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Offcut-first small organizer

Use small leftover sheets before adding new stock. All files are free, including your customized plan.

Ready to make. All 6 parts fit the listed stock.
Offcut-first small organizer assembled viewF1L2P1D1L1F2

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 dimensioned top view and sectionTop view and base section (mm)Outside 240 × 150 · interior 228 × 138Clear compartment width 111.00Section · z = 0 at bottomWall 55 · base 6Clear height 49

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.

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 · use numerical dimensions, not the illustration
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 · use numerical dimensions, not the illustration
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 · use numerical dimensions, not the illustration
Cut sequence
CutParent regionDirectionCoordinate (mm)First childSecond child

Put it together

Offcut-first small organizer exploded assemblyF1L2P1D1L1F2Exploded assembly · 240 × 150 × 55 mmInset base underside: z = 0 mm · actual sheet thickness 6 mm2 compartments · glued butt joints · illustration, not a machining template
  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.

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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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