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A paper tray sized for 8.5 × 11 inch sheets. All files are free, including your customized plan.
Your parts
| Part | Cut length | Cut width | Thickness | Qty | Grain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 mm | 55 mm | 9 mm | 2 | Along length | |
| 232 mm | 55 mm | 9 mm | 2 | Along length | |
| 297 mm | 232 mm | 9 mm | 1 | Unrestricted |
Item allowance: US Letter paper — 279.4 × 215.9 mm, plus 12 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.
Sheet S1.1
Cut sequence
| Cut | Parent region | Direction | Coordinate (mm) | First child | Second child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | N1 | horizontal | 60 | N2 | N3 |
| C2 | N2 | vertical | 320 | N4 | N5 |
| C3 | N3 | horizontal | 118 | N6 | N7 |
| C4 | N6 | vertical | 320 | N8 | N9 |
| C5 | N7 | horizontal | 353 | N10 | N11 |
| C6 | N10 | vertical | 302 | N12 | N13 |
| C7 | N5 | vertical | 555 | N14 | N15 |
| C8 | N9 | vertical | 555 | N16 | N17 |
Put it together
1. Measure and mark
Measure the actual sheet thickness (9 mm in this plan). Mark front / back F, left / right L, base P. Recalculate if the measured thickness differs. Letter paper is 279.4 × 215.9 mm when oriented along the tray.
Parts: F, L, P · Start here2. 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 · After measure3. Dry-fit the outer walls
Front and back span 315 mm. Fit the 232 mm side walls between them. Check the outside footprint 315 × 250 mm and square the corners. The inset base is 297 × 232 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 cut4. 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-fit5. 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. Lift sheets by the corners and keep the paper dry. Use for light desktop items; no load rating is provided.
Parts: F, L, P · After glue
Materials and supplies
- Uses 1 standard sheet(s) and 0 existing offcut(s). Check your inventory before buying.
- S1: 1 of 1 used · 600 × 600 × 9 mm plywood (standard sheet).
- 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.
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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.