How To Build A Box Out Of Sheet Metal

Draw a line parallel to the edge you measured from through your marked measurement.

How to build a box out of sheet metal.

Use the corner notcher to cut out any right angles. Making the sides part 3 step 5. 1 first you want to make an expanded template for your box out of cardboard paper etc. A flat version of your box.

A riveted metal box with lid. We will make the box out of 0 032 1 32 aluminum sheet metal. Repeat steps one and two for all the edges of your paper. How to make a sheet metal box.

Plan the dimensions of your box according to its job. Making the sides part 1 step 3. Measure and mark your hem plus your side length from one edge of your. 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.

Making the sides part 2 step 4. Creating a 22 gauge sheetmetal box from scratch. Use the cutting torch to cut out each panel and then grind the edges smooth with the hand held grinder. Video tutorial includes cutting the sheetmetal template and bending the pieces on my 24 grizzly box pan b.