How To Build A Sheet Metal Tool Box

This is a tutorial video on how to make a sheet metal tool box.

How to build a sheet metal tool box.

Master skills get tool recommendations and most importantly build something of your very own. 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. Cut a piece of aluminum measuring 20 by 24 inches.

Measure 6 inches from each end and bend the metal 90. Weld the front and back onto. Measure the inside width of your tray measure and mark your metal to your needed width and height. How to make a sheet metal box step 1.

A flat version of your box. You will be bending the four sides up to make the walls so measure out equal lines parallel to the edges. 1 first you want to make an expanded template for your box out of cardboard paper etc. Measure and mark your metal for your desired shape.

Plan the dimensions of your box according to its job. Cut your metal to size. How to build a metal toolbox step 1. Before we begin we need a plan of action.

Use the corner notcher to cut out any right angles but be sure to line it up exactly on your lines. Bend the metal to make the bottom and sides of the toolbox. Layout line on your sheet metal to designate where you will be cutting and bending. You ll want to start with a rectangular piece 1 x research sourcestep 2 measure your cuts and bends.

Step 1 obtain sheet metal. It shows the layout cutting forming and three different options for welding the box togethe. The order of operations for this step are as follows. These lines will mark where the walls are bent 2 x.

A typical box will have six panels total with opposite. 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. My buddy bob lucchesi inspired this metal box. If you can t visualize how the flat pattern for a box should.

Cut your metal to shape. Sheet metal box step 1. Homemade sheetmetal toolbox constructed from 035 sheet stock plywood veneer square tubing rod sliders and drawer handles. Making a mock up out of cheap material is always a good practice to have when building.

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