Take control of your junk drawer by building draftsman divider with this well-heeled DIY tradition storage solution that comes together in less than an hour .

Messy kitchen drawers can make cook a frustrating , time - deplete ordeal . For asmart storage answer , organise utensil and other cooking essential with these easy DIY draftsman dividers . This simple task utilizes inexpensive trade boards and woodwind glue and come together in less than an hr . The measure can easily be customized to fit any drawer ’s dimension .

What You’ll Need

Equipment / Tools

Materials

Instructions

How to Make DIY Drawer Dividers

Make Cuts

Cut your woodto the below dimensions .

Take Measurements

Choose a drawer and empty its contents . Next , screen out the items , grouping them by function or size to design for your DIY drawer divider . Next , measure the insideof the drawer and the things you plan to put in there . This will assist you determine the size of your DIY draftsman dividers .

This project works well for a kitchen utensil drawer , bathroom vanity , dresser , or detritus drawer .

Cut Wood and Arrange

Cut the boards into piecesusing a table saw , size them according to your desired compartments or the excision listing above . Arrange the layout of your DIY drawer splitter free-base on the measurement of your draftsman . The exact design will count on your draftsman ’s dimensions and the items you design to store there . We used three shorter pieces between two long cut to form a ladder - corresponding assembly . Mark your desire measurement on the wood pieces with a pencil . ( We made marks every 2.5 inch for the compartment pieces . )

Assemble the Divider

use wood glue to the border of a compartment piece and attach it perpendicularly to an end piece . Repeat with the other pieces to form compartments . Attach the other end piece to finish the splitter . bear the slice together using clinch , and let the glue dry out overnight . ( you may also pin - nail the piece together for a more safe handle if hope . ) Place the divider in the drawer and use the compartments toorganize your items .

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