Ink bottle cubby
Read a bottle label, take the closed bottle to a separate filling surface, and return it upright after use. All files are free, including your customized plan.
Read a bottle label, take the closed bottle to a separate filling surface, and return it upright after use.
Open shelf fronts expose labels at two heights. A shallow arrangement favors one visible row of small bottles rather than hiding a second row behind it.
For Someone selecting bottled ink at a writing desk. Default clear opening: 276 mm × 178 mm × 122 mm.
Adjust dimensions and stock ↓Measure before you start
- Measure the widest bottle base or shoulder and the full capped height.
- Check the grip space around the bottle and beneath the shelf above.
Tools and access
- A saw and guide for straight cuts
- A square, measuring rule and caliper
- Clamps that span the outer width and a level reference surface
- A sanding block for accessible shelf edges
Using this organizer
- Set closed bottles in one visible row with labels forward.
- Lift the selected bottle out before opening or filling a pen.
- Wipe and close the bottle before returning it upright.
What a useful result needs to do
- The tallest cap clears the upper shelf during a straight front withdrawal.
- A bottle can be gripped without striking a neighboring one.
- Labels can be read with both shelves occupied by the intended small set.
If the fit is wrong
- If the cap cannot clear the shelf, resize the opening or use a lower bottle in that position.
- If ink remains on a bottle, clean and dry it before return; the cubby has no spill tray.
Your parts
| Part | Cut length | Cut width | Thickness | Qty | Grain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 mm | 190 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Along length | |
| 300 mm | 190 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Along length | |
| 190 mm | 256 mm | 12 mm | 2 | Along length | |
| 276 mm | 256 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Along length | |
| 276 mm | 178 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Along length |
Item allowance: Closed small ink bottles stand upright with labels facing the front — 75 × 75 mm, plus 10 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
Cut sequence
| Cut | Parent region | Direction | Coordinate (mm) | First child | Second child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | N1 | horizontal | 195 | N2 | N3 |
| C2 | N2 | vertical | 305 | N4 | N5 |
| C3 | N5 | vertical | 608 | N6 | N7 |
| C4 | N3 | horizontal | 454 | N8 | N9 |
| C5 | N8 | vertical | 281 | N10 | N11 |
| C6 | N7 | horizontal | 183 | N12 | N13 |
| C7 | N12 | vertical | 887 | N14 | N15 |
| C8 | N11 | vertical | 474 | N16 | N17 |
| C9 | N17 | vertical | 667 | N18 | N19 |
Connections and machining
No grooves or notches are required. Cut the rectangular parts, then follow the connection details.
Put it together
1. Measure and mark
Measure 12 mm main plywood. Mark every part and its grain direction; recalculate before cutting if either thickness changes. Measure capped bottles and include finger clearance above and beside them.
Parts: P, T, L, B, H · Start here2. Cut and label the blanks
Follow the rectangular cutting map and label every instance. Machine the separate notches or grooves only after the blanks are cut. Follow the tool manufacturer’s setup and workholding instructions.
Parts: P, T, L, B, H · After measure3. Dry-fit the front-open case
Check outside dimensions 300 × 190 × 280 mm and equal clear shelf heights of 122 mm. The back sits between the sides; the front stays open.
Parts: P, T, L, B, H · After cut4. Bond the bottom, sides and back
Square the bottom, sides and back, then bond their contact edges. Leave the top off so every shelf joint remains accessible.
Parts: P, L, B · After dry-fit5. Fit the horizontal shelves
Use paired spacer blocks to set each 122 mm clear opening. Bond shelf side and rear edges, and check their front edges are flush.
Parts: H, L, B · After case6. Close the top
Bond the top onto the sides and back. Recheck squareness and each clear opening before the adhesive sets.
Parts: T, L, B · After shelves7. Cure, finish and check the fit
Follow the adhesive cure instructions. Smooth edges, test the intended objects and apply a compatible finish without filling the clearances. Fit four felt pads. Use only for light desktop items; no load rating is provided. Open bottles on a separate suitable surface. The cubby supplies no spill containment or shelf load rating.
Parts: P, T, L, B, H · After top
Materials and supplies
- Uses 1 standard sheet(s) and 0 existing offcut(s). Check your inventory before buying.
- S1: 1 of 1 used · 1200 × 600 × 12 mm plywood (standard sheet).
- Four self-adhesive felt pads.
- Adhesive suitable for the selected plywood. Use the actual bond faces and the adhesive label; keep sliding and removable joints free of glue.
- Compatible finish and abrasive. Keep joint clearances open after finishing.
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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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