How To Make A Toolbox Out Of Sheet Metal

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How to make a toolbox out of sheet metal.

1 first you want to make an expanded template for your box out of cardboard paper etc. Cut out the outline with a pair of sheet metal cutters. Metal lock boxes can serve a variety of purposes including storing ammunition hauling cargo over rugged terrain and keeping tools safe in your truck. The box i have my students create in class ends up being 5 5 x 2 x 3 5.

Start by taping both sides of the sheet metal directly over the line you want to cut and clamp the metal to a work station so it doesn t move. Cut the sheet metal along the scribed lines using metal shears or a handheld rotary cutting tool equipped with a metal cutting wheel. A few cuts here and there require a much different tool from say the bulk cutting of corrugated sheet metal for a new roof. Use the corner notcher to cut out any right angles.

How to make a sheet metal tool box duration. To cut straight lines use an electric saw. Cambridge h s sheet metal project. It shows the layout cutting forming and three different options for welding the box togethe.

This is a tutorial video on how to make a sheet metal tool box. This project can be completed in under an hour with a few common power tools and a few simple materials that can be found at any hardware or home improvement store. Rotary tools are less likely to bend the metal than shears. Weld a 3 foot long metal pipe to the back of the dustpan to use as a handle.

Use a welder to weld the sides of the folded sheet metal into place and to close the edges. Commercially produced metal boxes are costly however and a a skilled welder with a bit of construction experience can easily make one. To make things easy for my students i designed our classroom box so it would be able to work on the size of a standard 8 5 x 11 piece of paper. Use a vice hammer and pliers to bend the sheet metal into the shape of the dustpan.

The best metal cutting tool depends largely on the type of metal being cut the quantity and also on your experience level. Cutting metal is a dangerous job. A flat version of your box. The patterns for a cardboard box will look very similar to what you need to plan out for the sheet metal box.

Find out why close. A metal toolbox is a strong sturdy way to hold all of your tools.