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Small parts bin

Five compartments for packaged screws, clips and washers. All files are free, including your customized plan.

Ready to make. All 9 parts fit the listed stock.
Small parts bin assembled viewF1L2P1D1D2D3D4L1F2

Your parts

PartCut lengthCut widthThicknessQtyGrain
300 mm60 mm6 mm2Along length
178 mm60 mm6 mm2Along length
288 mm178 mm6 mm1Unrestricted
178 mm54 mm6 mm4Along length
Small parts bin dimensioned top view and sectionTop view and base section (mm)Outside 300 × 190 · interior 288 × 178Clear compartment width 52.80Section · z = 0 at bottomWall 60 · base 6Clear height 54

Item allowance: small parts packets — 42 × 55 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 · 600 × 600 × 6 mmC1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10C11C12C13C14C15C16F1300 × 60F2300 × 60P1288 × 178L1178 × 60L2178 × 60D1178 × 54D2178 × 54D3178 × 54D4178 × 54Hatched 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
C1N1horizontal65N2N3
C2N2vertical305N4N5
C3N3horizontal128N6N7
C4N6vertical305N8N9
C5N7horizontal309N10N11
C6N10vertical293N12N13
C7N5vertical486N14N15
C8N9vertical486N16N17
C9N13horizontal185N18N19
C10N18vertical474N20N21
C11N19horizontal242N22N23
C12N22vertical474N24N25
C13N23horizontal299N26N27
C14N26vertical474N28N29
C15N11horizontal366N30N31
C16N30vertical183N32N33

Put it together

Small parts bin exploded assemblyF1L2P1D1D2D3D4L1F2Exploded assembly · 300 × 190 × 60 mmInset base underside: z = 0 mm · actual sheet thickness 6 mm5 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 bags or packets instead of loose sharp parts.

    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 300 mm. Fit the 178 mm side walls between them. Check the outside footprint 300 × 190 mm and square the corners. The inset base is 288 × 178 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 52.80 mm of clear space; repeat at a pitch of 58.80 mm. Glue the bottom edge onto P and both ends against F. Each compartment has 52.80 × 178 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. Keep sharp pieces in closed packets and label each lane. 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 1 used · 600 × 600 × 6 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.

Take the complete plan

Parts CSV, cutting maps and sequence, materials, dimension and assembly diagrams, a printable plan and editable JSON. No sign-up.

For PDF, open the print page and choose Save as PDF in your browser. Use A4 or Letter.

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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