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Offcut-first small organizer

Make a two-lane packet organizer from usable remnants, adding matching sheet stock only when parts remain unplaced. All files are free, including your customized plan.

Fixed divider

Make a two-lane packet organizer from usable remnants, adding matching sheet stock only when parts remain unplaced.

The packet-storage task uses simple fixed partitions. Its distinct planning option is a mixed inventory of measured remnants and backup sheet stock.

For Someone with a few measured plywood remnants and small sample packets. Default clear opening: 111 mm × 138 mm × 49 mm.

Adjust dimensions and stock ↓
Measure before you start
  • Measure each remnant after excluding damaged or unsquare edges.
  • Measure filled sample packets with labels and closures included.
Tools and access
  • A saw and guide for straight cuts
  • A square, measuring rule and caliper
  • Clamps suitable for the dry assembly
  • A sanding block for accessible edges
Using this organizer
  1. Enter each usable remnant with its actual thickness and quantity.
  2. Compare the offcut-first result with the standard-sheet result and keep a complete layout.
  3. Store packets by label and remove one packet before opening it.
What a useful result needs to do
  • Every required part is assigned to stock of matching measured thickness.
  • The stock report identifies any backup sheet actually used.
  • The largest sample packet lifts from its lane without being squeezed.
If the fit is wrong
  • If a remnant has a defect, reduce its usable rectangular size and recalculate.
  • If parts remain unplaced, add matching stock or reduce the design before exporting the full bundle.
Ready to make. All 6 parts fit the listed stock.
Offcut-first small organizer — thumbnail assemblyDimensions are in millimeters. Read the stated measurements; this drawing is not a full-size cutting template.Fixed dividers · Assembled view240 × 150 × 55 mm · thickness 6 mm

Your parts

PartCut lengthCut widthThicknessQtyGrain
240 mm55 mm6 mm2Along length
138 mm55 mm6 mm2Along length
228 mm138 mm6 mm1Unrestricted
138 mm49 mm6 mm1Along length
Offcut-first small organizer — dimensionsDimensions are in millimeters. Read the stated measurements; this drawing is not a full-size cutting template.Overall dimensions and clear openingsTop view · front edge at the bottomP1240 mm150Front section · halfway through depth (75 mm)F1F2240 mm55Clear width 111 · depth 138 mmClear height 49 · plywood 6 mmRead each opening and part from the plan before cutting.

Item allowance: small sample packets — 90 × 75 mm, plus 8 mm of handling space per axis.

A feasible cutting layout

Numbered cuts span their parent region. Coordinates use the sheet's top-left origin. Trim all four edges of each sheet you use first. Keep unused sheets whole. This layout does not claim the lowest possible material use.

Compare your stock choices

Try this same inventory with offcuts first and standard sheets first. Each result is a feasible estimate; the solver may miss a better layout.

Sheet S1.1

Feasible cutting layout S1.1S1.1 · 300 × 200 × 6 mmC1C2C3C4C5C6C7F1240 × 55F2240 × 55L1138 × 55L2138 × 55Hatched bands: 3 mm kerf · trim 5 mm on every edgeGrain arrows · small-part locations: @ x,y mm from sheet top-left
Cut sequence
CutParent regionDirectionCoordinate (mm)First childSecond child
C1N1horizontal60N4N5
C2N4vertical245N6N7
C3N5horizontal118N8N9
C4N8vertical245N10N11
C5N9horizontal176N16N17
C6N16vertical143N18N19
C7N19vertical284N20N21

Sheet S1.2

Feasible cutting layout S1.2S1.2 · 300 × 200 × 6 mmC1C2C3P1228 × 138D1138 × 49Hatched bands: 3 mm kerf · trim 5 mm on every edgeGrain arrows · small-part locations: @ x,y mm from sheet top-left
Cut sequence
CutParent regionDirectionCoordinate (mm)First childSecond child
C1N2horizontal143N12N13
C2N12vertical233N14N15
C3N13vertical143N22N23

Sheet S2.1

Feasible cutting layout S2.1Unused stock · S2.1 · 400 × 300 × 6 mmUnused stock · no cuts or edge trim neededGrain arrows · small-part locations: @ x,y mm from sheet top-left
Cut sequence
CutParent regionDirectionCoordinate (mm)First childSecond child

Connections and machining

Fixed dividers · 6 pieces · 6 mm plywood. Fixed dividers stand on the inset base and meet the front and back walls. Glue the divider bottoms and ends after the outer shell is square.
Offcut-first small organizer — connectionsDimensions are in millimeters. Read the stated measurements; this drawing is not a full-size cutting template.Fixed dividers · connection detailsBase and divider contact · front section at mid-depthF1F2240 mm55Bond the divider bottoms to the base and the ends to the frontand back walls. Space each opening before the glue sets.Joint reference spans · length × width (mm)F + L · 6 × 55F + P · 228 × 6D + P · 138 × 6
Offcut-first small organizer — machiningDimensions are in millimeters. Read the stated measurements; this drawing is not a full-size cutting template.Rectangular blanks · no grooves or notchesFixed dividers · 6 pieces · 6 mm plywood. Fixed dividers stand onthe inset base and meet the front and back walls. Glue thedivider bottoms and ends after the outer shell is square.Follow the cutting map, then use the connection details forassembly.

No grooves or notches are required. Cut the rectangular parts, then follow the connection details.

Put it together

Offcut-first small organizer — exploded assemblyDimensions are in millimeters. Read the stated measurements; this drawing is not a full-size cutting template.Fixed dividers · Exploded assemblyF1F2L1L2P1D1240 × 150 × 55 mm · thickness 6 mmFixed dividers stand on the inset base and meet the front and backwalls. Glue the divider bottoms and ends after the outer shell issquare.Part labels match the cutting list. Use numerical dimensions.

  1. 1. Measure and mark

    Measure the actual sheet thickness (6 mm in this plan). Mark front / back F, left / right L, base P and dividers D. Recalculate if the measured thickness differs. Measure each offcut and keep only pieces with sound, square edges.

    Parts: F, L, P, D · Start here

  2. 2. Cut and label the parts

    Follow the numbered full-width cuts in the cutting sequence, then subdivide each labeled child region. Keep the part IDs and grain arrows. Use the instructions supplied with your tools; this plan is not tool training.

    Parts: F, L, P, D · After measure

  3. 3. Dry-fit the outer walls

    Front and back span 240 mm. Fit the 138 mm side walls between them. Check the outside footprint 240 × 150 mm and square the corners. The inset base is 228 × 138 mm; its underside sits flush with the wall bottoms. Total base clearance is 0 mm per axis (0 mm on each side).

    Parts: F, L, P · After cut

  4. 4. Assemble the base and walls

    Prepare and bond the butt-joint contact faces using an adhesive suitable for your sheet. Center the inset base at z = 0 mm. Check squareness before clamping. For a clearance gap, verify the adhesive allows that gap; use zero clearance or revise the fit if it does not.

    Parts: F, L, P · After dry-fit

  5. 5. Position the dividers

    Mark each divider from the inside face of the left wall. Place the first divider after 111.00 mm of clear space; repeat at a pitch of 117.00 mm. Glue the bottom edge onto P and both ends against F. Each compartment has 111.00 × 138 mm clear floor space. These are straight glued partitions, with no grooves or hidden fasteners.

    Parts: D, F, P · After glue

  6. 6. Cure, finish and check the fit

    Follow the adhesive manufacturer's cure and handling instructions. Smooth edges and apply a finish compatible with your materials. Attach four self-adhesive felt pads under the base corners. The cutting plan tries offcuts first. Add a matching standard sheet if any parts remain unplaced. Use for light desktop items; no load rating is provided.

    Parts: F, L, P, D · After divide

Materials and supplies

  • Uses 0 standard sheet(s) and 2 existing offcut(s). Check your inventory before buying.
  • S1: 2 of 2 used · 300 × 200 × 6 mm plywood (existing offcut).
  • S2: 0 of 1 used · 400 × 300 × 6 mm plywood (standard sheet). Unused stock stays whole.
  • Four self-adhesive felt pads.
  • Adhesive suitable for the selected sheet. Prepare according to the adhesive label and actual contact faces; no universal quantity or cure time.
  • Compatible finish and abrasive. Choose for the actual material and intended indoor use.

Take the complete plan

Parts, stock, cutting sequence and machining CSVs, connection and assembly diagrams, a printable plan and editable JSON. No sign-up.

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For light desktop storage. Geometry checked; physical assembly and durability untested. Follow your tool, sheet and adhesive instructions. Adhesive quantity and curing time depend on the product you use.

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