Drawing kit box

Ready to make. All 12 parts fit the listed stock.

Your parts

Cut length	Cut width	Thickness	Qty	Grain
300 mm	71.7 mm	12 mm	1	Along length
300 mm	90 mm	12 mm	1	Along length
196 mm	90 mm	12 mm	2	Along length
276 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
252 mm	12 mm	12 mm	1	Along length
275.7 mm	195.7 mm	6 mm	1	Along length
40 mm	12 mm	12 mm	1	Along length

Item allowance: A closed sketchbook and capped drawing tools lie flat as one packed kit — 240 × 160 mm, plus 10 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.

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Sheet S1.1

Cut sequence

Cut	Parent region	Direction	Coordinate (mm)	First child	Second child
C1	N1	horizontal	95	N3	N4
C2	N3	vertical	305	N5	N6
C3	N6	horizontal	76.7	N7	N8
C4	N7	vertical	608	N9	N10
C5	N4	horizontal	294	N11	N12
C6	N11	vertical	281	N13	N14
C7	N8	horizontal	91.7	N19	N20
C8	N19	vertical	560	N21	N22
C9	N14	horizontal	188	N23	N24
C10	N23	vertical	480	N25	N26
C11	N26	vertical	679	N27	N28
C12	N22	vertical	759	N29	N30
C13	N30	vertical	958	N31	N32
C14	N32	vertical	1157	N33	N34
C15	N10	horizontal	17	N35	N36
C16	N35	vertical	807	N37	N38
C17	N38	vertical	850	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	280.7	N17	N18

Connections and machining

Sliding lid · 12 pieces · 12 mm plywood, 6 mm lid. Lower support rails and upper guide rails form two side channels. Slide the lid from the low front wall toward the rear stop. Pull the front tab Q to reopen it.

No grooves or notches are required. Cut the rectangular parts, then follow the connection details.

Put it together

Done
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 the complete packed kit and both plywood thicknesses; include clear desk space for lid removal.
Parts: F, B, L, P, R, U, S, T, Q · Start here
Done
2. 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 measure
Done
3. Dry-fit the case
Check the 300 × 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 cut
Done
4. 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-fit
Done
5. Set the lower and upper rails
Bond R at z = 59.7 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 glue
Done
6. Fit the rear stop
Bond S against the back, between the side rails, with its underside at z = 71.7 mm. Keep the front entry unobstructed.
Parts: S, B · After rails
Done
7. 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 cut
Done
8. 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, pull
Done
9. 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. Keep the lid track clear and carry the closed box within a bag. No latch or impact protection is included.
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.