How To Build A Box Out Of Sheet Metal

Use the cutting torch to cut out each panel and then grind the edges smooth with the hand held grinder.

How to build a box out of sheet metal.

Mock up optional measure and mark your hem length from one edge of your paper. You ll want to get a 12 x 12 sheet at least. Creating a 22 gauge sheetmetal box from scratch. Making the sides part 2 step 4.

I have a graph paper drawing in the pics below but its not for this box 2 trace your template on to your piece of sheet metal as pictured i suggest 20 22 gauge steel 3 cut your piece into the same shape as template. Measure and mark your hem plus your side length from one edge of your. Making the sides part 3 step 5. Repeat steps one and two for all the edges of your paper.

Use the corner notcher to cut out any right angles. 1 first you want to make an expanded template for your box out of cardboard paper etc. Video tutorial includes cutting the sheetmetal template and bending the pieces on my 24 grizzly box pan b. Draw a line parallel to the edge you measured from through your marked measurement.

Plan the dimensions of your box according to its job. How to make a sheet metal box. A riveted metal box with lid. Making the sides part 1 step 3.