# Tabbed / "finger-jointed" Box Generators

<p class="callout info">Synonyme: Boxen mit Fingerzinken, finger joint boxes, tabbed boxes</p>

[![grafik.png](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/PrxoMX57uSiPxr8s-grafik.png)](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/PrxoMX57uSiPxr8s-grafik.png)

## CorelDraw eCut Plugin

[http://eng.e-cut.ru/index.php?view=function&amp;functionid=53](http://eng.e-cut.ru/index.php?view=function&functionid=53)

[![grafik.png](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/Z0tSat4vwTlFv70Z-grafik.png)](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/Z0tSat4vwTlFv70Z-grafik.png)

## Inkscape Plugins

- [Join Paths / Create Tabs And Dimples](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz/page/join-paths-create-tabs-and-dimples)
- [FabLab Chemnitz Boxes.py](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespy)

## Web Services

- [Makercase](http://www.makercase.com/) - basic boxes only
- [ConnectionLab](http://boxdesigner.connectionlab.org/) - basic boxes only
- [MakeABox.io](http://makeabox.io/) - basic boxes only
- [Jerome Leary](http://jeromeleary.com/laser/)'s box generator - a fairly well-featured box generator that includes some interesting options, including a frame, box dividers (one direction only), and truss style supports for lightweight boxes.
- [Festi Boxes.py web interface](http://www.festi.info/boxes.py/) - a web interface for the Boxes.py library below. Lots of different parameterised box types available (thanks @ffesti for the tip!)
- [Joinery](https://clementzheng.github.io/joinery/) - [(Instructable here)](https://www.instructables.com/id/Joinery-Joints-for-Laser-Cut-Assemblies/) is a very cool looking online tool for taking regular un-jointed SVG designs and applying joints of all kinds to edges - not just straight edges or box panels, and not just finger joints: it can also make suitable joints for laser cut fabric, cardboard and paper! NOTE: This tool is designed for *adding* joints to existing non-jointed plans and shapes, not for building plans from scratch.
- [frag-den-spatz.de](http://www.frag-den-spatz.de/index.php?menue=/boxdesigner/menue.htm&page=/boxdesigner/fingerbox.html) (Frag den Spatz Box Generators)

## Scripting languages (for the more adventurous)

- [Box-O-Tron](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:404), a T-Slot box script for Python
- [Parametric box modeller](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:255013) for OpenSCAD
- [Festi Boxes.py](https://github.com/florianfesti/boxes), an amazing set of scripts that allows you to do some very advanced parametric designs for both basic boxes right through to virtually ready-to-use products, including: 
    - Boxes in various shapes and with various lids
    - Boxes using flex cuts with rounded corners and living hinges
    - Type trays with and without outer walls and floors
    - Book covers with flex spine
    - Magazine files, and more...
- [laserjumpstart.com](https://laserjumpstart.com/collections/ljs-main-programs-upgrades) (CorelDraw Plugins)
- [https://github.com/bmsleight/lasercut](https://github.com/bmsleight/lasercut)
- [https://tjltjl.github.io/plycutter](https://tjltjl.github.io/plycutter/)

## Regular Box generators (no tabs)

- [https://www.templatemaker.nl](https://www.templatemaker.nl) - contains cool stuff like [cardbox](https://www.templatemaker.nl/de/cardbox/) and [tray insert](https://www.templatemaker.nl/de/tray-insert-rectangle/)  
    ![](https://old.stadtfabrikanten.org/download/thumbnails/55017764/image2020-12-23_10-33-23.png?version=1&modificationDate=1608716003750&api=v2 "Zweidimensionales > Tabbed / "finger-jointed" Box Generators > image2020-12-23_10-33-23.png")