Take a look at the free projects out there ... 30-40 parts are cut from plywood with a laser cutter, and assembled to construct the lockbox. The design could easily be reused to make the box ...

These laser-cut token counters for the board game Tigris & Euphrates demonstrate some clever design, and show that some simple touches can make a big difference. In the digital version of the game ...

laser cutting can create smoke and fumes so it's important to make sure the extractor hood is turned on. Watching the laser cutter bringing your design to life is the best bit, so enjoy it!