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Tall marker box

Separate two capped marker sets and identify a marker from above before taking it. All files are free, including your customized plan.

Fixed divider

Separate two capped marker sets and identify a marker from above before taking it.

A high wall contains the lower marker bodies and a fixed partition keeps the two sets separate. Choose markers tall enough to grip above the rim.

For A marker user with two small sets of tall pens. Default clear opening: 116.5 mm × 162 mm × 151 mm.

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Measure before you start
  • Measure marker length and the width of each loose standing bundle.
  • Compare cap height with the 160 mm outer wall so the shortest marker remains reachable.
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
  1. Group the two marker sets before placing them upright.
  2. Read the exposed caps and remove one marker vertically.
  3. Recap and return it to its set, following the marker maker's storage guidance.
What a useful result needs to do
  • Every cap intended for selection remains visible and grippable.
  • Removing one marker does not require pulling out the neighboring set.
  • The loaded box stays stationary during an ordinary gentle retrieval on a level desk.
If the fit is wrong
  • If short markers disappear below the rim, choose a lower box rather than burying them.
  • If the contents make the box unsteady, reduce the set or store those markers flat.
Ready to make. All 6 parts fit the listed stock.
Tall marker box — thumbnail assemblyDimensions are in millimeters. Read the stated measurements; this drawing is not a full-size cutting template.Fixed dividers · Assembled view260 × 180 × 160 mm · thickness 9 mm

Your parts

PartCut lengthCut widthThicknessQtyGrain
260 mm160 mm9 mm2Along length
162 mm160 mm9 mm2Along length
242 mm162 mm9 mm1Unrestricted
162 mm151 mm9 mm1Along length
Tall marker box — dimensionsDimensions are in millimeters. Read the stated measurements; this drawing is not a full-size cutting template.Overall dimensions and clear openingsTop view · front edge at the bottomP1260 mm180Front section · halfway through depth (90 mm)F1F2260 mm160Clear width 116.5 · depth 162 mmClear height 151 · plywood 9 mmRead each opening and part from the plan before cutting.

Item allowance: marker bundles — 95 × 65 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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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

Feasible cutting layout S1.1S1.1 · 900 × 600 × 9 mmC1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9F1260 × 160F2260 × 160P1242 × 162L1162 × 160L2162 × 160D1162 × 151Hatched bands: 3 mm kerf · trim 5 mm on every edgeGrain arrows · small-part locations: @ x,y mm from sheet top-left
Cut sequence
CutParent regionDirectionCoordinate (mm)First childSecond child
C1N1horizontal165N3N4
C2N3vertical265N5N6
C3N6vertical528N7N8
C4N4horizontal330N9N10
C5N9vertical247N11N12
C6N8vertical693N13N14
C7N14vertical858N15N16
C8N12horizontal319N17N18
C9N17vertical412N19N20

Sheet S1.2

Feasible cutting layout S1.2Unused stock · S1.2 · 900 × 600 × 9 mmUnused stock · no cuts or edge trim neededGrain arrows · small-part locations: @ x,y mm from sheet top-left
Cut sequence
CutParent regionDirectionCoordinate (mm)First childSecond child

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.
Tall marker box — connectionsDimensions are in millimeters. Read the stated measurements; this drawing is not a full-size cutting template.Fixed dividers · connection detailsBase and divider contact · front section at mid-depthF1F2260 mm160Bond the divider bottoms to the base and the ends to the frontand back walls. Space each opening before the glue sets.Joint reference spans · length × width (mm)F + L · 9 × 160F + P · 242 × 9D + P · 162 × 9
Tall marker box — machiningDimensions are in millimeters. Read the stated measurements; this drawing is not a full-size cutting template.Rectangular blanks · no grooves or notchesFixed dividers · 6 pieces · 9 mm plywood. Fixed dividers stand onthe inset base and meet the front and back walls. Glue thedivider bottoms and ends after the outer shell is square.Follow the cutting map, then use the connection details forassembly.

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

Put it together

Tall marker box — exploded assemblyDimensions are in millimeters. Read the stated measurements; this drawing is not a full-size cutting template.Fixed dividers · Exploded assemblyF1F2L1L2P1D1260 × 180 × 160 mm · thickness 9 mmFixed dividers stand on the inset base and meet the front and backwalls. Glue the divider bottoms and ends after the outer shell issquare.Part labels match the cutting list. Use numerical dimensions.

  1. 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. Test the actual pens against the wall height before bonding.

    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 260 mm. Fit the 162 mm side walls between them. Check the outside footprint 260 × 180 mm and square the corners. The inset base is 242 × 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

  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 116.50 mm of clear space; repeat at a pitch of 125.50 mm. Glue the bottom edge onto P and both ends against F. Each compartment has 116.50 × 162 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. Place on a level desktop and avoid top-heavy contents. 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 × 9 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.

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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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