Desk cable tray

Separate data cables from charging cables and take one coiled lead without tangling the other group. All files are free, including your customized plan.

Fixed divider

Separate data cables from charging cables and take one coiled lead without tangling the other group.

Two open lanes keep different cable groups apart while leaving connectors visible. The box is for disconnected spares.

For A desk user with spare disconnected leads. Default clear opening: 136.5 mm × 162 mm × 46 mm.

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Measure before you start

Coil each lead loosely and measure its resting footprint without tightening the bend.
Include bulky plugs and attached straps in the measurement.

Tools and access

A saw and guide for straight cuts
A square, measuring rule and caliper
Clamps suitable for the dry assembly
A sanding block for accessible edges

Using this organizer

Disconnect, loosely coil and identify each spare lead.
Place each cable type in its assigned lane with a connector visible.
Lift one complete coil and return it loosely after use.

What a useful result needs to do

A coil fits without forcing a tighter bend to clear the walls.
Connectors can be identified from above.
Removing one cable does not drag the other lane's contents out.

If the fit is wrong

If a lead springs over the divider, use its own loose tie or choose a larger lane.
If live chargers need a home, keep power equipment outside this tray and assess the separate open-cubby workflow.

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Ready to make. All 6 parts fit the listed stock.

Your parts

Cut length	Cut width	Thickness	Qty	Grain
300 mm	55 mm	9 mm	2	Along length
162 mm	55 mm	9 mm	2	Along length
282 mm	162 mm	9 mm	1	Unrestricted
162 mm	46 mm	9 mm	1	Along length

Item allowance: coiled cable bundles — 110 × 110 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.

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Sheet S1.1

Cut sequence

Cut	Parent region	Direction	Coordinate (mm)	First child	Second child
C1	N1	horizontal	60	N2	N3
C2	N2	vertical	305	N4	N5
C3	N3	horizontal	118	N6	N7
C4	N6	vertical	305	N8	N9
C5	N7	horizontal	283	N10	N11
C6	N10	vertical	287	N12	N13
C7	N5	vertical	470	N14	N15
C8	N9	vertical	470	N16	N17
C9	N13	horizontal	167	N18	N19
C10	N18	vertical	452	N20	N21

Connections and machining

Fixed dividers · 6 pieces · 9 mm plywood. Fixed dividers stand on the inset base and meet the front and back walls. Glue the divider bottoms and ends after the outer shell is square.

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

Put it together

Done
1. Measure and mark
Measure the actual sheet thickness (9 mm in this plan). Mark front / back F, left / right L, base P and dividers D. Recalculate if the measured thickness differs. Disconnect and measure coiled spare cables.
Parts: F, L, P, D · Start here
Done
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
Done
3. Dry-fit the outer walls
Front and back span 300 mm. Fit the 162 mm side walls between them. Check the outside footprint 300 × 180 mm and square the corners. The inset base is 282 × 162 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
Done
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
Done
5. Position the dividers
Mark each divider from the inside face of the left wall. Place the first divider after 136.50 mm of clear space; repeat at a pitch of 145.50 mm. Glue the bottom edge onto P and both ends against F. Each compartment has 136.50 × 162 mm clear floor space. These are straight glued partitions, with no grooves or hidden fasteners.
Parts: D, F, P · After glue
Done
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. Use the open top for cable access. Store unplugged items; do not alter electrical equipment. 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 × 9 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.

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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.

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