VisualizationServing Table Caddy SVG, Large Three Row Napkin Organizer Laser Cut File, Buffet Condiment Station DXF
The largest table caddy in the napkin set, with three stepped rows across its full width and the front row split in two, four compartments in total, for napkins, straws, toothpicks and coasters. It ships as SVG and DXF with separate files for 3, 4, 5 and 6 mm plywood, measures 340 × 240 × 100 mm (13.39 × 9.45 × 3.94 in), has 8 pieces, a sloped low front and tab-and-slot joints. Downloading all eight files costs nothing.
- Formats
- SVG, DXF
- Outer size (W × D × H)
- 340 × 240 × 100 mm (13.39 × 9.45 × 3.94 in)
- Parts
- 8
- Material thickness
- 3, 4, 5 or 6 mm plywood (a file for each)
- Layout size (3 mm file)
- 1,180 × 352 mm
- Cut length
- 7.10 m
- Est. time, 10 W diode (3 mm)
- 23 min 40 s
- Est. time, 40 W CO2 (3 mm)
- 9 min 52 s
- Layers
- CUT only, no engraving
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How to make it
- 01Choose the file for your plywood (5 or 6 mm suits a serving piece this size) and test-cut one slot.
- 02Cut the base, tall back, low front, two sloped sides, both full-width cross dividers and the short front divider, over several sheets if needed.
- 03Join the short divider to the lower cross divider, set both cross dividers in the base with the taller one at the back, then fit the sides, back and front.
- 04Glue the corners if it will be carried full, sand and seal, then fill the rows with napkins, straws, toothpicks and coasters.
Three rows that step down
Two cross dividers run the full 340 mm width and split the caddy into three rows. Each row is lower than the one behind it, so the caddy steps down from a 100 mm back to a 60 mm front and everything stays visible from across the table. The front row is split by a short divider into two pockets. In the photo the rows hold standing napkins, wrapped toothpicks, metal and gold straws, and several stacks of cork and printed coasters.
At 340 by 240 mm this is the caddy for a buffet, a self-service drinks table or a large family dining table. The long rows also suit things that do not fit narrow slots, such as cutlery bundled in napkins.
Cutting and assembling a big caddy
The 3 mm layout is 1180 × 352 mm, so most mid-size machines will need it on two or three sheets: the base by itself, the two long walls and cross dividers together, then the small parts. For the 3 mm file allow about 23 min 40 s on a 10 W diode, about 9 min 52 s on a 40 W CO2 and about 4 min 44 s on a 100 W CO2. For 5 or 6 mm plywood use a CO2 laser or plan several diode passes.
The two cross dividers differ in height: the taller one goes at the back. Fit the short divider into the front cross divider, set both cross dividers in the base, then add the sides, back and front. A drop of glue per joint is worthwhile on a caddy this size if it gets carried full. Sand and seal with lacquer.
Selling to caterers and planners
Event planners and caterers look for large condiment stations. Offer it plain or stained, and suggest a custom engraved name on the back for weddings.
Questions about this file
Can I put cutlery wrapped in napkins in the back row?
Yes; the rows run the full 340 mm width, so bundled cutlery lies across them easily at a buffet.
Should I glue such a large caddy?
It holds together without glue, but if you carry it fully loaded, a drop of wood glue in each joint is worth it.
Which thickness works best for events?
5 or 6 mm makes it rigid and heavy enough to stay put on a busy buffet; 3 mm feels flimsy at this size.
Can I scale it down for home use?
Yes, resize the panels and then make every slot the exact width of your plywood again, so the joints stay tight.
How do I keep it from scratching a buffet table?
Stick felt pads under the four corners of the base; they also stop the caddy sliding when people pull napkins out.
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