machining: The Presentation Box Build
41:50 Final Reveal, Assembly and finishing

You can download this Inlaid Guitar Pick Box file to cut with your Vectric software today!

Click here to download the files:
https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects/in-the-labs/inlayed-guitar-pick-box

Want to see what all the fuss is about with V12? You can download the FREE Trial software to make sure it's right for you: https://www.vectric.com/free-trial/

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