How To Build A Sheet Metal Tool Box

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How to build a sheet metal tool box.

Making a mock up out of cheap material is always a good practice to have when building. Step 1 obtain sheet metal. Measure the inside width of your tray measure and mark your metal to your needed width and height. Measure 6 inches from each end and bend the metal 90.

Cut your metal to size. Weld the front and back onto. Sheet metal box step 1. Measure and mark your metal for your desired shape.

You ll want metal that s thick enough to make for a sturdy box but thin enough to bend. For a straight cut use a circular saw with a metal cutting. These lines will mark where the walls are bent 2 x. Before we begin we need a plan of action.

Homemade sheetmetal toolbox constructed from 035 sheet stock plywood veneer square tubing rod sliders and drawer handles. A typical box will have six panels total with opposite. Cut your metal to shape. Duct metal is a good material.

Use the corner notcher to cut out any right angles but be sure to line it up exactly on your lines. It shows the layout cutting forming and three different options for welding the box togethe. 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. He used one just like it in his racing days to.

A flat version of your box. If you can t visualize how the flat pattern for a box should. Layout line on your sheet metal to designate where you will be cutting and bending. The order of operations for this step are as follows.

This is a tutorial video on how to make a sheet metal tool box. My buddy bob lucchesi inspired this metal box. Master skills get tool recommendations and most importantly build something of your very own. Use the cutting torch to cut out each panel and then grind the edges smooth with the hand held grinder.

1 first you want to make an expanded template for your box out of cardboard paper etc. Cut a piece of aluminum measuring 20 by 24 inches. You ll want to start with a rectangular piece 1 x research sourcestep 2 measure your cuts and bends. How to build a metal toolbox step 1.

Bend the metal to make the bottom and sides of the toolbox.