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Two-compartment stationery tray

Keep writing tools separate from clips and erasers so a pen can be taken without disturbing small pieces. All files are free, including your customized plan.

Fixed divider

Keep writing tools separate from clips and erasers so a pen can be taken without disturbing small pieces.

One fixed partition separates long objects from loose accessories while leaving both groups visible.

For A writer sharing a desk with everyday office supplies. Default clear opening: 176.5 mm × 202 mm × 56 mm.

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Measure before you start
  • Measure the longest capped pen across its full length.
  • Lay out the clip container and erasers as a group; check their combined footprint in the second lane.
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. Return pens to one lane with their ends aligned.
  2. Keep clips in a small container in the other lane.
  3. Take one writing tool and one accessory, then return them to the same groups.
What a useful result needs to do
  • The longest pen clears both walls without resting diagonally.
  • A pen can be lifted while the accessory lane stays undisturbed.
  • Clips remain reachable rather than wedged under erasers.
If the fit is wrong
  • If a pen catches the partition, increase the outer width or rotate the intended storage arrangement and recheck fit.
  • If clips migrate into joints, place them in a removable shallow cup.
Ready to make. All 6 parts fit the listed stock.
Two-compartment stationery tray — thumbnail assemblyDimensions are in millimeters. Read the stated measurements; this drawing is not a full-size cutting template.Fixed dividers · Assembled view380 × 220 × 65 mm · thickness 9 mm

Your parts

PartCut lengthCut widthThicknessQtyGrain
380 mm65 mm9 mm2Along length
202 mm65 mm9 mm2Along length
362 mm202 mm9 mm1Unrestricted
202 mm56 mm9 mm1Along length
Two-compartment stationery tray — 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 bottomP1380 mm220Front section · halfway through depth (110 mm)F1F2380 mm65Clear width 176.5 · depth 202 mmClear height 56 · plywood 9 mmRead each opening and part from the plan before cutting.

Item allowance: pens — 170 × 30 mm, plus 6 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 · 600 × 600 × 9 mmC1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10F1380 × 65F2380 × 65P1362 × 202L1202 × 65L2202 × 65D1202 × 56Hatched 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
C1N1horizontal70N2N3
C2N2vertical385N4N5
C3N3horizontal138N6N7
C4N6vertical385N8N9
C5N7horizontal343N10N11
C6N10vertical367N12N13
C7N5vertical590N14N15
C8N9vertical590N16N17
C9N13horizontal197N18N19
C10N18vertical572N20N21

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.
Two-compartment stationery tray — 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-depthF1F2380 mm65Bond 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 × 65F + P · 362 × 9D + P · 202 × 9
Two-compartment stationery tray — 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

Two-compartment stationery tray — exploded assemblyDimensions are in millimeters. Read the stated measurements; this drawing is not a full-size cutting template.Fixed dividers · Exploded assemblyF1F2L1L2P1D1380 × 220 × 65 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. Measure your longest pen including the cap.

    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 380 mm. Fit the 202 mm side walls between them. Check the outside footprint 380 × 220 mm and square the corners. The inset base is 362 × 202 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 176.50 mm of clear space; repeat at a pitch of 185.50 mm. Glue the bottom edge onto P and both ends against F. Each compartment has 176.50 × 202 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 long pens in one compartment and small pieces in the other. 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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