Here is a great little project that gives some insight to thinking in 3 dimensions, modelling only 2 geometries, and ends with a toy that people are compelled to pick up and study.
ballinbox.c2d (1.8 MB)
ballinbox.c2d (1.8 MB)
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I will have to try that one. Thanks
I already have such a long project list…but I’m gonna have to try this one too. Earn my apprentice badge 
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The key to this is work holding. You machine 6 sides and need a good zero. I included the file, but doing your own modelling is great practice.
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Very cool. May have to give that a whirl.
I noticed your stock size is 1.5" in X and Y but the Z height is .750". Shouldn’t the stock be perfectly square? What am I missing?
You are correct, however you are machining all sides and the software doesn’t know that. That’s why I mentioned “thinking in 3D.”
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One only cuts half-way through with each operation — the bottom half will be cut in successive operations.
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So the stock is actually 1.5" square, correct?
Yes sir. It only cuts half of the geometry on each operation.
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I suppose step one is to make a hard stop eh? I can’t believe I don’t have one already…truly an apprentice 
I got a good start on one this afternoon, well until my CFO decided I need to run around the house on the mower.
The step over on the third tool path with the .25 mm TBN didn’t seem right. The file had .050", I changed it to .005".
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Yep, you used the metal polish instead of the Danish oil……. You can tell by the mirror finish!!
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That looks great! I.m gonna have to try this now!
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I guess you did not RTFM . What a surprise.
Beautiful work
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Unfortunately, it will be Sunday before I can back on mine. Wedding anniversary today. My CFO says if I want another anniversary next year, stay out of the shop!
I think I have a holding fixture figured out to hold the ball and cage for the last side where the ball is cut loose. I’ll have to test cut it, probably 3 times. 
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LOL! (20 characters needed)
Reminds me of that song … “I’m gonna miss her … “ 
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Aw sh.t, this is a CC Pro model. No good on he free version.