How To Build A Sheet Metal Tool Box

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How to build a sheet metal tool box.

You ll want metal that s thick enough to make for a sturdy box but thin enough to bend. Layout line on your sheet metal to designate where you will be cutting and bending. These lines will mark where the walls are bent 2 x. Measure and mark your metal for your desired shape.

For a straight cut use a circular saw with a metal cutting. How to build a metal toolbox step 1. Sheet metal box step 1. Cut your metal to size.

Measure 6 inches from each end and bend the metal 90. Duct metal is a good material. Cut a piece of aluminum measuring 20 by 24 inches. 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. Cut two pieces of. Use the corner notcher to cut out any right angles but be sure to line it up exactly on your lines. He used one just like it in his racing days to.

Bend the metal to make the bottom and sides of the toolbox. Step 1 obtain sheet metal. A typical box will have six panels total with opposite. Before we begin we need a plan of action.

Weld the front and back onto. 1 first you want to make an expanded template for your box out of cardboard paper etc. Homemade sheetmetal toolbox constructed from 035 sheet stock plywood veneer square tubing rod sliders and drawer handles. Measure the inside width of your tray measure and mark your metal to your needed width and height.

Cut your metal to shape. This is a tutorial video on how to make a sheet metal tool box. Making a mock up out of cheap material is always a good practice to have when building. Plan the dimensions of your box according to its job.

The order of operations for this step are as follows. It shows the layout cutting forming and three different options for welding the box togethe. You ll want to start with a rectangular piece 1 x research sourcestep 2 measure your cuts and bends. Use the cutting torch to cut out each panel and then grind the edges smooth with the hand held grinder.

A flat version of your box.