VisualizationLow Sink Caddy SVG, Sponge and Dishcloth Organizer DXF, Laser Cut Dish Soap Tray, Wooden Kitchen Sink Box
This laser cut file makes a low sink caddy with two back bays and a shallow full-width front strip, for dishcloths, dish soap with sponges, and dishwasher tablets. The download has SVG and DXF for 3, 4, 5 and 6 mm plywood; the outer size is 300 × 220 × 90 mm (11.81 × 8.66 × 3.54 in), with a sloped front, 7 tab-and-slot pieces and 3 compartments. The low caddy is free to download in all four thicknesses.
- Formats
- SVG, DXF
- Outer size (W × D × H)
- 300 × 220 × 90 mm (11.81 × 8.66 × 3.54 in)
- Parts
- 7
- Material thickness
- 3, 4, 5 or 6 mm plywood (a file for each)
- Layout size (3 mm file)
- 1,060 × 322 mm
- Cut length
- 5.55 m
- Est. time, 10 W diode (3 mm)
- 18 min 31 s
- Est. time, 40 W CO2 (3 mm)
- 7 min 43 s
- Layers
- CUT only, no engraving
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How to make it
- 01Pick the SVG or DXF for your plywood and cut a single slot as a fit test before cutting the full sheet.
- 02Cut the seven parts: front, back, two sloped sides, base, the long cross divider and the back divider.
- 03Fit the outer walls to the base, place the long cross divider to form the front strip, then press the back divider between the two back bays.
- 04Sand, seal with two or three thin waterproof coats, and set cloths and soap at the back with tablets along the front strip.
What fits inside
This is one of the lowest caddies in the set, with a 90 mm back wall and a 45 mm front, so it sits under a window or a low shelf. A full-width cross divider sets off a narrow strip along the front, and one divider splits the back area into two roomy bays. In the photo the left bay holds three folded microfiber cloths, the right bay a dish soap bottle with three sponges standing in a row in front of it, and the front strip a line of wrapped dishwasher tablets.
Choosing the thickness
With only seven parts, the 3 mm version is quick: about 18 min 31 s on a 10 W diode, about 7 min 43 s on a 40 W CO2 and about 3 min 42 s on a 100 W CO2, for the 3 mm file. Use 3 or 4 mm for a light caddy; the 5 and 6 mm files give a chunkier look but need a stronger laser or several passes on a diode. The 3 mm layout is 1060 × 322 mm, so on a smaller machine cut the base separately from the walls.
Finishing near water
Sand the edges, then seal every surface: this box will collect drips from the soap and the sponges. Polyurethane, spar varnish or a hard wax oil all work; two or three thin coats are better than one thick one. You do not need glue, but a little wood glue in the slots keeps the low walls tight.
Ideas: sell it as a compact sink caddy for small kitchens or rentals, pair it with the taller caddies as a size option, or fill it with sponges and cloths for a teacher or neighbor gift.
Questions about this file
Is it low enough to fit under a window sill?
The back wall is 90 mm and the front 45 mm, which clears most window sills and wall cabinets. Check the height of your soap bottle too.
What can go in the front strip besides tablets?
The narrow strip suits flat items such as scrubbing pads, a pot scraper or a spare sponge lying down.
How do I stop it from swelling at the sink?
Seal all faces and edges with a waterproof clear finish, and empty out any pooled water now and then.
Can I scale it down for a tiny kitchen?
You can, but set the slots back to your actual sheet thickness after scaling or the parts will not lock together.
Is glue required?
No, the tabs hold it together. Wood glue just makes the joints permanent and stiffer.
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