Seed envelope box
Gather the packets for a planned sowing session and return the remaining sealed envelopes in label order. All files are free, including your customized plan.
Gather the packets for a planned sowing session and return the remaining sealed envelopes in label order.
A sliding cover keeps paper packets together between desk sessions. It does not regulate humidity or provide a pest seal; packets need the storage conditions specified for their contents.
For Someone organizing a small collection of labeled seed packets. Default clear opening: 272 mm × 184 mm × 69.7 mm.
Adjust dimensions and stock ↓Measure before you start
- Measure the largest envelope including folded closure and label.
- Measure the full stack with category dividers and leave clearance below the moving lid.
Tools and access
- A saw and guide for straight cuts
- A square, measuring rule and caliper
- Clamps and spacer strips for gluing the upper and lower lid rails
- Offcuts matching both body and lid thickness for a sliding-fit trial
Using this organizer
- Keep each seed type in its own labeled closed envelope.
- Select the session's envelopes at the desk before taking them to the growing area.
- Return only dry closed packets to the correct category and close the lid.
What a useful result needs to do
- The largest packet remains flat and clear of the lid path.
- Labels and category dividers can be checked before a packet is removed.
- The lid closes without trapping an envelope corner.
- The front pull tab stays accessible and the lid meets the rear stop when closed.
If the fit is wrong
- If envelopes become damp, remove them and follow the seed supplier's storage guidance before returning them.
- If the collection no longer fits below the lid, split it into smaller labeled sets or increase the planned height.
Your parts
| Part | Cut length | Cut width | Thickness | Qty | Grain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320 mm | 81.7 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Along length | |
| 320 mm | 100 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Along length | |
| 196 mm | 100 mm | 12 mm | 2 | Along length | |
| 296 mm | 196 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Unrestricted | |
| 196 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 2 | Along length | |
| 196 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 2 | Along length | |
| 272 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Along length | |
| 295.7 mm | 195.7 mm | 6 mm | 1 | Along length | |
| 40 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Along length |
Item allowance: Closed seed envelopes and paper category dividers lie flat in short stacks — 260 × 150 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
Cut sequence
| Cut | Parent region | Direction | Coordinate (mm) | First child | Second child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | N1 | horizontal | 105 | N3 | N4 |
| C2 | N3 | vertical | 325 | N5 | N6 |
| C3 | N6 | horizontal | 86.7 | N7 | N8 |
| C4 | N7 | vertical | 648 | N9 | N10 |
| C5 | N4 | horizontal | 304 | N11 | N12 |
| C6 | N11 | vertical | 301 | N13 | N14 |
| C7 | N8 | horizontal | 101.7 | N19 | N20 |
| C8 | N19 | vertical | 600 | N21 | N22 |
| C9 | N14 | horizontal | 208 | N23 | N24 |
| C10 | N23 | vertical | 500 | N25 | N26 |
| C11 | N26 | vertical | 699 | N27 | N28 |
| C12 | N22 | vertical | 799 | N29 | N30 |
| C13 | N30 | vertical | 998 | N31 | N32 |
| C14 | N10 | horizontal | 17 | N33 | N34 |
| C15 | N33 | vertical | 847 | N35 | N36 |
| C16 | N36 | vertical | 1046 | N37 | N38 |
| C17 | N38 | vertical | 1089 | N39 | N40 |
Sheet S2.1
Cut sequence
| Cut | Parent region | Direction | Coordinate (mm) | First child | Second child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | N2 | horizontal | 200.7 | N15 | N16 |
| C2 | N15 | vertical | 300.7 | N17 | N18 |
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 and 6 mm lid plywood. Mark every part and its grain direction; recalculate before cutting if either thickness changes. Measure envelopes as a complete dry stack and check the actual lid thickness.
Parts: F, B, L, P, R, U, S, T, Q · 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: F, B, L, P, R, U, S, T, Q · After measure3. Dry-fit the case
Check the 320 × 220 mm footprint, square corners and centered inset base. Base clearance is 0 mm per edge; confirm the selected adhesive can bridge that gap.
Parts: F, B, L, P, R, U, S, T, Q · After cut4. Assemble the base and walls
Bond the base and wall contact faces, keeping the base underside flush with the wall bottoms. Clamp square and follow the adhesive cure instructions.
Parts: F, B, L, P · After dry-fit5. Set the lower and upper rails
Bond R at z = 69.7 mm. Fit U flush with the side tops using a 6.3 mm spacer above R. Remove spacers and clear glue squeeze-out.
Parts: R, U, L · After glue6. Fit the rear stop
Bond S against the back, between the side rails, with its underside at z = 81.7 mm. Keep the front entry unobstructed.
Parts: S, B · After rails7. Add the lid pull
Bond the 40 × 12 mm pull tab on top of the lid, centered across its width and flush with its front edge. Let the joint cure before using the pull.
Parts: Q, T · After cut8. Slide and check the lid
Insert T from the front. Check 0.15 mm clearance at each side and above and below, free travel to the rear stop, and full forward removal using Q. Keep the lid unglued to its rails.
Parts: T, Q, R, U, S · After stop, pull9. 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. Choose a dry indoor location suitable for the seed packets; the box is neither airtight nor climate controlled.
Parts: F, B, L, P, R, U, S, T, Q · After slide
Materials and supplies
- Uses 2 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).
- S2: 1 of 1 used · 600 × 600 × 6 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.