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Two-slot document divider

Two upright groups for light letters and folded documents. All files are free, including your customized plan.

Ready to make. All 6 parts fit the listed stock.
Two-slot document divider assembled viewF1L2P1D1L1F2

Your parts

PartCut lengthCut widthThicknessQtyGrain
210 mm155 mm12 mm2Along length
236 mm155 mm12 mm2Along length
186 mm236 mm12 mm1Unrestricted
236 mm143 mm12 mm1Along length
Two-slot document divider dimensioned top view and sectionTop view and base section (mm)Outside 210 × 260 · interior 186 × 236Clear compartment width 87.00Section · z = 0 at bottomWall 155 · base 12Clear height 143

Item allowance: upright paper bundles (floor footprint) — 60 × 210 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.

Sheet S1.1

Feasible cutting layout S1.1S1.1 · 900 × 600 × 12 mmC1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10P1186 × 236L1236 × 155L2236 × 155D1236 × 143F1210 × 155F2210 × 155Hatched 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
C1N1horizontal241N3N4
C2N3vertical191N5N6
C3N6horizontal160N7N8
C4N7vertical430N9N10
C5N10vertical669N11N12
C6N4horizontal387N13N14
C7N13vertical241N15N16
C8N12vertical882N17N18
C9N14horizontal545N19N20
C10N19vertical215N21N22

Sheet S1.2

Feasible cutting layout S1.2Unused stock · S1.2 · 900 × 600 × 12 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

Two-slot document divider exploded assemblyF1L2P1D1L1F2Exploded assembly · 210 × 260 × 155 mmInset base underside: z = 0 mm · actual sheet thickness 12 mm2 compartments · glued butt joints · illustration, not a machining template
  1. 1. Measure and mark

    Measure the actual sheet thickness (12 mm in this plan). Mark front / back F, left / right L, base P and dividers D. Recalculate if the measured thickness differs. The fit check covers the floor footprint, not the height of upright paper.

    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 210 mm. Fit the 236 mm side walls between them. Check the outside footprint 210 × 260 mm and square the corners. The inset base is 186 × 236 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 87.00 mm of clear space; repeat at a pitch of 99.00 mm. Glue the bottom edge onto P and both ends against F. Each compartment has 87.00 × 236 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. Align divider tops with the outer walls and store only light paper bundles. 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 × 12 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.

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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