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How to make a jigsaw edge-piece sorting tray with vibe CAD
Create a shallow tray for separating jigsaw edge pieces by visible features, with a broad floor and easy access to flat paperboard pieces.
Concept illustration. Customize the prompt and upload your CAD.
A tabletop sorting aid, not a transport container or a guarantee against damage to puzzle pieces.
01 / START WITH THE REAL OBJECT
Measure before you prompt.
- Measure the largest piece width and length, including projecting tabs.
- Estimate the number of pieces assigned to each group without piling them tightly.
- Measure the available table area and the preferred tray orientation.
- Choose finger recess dimensions using actual puzzle pieces on a paper outline.
State units. If a dimension is missing, have your agent ask for it.
02 / GIVE YOUR AGENT A CLEAR BRIEF
Copy this into your CAD conversation.
Use Claude or another agent with a CAD tool such as OpenSCAD, CadQuery or your existing modeler. Fill in your measurements and keep the source editable.
Design a puzzle sorting tray with piece_envelope, group_count, bay_widths, bay_depths, rim_height and pickup_recesses. Keep the floor broad and the walls low. Ask whether pieces will lie flat or overlap and request the table footprint. Do not treat nominal puzzle-piece size as the full tab-to-tab envelope.03 / INSPECT AS YOU BUILD
Model it in deliberate steps.
Choose the grouping scheme
Assign bays to corners, straight edges or visible image regions. Lay representative pieces flat and reserve enough area to see their shapes.
Build shallow boundaries
Create a continuous floor with low outer walls and optional removable dividers. Keep corners broad enough that a piece tab does not disappear beneath a tight curve.
Open the pickup edge
Lower the rim at convenient finger locations and round the transition. Leave the floor under the full piece area rather than making a narrow unsupported lip.
04 / VALIDATE THE FIRST PROTOTYPE
Check the fit and intended use.
- Try the paper layout with the largest pieces and verify that their tabs remain visible and reachable.
- Inspect bay corners and pickup recesses for narrow slots that could trap a projecting tab.
- Check the export dimensions against the table space and plan a corner sample before choosing final rim geometry.
Material
PLA or PETG can be considered for the tray.
List critical dimensions and acceptable deviations in your request. See clearance and fit and material grades.
05 / START YOUR ORDER
Upload your CAD. Get an exact quote.
Customize the prompt, export your model and submit it with quantity, intended use and fit requirements. We review your request and send a nonbinding quote; the payment link follows if you accept.
No charge at submission. Current firm print scope is PLA/PETG shipped within the contiguous US/DC.