Open desktop tray
Collect the things that otherwise remain scattered, then return the whole desk to use. All files are free, including your customized plan.
Collect the things that otherwise remain scattered, then return the whole desk to use.
An undivided floor accepts mixed shapes without assigning permanent lanes. The open top lets you see what still needs to be put away.
For Someone clearing a shared desk at the end of the day. Default clear opening: 376 mm × 226 mm × 88 mm.
Adjust dimensions and stock ↓Measure before you start
- Arrange the actual daily contents on paper and measure the occupied footprint.
- Measure the desk landing space and leave room to grip both sides of the tray.
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
- Empty pockets or the work surface into the tray when you finish.
- Remove valuables and items that belong elsewhere before starting the next session.
- Keep only the daily set; clear accumulated receipts once a week.
What a useful result needs to do
- The chosen daily set sits on the floor without a second hidden layer.
- You can pick up the smallest item without emptying the tray.
- The tray rests flat and can be moved with two hands without catching nearby objects.
If the fit is wrong
- If small items vanish below larger ones, reduce the daily set or choose a divided tray.
- If the tray crowds the desk, reduce its outer dimensions and check the layout again before cutting.
Your parts
| Part | Cut length | Cut width | Thickness | Qty | Grain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 mm | 100 mm | 12 mm | 2 | Along length | |
| 226 mm | 100 mm | 12 mm | 2 | Along length | |
| 376 mm | 226 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Unrestricted |
Check your items against the clear opening and leave space to lift or slide them out.
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.
Compare your stock choices
Try this same inventory with offcuts first and standard sheets first. Each result is a feasible estimate; the solver may miss a better layout.
Sheet S1.1
Cut sequence
| Cut | Parent region | Direction | Coordinate (mm) | First child | Second child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | N1 | horizontal | 105 | N2 | N3 |
| C2 | N2 | vertical | 405 | N4 | N5 |
| C3 | N3 | horizontal | 208 | N6 | N7 |
| C4 | N6 | vertical | 405 | N8 | N9 |
| C5 | N7 | horizontal | 437 | N10 | N11 |
| C6 | N10 | vertical | 381 | N12 | N13 |
| C7 | N11 | horizontal | 540 | N14 | N15 |
| C8 | N14 | vertical | 231 | N16 | N17 |
| C9 | N17 | vertical | 460 | N18 | N19 |
Connections and machining
No grooves or notches are required. Cut the rectangular parts, then follow the connection details.
Put it together
1. Measure and mark
Measure the actual sheet thickness (12 mm in this plan). Mark front / back F, left / right L, base P. Recalculate if the measured thickness differs. Measure the desk space, including clearance around the tray.
Parts: F, L, P · Start here2. 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 · After measure3. Dry-fit the outer walls
Front and back span 400 mm. Fit the 226 mm side walls between them. Check the outside footprint 400 × 250 mm and square the corners. The inset base is 376 × 226 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 cut4. 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-fit5. 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 frequently used pieces toward the front. Use for light desktop items; no load rating is provided.
Parts: F, L, P · After glue
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 × 12 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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