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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.
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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, use 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, it appearance will be distinguished by 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.
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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 milling machine.
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.
The idea to make a carpentry box has been around for a long time, but never got around to it. As soon as I had the time I got down to business. The choice of materials was based on what was on hand. Side panels made of pine, handle made of ash, side strips made of beech, bottom made of plywood (pine) When choosing sizes, I proceeded from the size of the available material. Beech strips in their past were parquet measuring 45 cm. The height of the box is 30 cm. inner size 14 cm / 40 . At the bottom of the box there was a compartment for chisels and jigsaw files. Seats for drills and wood feathers were also made. When assembling, I used D3 wood glue, screws and small nails. Overall, the result was a very compact and functional carpentry box, in which everything you need is at hand.
I started by roughing out the blank for the side wall of the box.
Selected slats for
Trying on the received blanks
Gluing a drawer for chisels
Side stops for chisels are glued
Installing side strips
Every man will agree that a high-quality and multifunctional tool box is an almost irreplaceable thing in the household. Many craftsmen prefer to buy a ready-made box in the nearest store, where a wide range is available. But such a device can be made independently, in accordance with personal wishes. Moreover, the manufacturing process itself is not considered difficult, so even a beginner can cope with this task.
Classification of tool boxes
There are several basic criteria due to which multifunctional products can be divided into several main groups.
According to the material from which the body is made:
By type of stored instruments:
Design of modern boxes
When talking about the design of such boxes, we do not mean their shape, but the method of opening and the presence of auxiliary sections. The following designs are considered standard today:
Making a box from plywood
To make a tool box with your own hands from plywood, you will need the following tools and materials:
Before you start manufacturing, you need to carefully work out the design of the future product (the drawing can be made on a computer or on plain paper). The necessary calculations are made and the main dimensions are recorded. After that all marks must be transferred to a sheet of plywood. This can be done using a regular ruler, tape measure, marker or even a pencil. All blanks for the future box are cut along the intended lines. It is also necessary to mark all the grooves and cut them on the blanks. Irregularities formed during the work process can be processed with a chisel. It is thanks to the grooves that the final design of the box will be stronger and more durable.
The next stage is the assembly of the entire structure. To glue small parts Use quality wood glue. The main sides of the box are also glued together. To improve the result, they need to be pressed tightly together. It is best to use a special rubber strip for this. It cannot be removed until the glue has completely dried. The corners on the doors need to be rounded.
A convenient handle for a tool box can be made from MDF. Initially, the layout is drawn directly on the wood and only then cut out. When the handle is ready, the surface must be processed. It is attached using wood glue and screws. If you don’t want to make your own handle, then you can purchase it at hardware store. Main criterion the right choice- high strength and reliability. Now you need to attach the outer lid of the drawer and door. All parts are put in place, and then the areas for attaching the hinges are marked with a pencil.
To organize the drawer, you can make small compartments. All components are cut out according to the same principle as the box. Grooves are made and glued together. On one side of the box you can make a special compartment for storing screwdrivers. The most convenient option is where this function is performed by special inserts with slots made of plywood. Velcro is applied to the other side of the drawer to store cables and extension cords.
Wooden box manufacturing technology
This option is considered a classic of carpentry. Drawings of this portable storage facility were published in magazines 50 years ago. For the manufacture of you will need a high-quality board with a thickness of 10 to 20 mm, as well as a hacksaw for wood. Thanks to the simple manufacturing technology, many craftsmen still choose this option.
The classic design does not provide for separate compartments or special multifunctional devices. The final product will look like a neat, deep box with a comfortable handle along its entire length. This shape of the handle has a practical purpose. After all, if the weight of the tools used is unevenly distributed, then you can always find the center of gravity point.
A practical addition could be an insert section with its own handle, the height of which occupies 50% of the entire drawer. This insert can be used for small tools(awl, screwdrivers, small keys), as well as Supplies(screwdriver bits, electrical tape, drills). Any type of wood can be used to make it.
Universal case made from a plastic canister
If you want to make a tool box with your own hands, but do not have a sheet of plywood, then you can use a regular plastic canister. To work you will need:
- Hacksaw.
- Plastic container.
- Fastening elements.
The canister used must be rectangular shape with a comfortable handle, which should be located in the center. In addition, it should be equipped with a screw cap that will be used as a lock.
The process of making the box itself is quite simple. Using a hacksaw, you need to make cuts in the canister. The first cut should fall on the center of the neck and the handle of the container, it is best to remove the stopper, and saw through the top wall. The second cut is made exclusively in the horizontal direction. It is best if it is located in the upper part of the canister, on the end sides. Samu plastic container you need to cut from the top wall at a distance of 4 cm, and on the sides at a distance of 3 cm.
When all the cuts are made, the canister can be opened. To do this, you need to bend all the side parts of the top cover with the halves of the handle. In this box you can store various materials for fastening: nails, bolts, screws, nuts. The upper part must be closed by folding the handles together. This device is secured with a screw cap.
To make the box as strong as possible, additional gaps must be made on the end walls. Small holes are drilled in the lid itself or in the walls into which hooks are inserted, as well as bolts and nuts.
Metal box for tools
This option is most suitable for experienced locksmiths who have necessary equipment and material. Factory-made metal tool boxes are made from lightweight metals such as aluminum. As a result, the product is as light and durable as possible. But working with aluminum at home is much more difficult.
Even a beginner can make this version of a metal box. After all, the most ordinary box and special partitions will be made of metal. Initially, you need to prepare the main material - galvanized steel (0.4 mm thick). Tools you need to prepare:
- Marking caliper.
- Metal square.
- Ruler.
- Hammer.
- Pliers.
- File.
- Sharpened core or marker.
- Anvil.
Next, drawings and markings are made. You only need to mark those places that will later need to be deleted. Now you can start cutting using metal scissors. After cutting off all the excess you should get a kind of geometric figure(winged rectangle).
Next you need to use an anvil. Tapping with a hammer, gradually bend the edges of the workpiece. It is better not to work in a chaotic manner; all actions must be consistent. First, one side is bent, and then another. To wrap protruding parts, pliers are used.
After these manipulations, you need to go over the entire structure with a hammer to level it. In this case it will be small metal box for storing tools. In the future, you can experiment not only with the sizes, but also with the shapes of such boxes.
Almost every home has some kind of tool. When there are too many of them, you can make your own multifunctional box to store them. Experienced craftsmen They believe that such a box is considered an integral attribute for storing various devices. Such boxes can be stored in the workshop and even taken with you on a long journey.
- Kinds convenient drawers
- Material selection
- A box that looks like a stool
- Small portable option
The master always has his own tool at hand. It allows him to quickly cope with assigned tasks. There are never too many tools. Sooner or later there will be so many of them that there won’t be enough pockets to hold all the screwdrivers and rulers. Need a box. They cannot be stored in disarray. Impacts, friction - drills become dull and quickly fail. During work, there is not always time to look for the right screwdriver, so the space of a capacious wooden storage must be used, and the entire volume must be divided into separate compartments.
The easiest way is to buy a container made of plastic or iron. Inside the finished models, the storage space for tools has already been thought out in advance, divided into several compartments. But a homemade box is assembled for each specific craftsman, taking into account storage locations for tools, consumables and fasteners. For some people the most suitable simple models, others will need a multi-functional carrying case. It makes sense to find out what types of portable storage there are in order to choose suitable model, and then construct one with your own hands.
Types of convenient boxes
According to the form of manufacture and purpose, tool boxes are classified:
- Portable.
- Stationary.
- Special.
Portable containers for carpentry tools - compact models that can accommodate a small amount of things needed for work. The complete set of the case depends on the specialist’s specialization. Its design involves a strong lock that will not open during long-term transportation. The portable box is constantly in motion, so it is important that there are several types of fastenings inside it, convenient niches in which you can, for example, put screwdrivers and secure them so that they do not dangle or knock.
It is quite difficult to make a stationary tool box with your own hands. And all because its design is much more complex than that of a portable one. There is no need to think through the arrangement of fasteners inside. The main thing is to form certain compartments and divide them into groups.
A special case is made for strictly individual needs. It can, for example, only store drill bits or wrenches various sizes. Such a box for small tools is more convenient than universal storage. To perform work, sometimes a master needs to take several special cases with him at once. Before you start making a storage unit, you need to decide which option is most suitable for the job.
To do this you need:
- make an inventory of available tools;
- arrange them into groups;
- distribute by size.
Then it will immediately become clear which box is best to make for tools. The article has several instructions that will help solve this problem. First, it is important to choose the material that will be easiest to work with.
Material selection
The hardest thing to make is a tool box made of metal. This material is not suitable for a portable design - the case will be too heavy. Suitable for stationary models in which iron keys or heavy components will be stored. Welding will be required during operation. If you have the skills and ability to use it, you can try it. If they are not there, plywood 8–10 mm thick can replace metal.
It only looks fragile, but it is a very durable material. The parts are fastened together with screws and additionally coated with PVA glue, as they will quickly become loose. To construct the frame, it is better to use hardwood blocks. The walls of the housing must be thicker - at least 10 mm. Boxes with compartments for carpentry tools are best made from 8 mm thick plywood.
The mobility of stationary plywood boxes will increase noticeably if you attach rollers to the bottom, which can be bought at a furniture store.
Boxes under different instruments made of wood - carpentry classics. This material allows you to create any models with your own hands.
Small tool storage case
If you need to have a set of small tools on hand, you can get by a simple box with a handle. The process of its manufacture must be divided into several stages:
- The first stage is planning, making general calculations, drawing. It should show the order of subsequent actions. The drawing is drawn up independently, or you can use computer programs.
- The second stage is preparing the necessary building materials. These are wooden sheets 10–15 mm thick, nails, and fasteners. May be needed for work measuring instruments, hacksaw and hammer.
- The third stage is manufacturing. Using the instructions, you can assemble a simple open tool box(photo).
Before starting work, you need to make a drawing.
- Number 1 – the walls of the box (two pieces).
- Number 2 – side panels (two pieces).
- Number 3 is the bottom of the box.
- Number 4 is a groove made according to the thickness of the partition. Its depth should be equal to one third of the thickness of the plywood.
All parts are cut out using a hacksaw using plywood blanks. Then the edges of the workpieces are sanded with sandpaper. Of the most large parts The box is assembled, its sides are coated with PVA glue, then additionally fastened with small nails (it makes no sense to use bolt fastening here). The handle-holder (which is also the partition) is made according to the following scheme:
Plywood with a thickness of 5 mm is selected. The hole for the handle is cut out using a jigsaw. The workpiece is inserted into the grooves made, which are pre-coated with PVA glue. To prevent the handle from cutting your hand, you need to take a block with a cross-section of 20x45 mm. The edges of the block are rounded with a plane. A slot is made across the entire width into which a piece of plywood is simply inserted. In the end it should look like this.
At the edges of the plywood handle (this is clearly visible in the photo) they are attached wooden slats, in which recesses-holders for pliers, pliers, wrenches or screwdrivers. The toolbox is ready. To prevent it from getting dirty, you need to paint it in several layers with wood varnish.
Using the same plywood, you can make a large box with your own hands, which with a slight movement turns into a stable stool. This was invented by craftsmen working with carpentry tools. You can take this drawing as a basis.
For these parts you need to make four legs measuring 375x50, with bevels at the ends made at an angle of 15 degrees. And also a handle 660 mm long and 40 mm wide. Along the edges there is the same bevel. And here is a visual plan of its assembly.
The stool is assembled according to the proposed scheme, the parts are fastened with 4.5x60 mm screws, and not with self-tapping screws. On finishing stage it turns out to be a box like this. Making it yourself is simple, and the result is multifunctional storage for tools. If you turn it over, you get a stable stool.
Small portable option
There is the easiest option for making a box that is suitable for the average homeowner. Externally it will look like in the photo.
The model is accompanied by a detailed drawing:
Number 1 indicates the side, number 2 – the bottom of the wooden box, number 4 – the handle stand. The handle itself is a block measuring 382 by 30 mm. Another detail is the holder - a rectangle 118 mm wide and 55 mm long. You need to make three identical holes in the holder. A drill is used for this. Assembling a large box begins with connecting the bottom and side, then installing the handle stand. The photograph shows all stages of the upcoming work.
Then the second stand is installed, and at the same time the parka holder is inserted into the blind holes. Then the fasteners for screwdrivers are installed. This is what should happen in the end.
