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A real owner always takes care of the safety of his tools. Even a small set should be stored orderly and neatly. A skilled craftsman can assemble a container for tools and accessories himself. Below we will talk about how to make a tool box with your own hands. The presented photos and videos will help in your work.
Externally, the box looks solid and stylish; it immediately declares a serious approach to the life of its owner. Its dimensions are (70x40x45 cm), that is, 70 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 45 cm high. This is quite enough to accommodate hand tools. The drawer has 3 pull-out trays, as well as a hinged top lid that opens up a spacious compartment. This box allows you to protect your tools from dust and organize safe storage.
Required Tools
To make a wooden box you will need the following tools:
- a circular saw;
- milling machine;
- grinder;
- clamp;
- hammer;
- wire cutters;
- file;
- wood hacksaw;
- chisel.
Step-by-step instructions for making a tool box
The optimal material for making the frame is oak wood. This is an excellent durable material that is durable and resistant to mechanical stress. It is better to take 19 mm thick glued slabs as a basis. This material has no knots or rotten inclusions. Using a circular saw, cut a strip 38 mm wide.
So that when gluing individual elements did not move relative to each other, a nail is driven a little into the first part, its head is removed with pliers, and then a second board is hammered onto the protruding sharp tip.
The boards are additionally coated with glue and fixed.
The glue that appears at the joints of the parts is removed with a chisel; you just need to wait for the glue to dry a little.
The result should be a part 38x38 mm. Its end is polished.
The edge must be cut strictly at an angle of 90°, so when cutting a part to the required length, we must not forget about the cut angle.
This technique will help ensure the accuracy of the cutting angle.
The location of each part is marked so as not to get confused during assembly.
A groove is cut in each part along its entire length; it must go strictly in the center.
The grooves can be made either using a stationary circular saw or using a router.
On the parts that are intended for the manufacture of vertical corner supports of the frame, transverse markings are made.
Another longitudinal groove is made in the rear corner parts. It is not needed on the front corner support parts.
For subsequent fastening in the end part of the workpieces, you need to find the center, marking the point of intersection of the diagonals.
It is necessary to carefully check the compatibility of the blanks.
The workpieces are processed with a file.
Marks are made in the loosely assembled frame in order to subsequently lengthen the grooves.
The grooves are cut out with a hacksaw.
Use a chisel to remove all excess.
These blanks are needed for drawers. A corner is cut out from the end part.
Each workpiece is drilled for bolting.
Observing accuracy, you need to drill the prepared parts.
On the part intended for fastening and separating 2 drawers, cutouts are made at an angle of 90 °.
Having installed the parts for moving the boxes in place and fixed them, they gradually begin to screw them.
The corners of the plywood blanks are cut off, as in the photo.
The walls of the lower drawers are attached to sheets of plywood using self-tapping screws.
Prepared horizontal plywood parts are attached to one side. First, this is done without using glue.
When fixing with clamps, you need to check the diagonality so that the dimensions match.
Drawers are made of plywood.
The grooves can be cut either on a stationary saw or using a router.
The drawer parts are held together with glue.
The sides of the drawers must have grooves for movement along the slats fixed inside.
For strength, the side parts are fastened with dowels, which are cut flush.
To ensure reliability when gluing, small nails are partially driven into the surface of the front wall of the drawers, and their heads are removed.
After attaching the front panels to drawers, look to see whether the individual elements are located evenly.
When gluing, extreme precision must be observed; there should be no gaps.
Finally, the top frame of the box is made from plywood.
To make an accurate cut at an angle of 45°, it is advisable to use a special tool.
Blanks for the frame are connected and fixed when gluing using a tension belt.
For quick access to tools, you should properly organize your storage system. An organizer and a tool box help to cope with this. They are made with their own hands from solid wood, plywood, chipboard, various types plastic and tin.
The material is selected based on the size of the product and the skills of the carpenter; each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Domestic varieties
Open or closed stands and spacious chests of drawers are suitable for stationary storage of tools. In these options, everything depends on their location - a garage or an apartment. In the first case, it is more convenient to organize a stand on the wall required sizes so that everything is open and freely accessible.
Designs with shelves or retractable plywood drawers, cabinets and even a suitcase are suitable for apartments. They can accommodate organizers and cases for power tools and hardware. Small stands can be built on the doors and side walls. The more correctly the filling is organized, the longer the order will be maintained.
To accommodate the main set of tools, wrenches, heads, bolts and nuts, a small container with a handle can serve as mobile options. If the dimensions are large, you can attach wheels to it. Then you should choose the material, calculate the acceptable dimensions, choose the model and type of fasteners, draw up a drawing of the tool box with your own hands or use ready-made proposals. After this, you can begin manufacturing.
In addition to safety, a DIY tool box helps when performing work. Its sorted content, when each item is in its place, allows you to find everything you need over time, without even looking inside.
The standard placement of a hammer, keys and pliers occupies one large compartment. Screwdrivers are inserted into holes on horizontal strips.
Classic drawer options
This type of DIY tool case is easy to make. The accessories of the main set lie in sight, each in its place. It will be useful for transferring outside the workshop. Tool carriers are heavy, so you should not make them large or entirely made of boards. Some parts can be replaced with plywood.
Open with partition
Before starting work, make sure that the workpiece material is dry. To make the first version will be needed following materials and tools:
- pine boards;
- plywood;
- thermal or PVA glue;
- nails and screws;
- hacksaw, jigsaw or grinder;
- drill or brace and wood drill bits;
- hammer;
- chisel;
- tape measure or ruler;
- pencil or marker.
Plywood or scraps of pine boards are suitable materials. According to the drawing, markings are made and blanks for the body are cut out. Special grooves are cut out in which the partition will stand. To organize them you will need a router or a hacksaw with a chisel.
The drawing shows classic dimensions that are optimal for assembling a box. All blanks are cut according to the diagram, When changing one parameter, you must proportionally subtract or add from the others:
- transverse walls - 2 pcs.;
- sidewalls - 2 pcs.;
- groove for the partition.
Sand all prepared elements, assemble the box rectangular shape. To prevent the structure from falling apart, the fastening points and ends of the workpieces are coated with glue. Additionally, the box is knocked down with small nails or screwed together.
At the top of the plywood blank, a handle is cut out with a hacksaw, jigsaw or grinder. The prepared grooves are lubricated with glue. After this, a partition is installed in them.
Handle linings are made from blocks. The corners of the workpieces are processed with a plane and sandpaper, and secured with glue or nails. From wooden slats, cut to the size of the partition, you need to make holders that are placed horizontally on the partition. Suitable holes are drilled for screwdrivers using a drill. Pliers, wire cutters, etc. are placed in rectangular grooves.
The entire structure must be covered protective composition. For this you can use varnish or paint material with special additives.
Organizer in a stool
With this design of the tool organizer with your own hands, you can carry the tool to Right place and sit down on it and reach a place that is slightly higher than your height. The materials and tools are the same as in the previous case. The following are cut from plywood:
- Cover 550x380 mm with a cutout in the center 140x40 mm.
- Longitudinal drawers 470x150x540 mm and a bevel angle of 75°.
- Two sidewalls 306x380 mm.
- The legs and handle are made of bars 385x40x50 mm. Saw off bevels at the ends at an angle of 15°.
Assembly is done with screws. Sharp corners are rounded with sandpaper. The product is cleaned of dust and coated with a protective compound.
Type of homemade carrying
If you want to make something more elegant with relief shapes of the side pillars, this homemade box Just right for tools. First you need to take boards 16 mm thick. Make parts from them, as in the diagram, and take a round aluminum stick or other metal tube.
Along lines parallel to the edges, holes are drilled on the side walls for self-tapping screws to fasten the structure. Using sanding paper or an electric machine, burrs are removed and sharp corners are smoothed. After this, the prepared parts are assembled: the bottom and sides are fastened with glue and screws.
Using the same marking method, vertical posts are installed, between which the horizontal handle is fixed. Screwdriver holders are screwed in with self-tapping screws. The entire surface is cleaned of excess glue and dust.
For protection, the product is coated with varnish or paint. Once dry, the box is ready for use.
This article is about how to do wooden box for tools. If you have a lot of tools and want to keep them organized, the best thing you can do is create a simple toolbox out of wood. From our experience, we find them very useful as they are lightweight, durable and provide plenty of space for storing tools. Don't forget that you can adjust the size and design to suit your needs.
The main components of the tool box are made from 20mm boards as they have a beautiful appearance, and very durable. In addition, we recommend that you glue the joints and fasten everything with cuts. Try to screw in the screws as symmetrically as possible.
Once assembly is complete, you will need to sand the entire surface of the box. Make sure all edges are smooth. Otherwise, you may hurt your hands on the sharp edges. Also, be sure to check that all screw heads are level with wooden surface. Get rid of dust and shavings before painting.
What you need to make a wooden tool box
To make a wooden tool box, you will need the following:
Materials
Tools
- protective gloves, glasses;
- ruler, ;
- chalk, tape measure, level, carpenter's pencil;
- and drills.
Adviсe
- Pre-drill holes in wood components before installing screws.
- Make a handle from a cylindrical stick.
Time
- 1 hour
Box decoration
Making a simple wooden tool box is one of those projects that can be done in less than an hour. But it can make your life easier, especially if you work with tools a lot.
Smart Tip: Before joining the parts, add a little glue to the joints. Immediately remove excess adhesive with a dry cloth, otherwise it will be difficult to remove once it dries.
The first step of the project is marking. As you'll see in the next step of the project, we'll be using 1x8 boards to make a toolbox. Therefore, you should use a carpenter's pencil and a straight edge to mark the lines on the wooden boards.
In order to get precise cuts, we recommend using a jigsaw or a good circular saw. Make sure the saw has smooth teeth, otherwise it may tear off the edges.
Smart Tip: Also, make sure the blade will fit exactly along the cut line before sawing.
The picture shows all the components needed for the box. Circular machine can make the job easier since many cuts need to be made at an angle.
You should use this drawing when making components for the box. Make sure you double check all measurements, otherwise the components may not fit correctly.
After creation wooden parts, you need to drill holes around the edges. As you can see in the picture, you need planks on wooden beam OK to prevent surface damage. Drill three holes in the bottom and two holes in the sides.
Smart Tip: If you are not experienced in woodworking, you should draw guidelines for pilot lines. Allow some space from the edges to prevent the wood from splitting.
If the edges of the bottom are not smooth, you should sand them thoroughly with 120-grit sandpaper before assembly.
Coat the bottom ends with wood glue to strengthen the connection. Remove excess glue with a dry cloth, otherwise you will waste time cleaning it.
Press the ingredients firmly and leave for half an hour. If you are using good glue, it will hold the joints together well.
However, still screw the screws into the drilled holes.
In order to receive robust construction, we recommend using self-tapping screws. Work carefully to prevent damage to wood components.
Smart Tip: Align all parts before twisting. As you can see in the picture, the edges should be smooth.
After installing all the components together, the toolbox should look similar to the one shown in the photo below.
Make a handle from a cylindrical wooden rod. The diameter of the handle is approximately 20 -25 mm.
Smart Tip: Use a ruler to cut the rod to the desired length.
Add a little wood glue to both ends of the rod before installing it in place. Then drill a hole and tighten the screw. Hold the handle while screwing, otherwise it may move out of place.
Smart Tip: Leave about 15mm from the top edge to the wooden handle.
Remember to smooth the edges of the wooden components with sandpaper.
Smart Tip: Clean the box of dust and shavings before painting.
Then completely sand the entire surface of the box with sandpaper.
Smart Tip: Apply several coats of paint, varnish or stain to improve the appearance of the wood and protect the materials from rotting.
If you want your drawer to have the same dimensions as in our article, we clarify that 1 inch equals 2.54 cm.
Hello everybody!
Today, a tool box is a very indispensable thing for every owner. Most of us have a lot of different tools that we may not use very often, but nevertheless we keep them, since more than one repair cannot be done without them. To ensure that the tool is in one place and convenient to transport, we use special boxes. Often we simply buy them at the nearest store; the range and variety allows us to do this. But why not make it yourself? The manufacturing process is not too complicated, anyone should be able to do it, especially with something made with their own hands, which is much more pleasant to use than a purchased version. This article will describe 4 different ways manufacturing of boxes, photo report attached.
Let's start making!
Manufacturing method No. 1
We will need:
Material
Plywood;
- pine board;
- nails;
- wood glue.
Tool
- drill;
- hammer;
- chisel;
- manual frezer;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette.
The first thing you need to do is find required material, plywood or cutting boards are suitable for this. Next, according to the presented drawing, you need to make markings, then cut out all the parts of the body. It is necessary to make special grooves in which the partition will be placed; for this we use a hand router or other available tool.
The diagram shows the following body parts:
1 - wall (2 pcs.);
2 - sidewall (2 pcs.);
3 - bottom;
4 - groove along the thickness of the partition and a depth of 1/2–1/3 of the thickness of the material
When everything is ready, all elements of the box body should be sanded. Next, we assemble the body together, fix the parts with wood glue, and then additionally fasten them with small nails.
Now we make a partition for the drawer, cut out a special handle, and use a jigsaw for this.
When the partition is ready, lubricate the grooves with wood glue and install it in its place.
Next, we make overhead handles from the planks and round the corners using a planer. Then we make tool holders from the slats, use a jigsaw and a drill. The holes will serve as screwdrivers, and the square cutouts will accommodate pliers, etc. tool.
To ensure that the box does not get dirty and there is protection from environment, coat the surface with varnish. As a result of the work done, we get this homemade box.
Manufacturing method No. 2
Box-stool
Material
Plywood or OSB;
- wooden beam;
- self-tapping screws;
- wood glue.
Tool
Available cutting tools;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette.
We take an existing sheet of plywood, make markings on it, and according to the presented dimensions, cut out the cover (Fig. 1), then the longitudinal drawers (Fig. 2) and the sides (Fig. 3).
Next, we take a wooden beam with a cross-section of 40x50 mm, cut out a handle, and 4 legs with bevels at the ends at an angle of 15°.
Next, we assemble the structure together, using self-tapping screws as fixing elements.
Parts layout:
1 - cover;
2 - drawer;
3 - handle;
4 - leg;
5 - sidewall.
When everything is ready, using sandpaper or grinder round off sharp corners and clean the surface. Next, you can apply a protective coating.
The end result should be such an unusual tool box, which, if necessary, can be transformed into a regular stool, to do this, just turn it over and put it on its legs, with the help of it it will be convenient to reach the place we need, at a time when height does not allow do this.
Manufacturing method No. 3.
Box for a young master.
Does your child love to make things? We suggest making a small box with him where he will store his favorite instrument.
To make a box with your own hands we will need the following
Material
16 mm boards;
- round wooden beam;
- self-tapping screws;
- wood glue.
Tool
Available cutting tools;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette;
- clamps.
First, we need to take existing boards with a cross-section of 16 mm, then we make markings according to the provided dimensions, after which we cut the wood into the component parts we need.
The drawing shows the following details:
1 - sidewall;
2 - bottom;
3 - handle;
4 - handle stand;
5 - holder.
Using sandpaper, sand the surface and remove sharp corners. When everything is ready, we begin to connect all the parts together, first we need to connect the bottom and sides, then we install the vertical posts along the marked lines and at the same time we install the horizontal handle.
We fix everything with glue and screws. Then we install special holders for screwdrivers.
Now you can paint, choose the color and coating at your discretion.
The toolbox is ready.
Manufacturing method No. 4
The next version of the tool box is well suited for carrying various equipment that we need; its appearance will be distinguished by its solidity and reliability.
To make a box with your own hands we will need the following
Material
The board is no thicker than 12 mm;
- self-tapping screws;
- wood glue;
- pen;
- corners 8 pcs.;
- latch 2 pcs.;
- loop 2 pcs.
Tool
Available cutting tools;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette;
- clamps.
To make the box we use wood such as pine, linden or poplar. Most optimal thickness the boards will be 12 mm thick.
Next, we make markings according to the dimensions indicated in the drawings, after which we cut them into component parts, as shown in the photo.
The entire list of required parts.
In order to make sure that the wood was cut correctly, you need to put all the parts in a single box.
First, we assemble the bottom part and lid of the box; for convenience, we use clamps and corner clamps. We fix the parts together with wood glue.
Then, using a drill, we drill a hole for the screws and countersink the holes.
