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Notebook separator

Keep three notebook groups from sliding into each other. All files are free, including your customized plan.

Ready to make. All 7 parts fit the listed stock.
Notebook separator assembled viewF1L2P1D1D2L1F2

Your parts

PartCut lengthCut widthThicknessQtyGrain
360 mm120 mm9 mm2Along length
252 mm120 mm9 mm2Along length
342 mm252 mm9 mm1Unrestricted
252 mm111 mm9 mm2Along length
Notebook separator dimensioned top view and sectionTop view and base section (mm)Outside 360 × 270 · interior 342 × 252Clear compartment width 108.00Section · z = 0 at bottomWall 120 · base 9Clear height 111

Item allowance: upright notebook bundles (floor footprint) — 80 × 220 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.

Sheet S1.1

Feasible cutting layout S1.1S1.1 · 900 × 600 × 9 mmC1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10C11F1360 × 120F2360 × 120P1342 × 252L1252 × 120L2252 × 120D1252 × 111D2252 × 111Hatched bands: 3 mm kerf · trim 5 mm on every edgeGrain arrows · use numerical dimensions, not the illustration
Cut sequence
CutParent regionDirectionCoordinate (mm)First childSecond child
C1N1horizontal125N3N4
C2N3vertical365N5N6
C3N6vertical728N7N8
C4N4horizontal380N9N10
C5N9vertical347N11N12
C6N12horizontal248N13N14
C7N13vertical602N15N16
C8N16vertical857N17N18
C9N14horizontal362N19N20
C10N19vertical602N21N22
C11N22vertical857N23N24

Sheet S1.2

Feasible cutting layout S1.2Unused stock · S1.2 · 900 × 600 × 9 mmUnused stock · no cuts or edge trim neededGrain arrows · use numerical dimensions, not the illustration
Cut sequence
CutParent regionDirectionCoordinate (mm)First childSecond child

Put it together

Notebook separator exploded assemblyF1L2P1D1D2L1F2Exploded assembly · 360 × 270 × 120 mmInset base underside: z = 0 mm · actual sheet thickness 9 mm3 compartments · glued butt joints · illustration, not a machining template
  1. 1. Measure and mark

    Measure the actual sheet thickness (9 mm in this plan). Mark front / back F, left / right L, base P and dividers D. Recalculate if the measured thickness differs. Measure bound spines as a group and include cover overhang.

    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 360 mm. Fit the 252 mm side walls between them. Check the outside footprint 360 × 270 mm and square the corners. The inset base is 342 × 252 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 108.00 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 108.00 × 252 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. Put short notebooks near the front for easier retrieval. Use for light desktop items; no load rating is provided.

    Parts: F, L, P, D · After divide

Materials and supplies

  • Uses 1 standard sheet(s) and 0 existing offcut(s). Check your inventory before buying.
  • S1: 1 of 2 used · 900 × 600 × 9 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 CSV, cutting maps and sequence, materials, dimension 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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