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Fit a tray to a small space

Start with the space you have. Allow room around the tray and check the items inside before making a cut.

What you will take away

A custom tray with outside dimensions, clear interior, parts, cutting maps and assembly, plus your space-check notes.

Open desktop tray — thumbnail assemblyDimensions are in millimeters. Read the stated measurements; this drawing is not a full-size cutting template.Open tray · Assembled view400 × 250 × 100 mm · thickness 12 mm

Example construction. Your result uses the dimensions calculated below.

Before you begin

  1. Measure the narrowest clear width and depth. Include drawer runners, handles and other obstructions.
  2. Reserve a gap at each side and enough space above to reach the contents. Check the full route in and out.
  3. Enter the largest item in its intended orientation, including any handling allowance. Download the plan only when both the item and stock fit.

If the item does not fit, reduce the item set or choose a larger space. Reducing the wall thickness also requires matching material and a new calculation.

From your space to a tray

All measurements are in millimeters. Values below are examples; enter your own measurements. Grain-locked walls stay aligned with the sheet grain.

The space and the item
Material and cutting allowance
Sheet option 1

Enter your measurements, then calculate to see a result.

For light, nonstructural plywood storage. Geometry is checked; physical assembly and durability are untested. Use your tool, material and adhesive instructions. Inputs and files stay in your browser.

Open the full open desktop tray planner · Download the original example pack

To keep adjusting a result in the full planner, download its editable JSON here and use “Import a saved plan” there. This page does not overwrite your saved projects.