This article is about how to wooden box for tools. If you have a lot of tools and want to keep them organized, the best thing you can do is to create a simple wooden box. From our experience, we find them very useful as they are lightweight, durable and provide plenty of storage space for tools. Don't forget that you can adjust the size and design to suit your needs.
The main components of the tool box are made from 20mm boards, as they have a beautiful appearance, and very durable. In addition, we recommend that you glue the joints and fasten everything with self-cuts. Try to screw in the screws as symmetrically as possible.
Upon completion of the assembly, it will be necessary to sand the entire surface of the box. Make sure all edges are smooth, otherwise you could hurt your hands on sharp edges. Also, be sure to check that the heads of all screws are flush with wooden surface. Get rid of dust and chips before painting.
In order to make a wooden tool box, you will need the following:
In order to get precise cuts, we recommend using an electric jigsaw or a good circular saw. Make sure the saw has smooth teeth or it may tear off the edges.
Smart Tip: Also, check that the blade will pass exactly along the cut line before sawing.
In the picture, all the components needed for the box. circular machine can make the job easier as many of the cuts need to be made at an angle.
You must use this blueprint when making components for the crate. Make sure you double check all measurements otherwise the components may not match.
After creation wooden parts you need to drill holes around the edges. As you can see in the picture, you need to plank wooden beam OK to prevent damage to the surface. Drill three holes on the bottom and two holes on the sides.
Smart Tip: If you are not experienced in woodworking, you should draw guidelines for pilot lines. Indent from the edges to prevent splitting of the wood.
If the bottom edges are not smooth, you should carefully sand them with 120 grit sandpaper before assembling.
Coat the bottom ends with wood glue to strengthen the connection. Remove excess glue with a dry cloth, otherwise you will waste time cleaning it.
Press the components firmly and leave for half an hour. If you are using good glue, it will well fasten the joints.
However, screw the screws into the drilled holes anyway.
In order to receive solid construction We recommend using self cutters. Work carefully to prevent damage to wooden components.
Smart Tip: Align all parts before twisting. As you can see in the picture, the edges should be even.
After installing all the components together, the tool box should look like the one in the image.
Make a handle out of a cylindrical wooden rod. Handle diameter is approximately 20-25 mm.
Smart Tip: Use a ruler to cut the rod desired length.
Add some wood glue to both ends of the rod before pushing it back into place. Then, drill a hole and screw the cut itself. Hold the handle while twisting, otherwise it may move out of place.
Smart Tip: Leave about 15 mm from the top edge to the wooden handle.
Don't forget to smooth the edges of the wooden components with sandpaper.
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Any responsible owner always keeps all the tools in their place. Even small sets should be kept neat and orderly. To organize a place to store tools, keys and other devices, you can independently organize cabinets, tables and drawers with the possibility of transportation.
A wooden case for keys is not only part of the image of any craftsman or carpenter, but also a functional component. At a certain point, the range of tools reaches such a state that without the organization of orderly storage, the desired key or screwdriver becomes simply impossible to find. In addition, there is also such a tool that is demanding on storage conditions and from interaction, friction and shaking can be damaged and become unusable.
If you need remote repairs, when you need to perform some task away from the workplace, a transport suitcase or tool case will help out a lot, and also if you want to organize storage by dividing it into sectors for automotive, plumbing, carpentry tools .
So we need a storage box the right tool, consumables and fasteners. On sale you can find a fairly large selection of various suitcases and boxes, light, comfortable and compact. Finding one for the right tasks will not be a problem, but they cost a lot of money.
Construction and material
Let's first define what types of boxes are:
Before starting work on manufacturing, you need to clearly determine which option you need. And it’s worth starting with a complete overhaul of your instrument, decomposing them into groups and sizes. As a result, you will be able to choose the right number of boxes without much effort.
Material selection
- Metal. Quite difficult to make. May need welding and cutting metal structures from sheet metal. As a result, such a product will weigh a lot and be difficult to move. But due to its advantages, this option is worthy of attention. In the case of storing heavy and dimensional tools, there is less chance of damage to the compartments. But at the same time, it is not suitable for storing carpentry fixtures. The ideal combination would be the manufacture of a workbench and built-in metal boxes. By making a mobile version on your own, you can use thin tin and copy the design from a factory product. Still very interesting option- mobile trolley with boxes. It is equipped with special swivel wheels for ease of movement. This option has gained its popularity among auto repair shops, garages and vehicle maintenance services. Trying to make such an option yourself will bring many difficulties.
- Plywood. It is possible to make almost identical boxes using plywood. A big plus is the ease of processing such material.
You should start with a drawing with dimensions. Dimensions must be made in accordance with the dimensions of the tool that is planned to be stored in it.
Particular attention is paid to the layout, fasteners and other elements that are taken into account at the design stage.
tool box
When creating a wooden tool box with your own hands according to the drawing that we already have, we will need:
- Lumber, board 10-20 mm thick.
- Wood saw.
- Pencil and ruler.
- fasteners.
The classic design has no compartments, cells and other functional devices, it is a deep box and a handle for transportation. The shape of the handle is made for more comfortable carrying, if the instrument is unevenly located in the box. The only addition that would be appropriate is an insert in the middle of the box to divide the container into two compartments. The left section can store drills, bolts, nuts, screws and other small parts. On the right are hammers, keys and other large items.
If such a box is not planned to be constantly transported, it would be rational to make a retractable lid on top of the box. Details are cut from the board according to the dimensions from the drawing and fastened with self-tapping screws. Can be painted or coated for longer life protective coating plywood surface diy.
DIY iron organizer for tools
A case is taken as a basis, consisting of several boxes fastened together by movable slats, one of which goes into a handle.
- A sheet of iron or tin of small thickness.
- corner Grinder with cutting and cleaning wheels.
- Bolts, nuts, washers for fastening parts.
- Pliers.
- File.
- Anvil.
- Hammer.
Of course, the first step is to draw a drawing and dimensions for the required size of the tool and storage compartments for various Supplies and fasteners. In dimensions, you need to take into account the joints and folds, make a small margin of 1-2 millimeters. Marking can be done with a core directly on a sheet of iron. After marking the sheet, we proceed to the clipping.
For straight external cuts, angle grinders can be used, for closed corners - only metal shears. We start manufacturing with the main part of the boxes, we get 2 of them open, 2 closed with organizers and one large one, which is the base. The rails are made of thicker iron and are secured with bolts or rivets so that they have free play to allow the case to be folded.
Summing up, we can say that if you wish, everything is possible. If everything is fine in your inventory, supplement it with compartments and storage containers. If you have a huge number of all kinds of tools, as well as power tools, you should think about creating a large box that will fit everything in itself and help keep everything safe and sound. You no longer have to constantly look for the right key or screwdriver, because you will have everything in its place.
A good owner will always have a whole arsenal of tools at hand: from nails and screws to pliers, a level and a set of screwdrivers, not to mention a drill, puncher and screwdriver. Very often simple home repair does not start in any way due to the fact that the master cannot find all the tools he needs in the apartment or garage. To prevent this from happening, all working tools must be stored in a specially designated place - a tool box.
What are the tool boxes, what requirements they must meet, and how to make a tool box with your own hands - this is an article about this.
Varieties of tool boxes
In fact, a tool box is a box with or without a lid, divided into several compartments of various sizes and shapes. Small drawers are designed to store fasteners, they can contain drills, tips, or other small parts. As a rule, such boxes are divided into several compartments, each of which has a separate lid. Such boxes are easy to carry, because they weigh a little.
Larger cases are needed to store and transport large tools such as hammers, saws, drills or jigsaws. Quite huge boxes will be needed to contain perforators, levels or mallets. These tool boxes are often made on wheels so that they can be moved and transported.
Professional toolboxes can differ depending on the skill of the craftsman: so a plumber needs one set of equipment, and an auto mechanic needs a completely different one. You can find such boxes in building supermarkets or in specialized stores, they are often sold complete with the tools themselves.
The cases are divided into several categories. This takes into account not only their size, but also the design, as well as the material of manufacture. Structurally, it can be:
- Open boxes with handles for large tools and easy transfer from one place to another.
- Multi-tiered boxes with many small and large compartments for complex storage of working parts and their facilitated transportation. Such a box can be thrown into the trunk of a car or carried by hand.
- Compact cases with ergonomic handle containing all the tools needed for minor repairs or country trips.
- Chests of drawers, consisting of several drawers, as a rule, are used permanently at the place of work.
- Tool belts are needed for those who work at heights or in hard-to-reach places.
- Carts - a kind of tool boxes on wheels, differing large sizes. On such devices they move very large equipment, such as welding machines, Boers.
Important! When choosing a box for your tools, it is better to give preference to multifunctional boxes, where each part has its own place, and small compartments are closed with lids. Otherwise, all the tools run the risk of being mixed into one heap during transportation.
What are tool boxes made of?
Cases and boxes can be made from various materials, but the main requirement for them is the same - the boxes should be light, since the tools themselves weigh quite a lot. There are a few more nuances that you need to know about those who buy a case for their arsenal of tools:
- The bottom of the box should be as thick as possible, since it is on it that the entire mass of the contents presses.
- A full box should not deform when lifted - the walls remain perpendicular to the lid and bottom. If the walls sag, this indicates that the strength of the case is insufficient for such a set of components.
- Well, if the material of the box is fire-resistant, then expensive tools will survive even during a fire.
- If there are gaps in the box, dust and construction debris will enter the box and contaminate the tools. And in this case, the contents are threatened with oxidation and rust due to high humidity.
- Durability is an important factor, because a professional box costs quite a lot, and the load on it from metal components will be significant.
Today, the most popular materials for such boxes are:
Attention! All materials must comply with special standards, because if the box breaks at the most inopportune moment, all heavy tools will fall on the feet (or on the head) of the unfortunate owner.
If you can still make a metal or wooden tool box with your own hands, then you can really only buy plastic boxes.
How to make a DIY tool box
If the owner has decided to make a box for his inventory on his own, first of all, he needs to determine the size and choose the design of the box.
To do this, you need to inspect all your tools, measuring the most dimensional elements and taking into account small things (bolts, nuts, washers, etc.). According to these parameters, the dimensions of the container itself and the internal compartments are calculated.
Tool box design
Speaking about the design of the boxes, they do not mean their shape, but the way they open and the presence of additional sections. The following designs are considered standard:
- Case - portable box rectangular shape with a handle. As a rule, cases are divided into many departments, have removable partitions that allow you to independently divide the space inside the box. The weight and dimensions of such cases are usually small.
- Container - a larger box for a variety of tools. As a rule, it has the shape of a trapezoid with a rectangular bottom. Inside this box there are also partitions, and there may be separate smaller boxes (folded like a nesting doll). Sections of such a container can be pulled up and to the sides, forming a whole "trellis" with tools and fasteners. Large tool boxes of this type can be equipped with wheels, which is very convenient and practical.
- Multiboxes are arranged vertically and the drawers in them are pulled out along the guides, as in a regular chest of drawers.
With your own hands, it will be easiest to make a case for tools, because in this design there are no complex mechanisms and hinges with which additional sections come out.
Important! Although it is quite possible to build a container with boxes that fold over several floors with your own hands. To do this, each pair of "floors" should be fastened with metal brackets, providing mobility to the elements (as in the figure below).
Bringing an idea to life
Speaking of material for self-manufacturing box, then, of course, the easiest way to work with a tree. For the first experience, it is better to choose inexpensive wood - a planed coniferous board is quite suitable for boxing.
The whole process of making a tool box consists of several stages:
- Make a drawing of the future boxing. To do this, use a regular drawing paper and a ruler or a professional program such as AutoCAD.
- The resulting drawing is transferred to wood using simple pencil or marker.
- Cut out the details along the contour using a jigsaw or saw.
- The tree is treated with antiseptics or stains to prevent it from rotting and to make it “inedible” for insects and rodents.
- The box is being assembled. Now all the details need to be connected into a single structure, according to the drawing. To do this, it is best to use wood glue, which is applied to the ends of the parts and pressed against each other for a few seconds.
- It is better to additionally fix the elements of the box with self-tapping screws, making sure that the wood does not crack when screwing in the fasteners.
- Install the lid using conventional hinges or another device appropriate for the type of drawer opening.
- The lid is equipped with a handle for carrying and transporting the box with tools.
- Inside the box is marked into sectors, given the diagram and drawing. Additional partitions are cut out of the board and fixed in place with glue and self-tapping screws.
- The walls, bottom and lid of the box are polished in several ways. sanding paper, then painted or covered with several layers of varnish.
The box is ready to use, it remains only to fill all its compartments with the appropriate tools and fasteners.
The simplest tool box
Beginners in carpentry are offered more than simple design box for tools - an ordinary box with a handle, but without a lid. The advantage of such a box is that it is suitable for tools of various sizes, if desired, even a water level or a puncher can be placed here, or you can make a miniature box for an “apartment” master.
Such a box consists of only six parts:
- two long side elements;
- two short sides, the height of which should exceed the height of the long sidewalls, since the handle will be attached here;
- the bottom, which should be made from a single piece of wood, since it is the bottom that takes the load from the weight of the tools;
- a handle, the role of which can be played by a bar, plank or round segment - the choice depends on the size of the box and the estimated mass of its contents.
If desired, the design can be supplemented internal partitions or complicate it with compartments with lids or doors.
All elements are assembled into one structure, fixed with carpentry glue, then additionally fastened with self-tapping screws. Particular attention should be paid to the fasteners of the handle - it must be strong and reliable.
You can independently assemble a tool box not only from boards, depending on the arsenal of tools, plywood, chipboard, OSB, galvanized metal or aluminum sheet can be used.
There is nothing complicated in the manufacture of such a box, and the advantages of the product are obvious: tools and fasteners will be in a certain place, at any time it is enough to get the box from the pantry or garage and make the necessary repairs.
Hello everybody!
A toolbox today 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 not one repair can do without them. In order for the tool to be in one place, and it was convenient to transport it, we use special boxes. Often we just buy them in 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 handle it, especially with a handmade thing, which is much more pleasant to use than a purchased option. This article will describe 4 different ways production of boxes, a photo report is attached.
Let's start making!
Manufacturing Method No. 1
We will need:
Material
Plywood;
- pine board;
- nails;
- wood glue.
Tool
- drill;
- hammer;
- chisel;
- manual frezer;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette.
First of all, you need to find necessary material, plywood or trimming boards are suitable for this. Further, according to the presented drawing, it is necessary to mark up, then cut out all the details of the case. It is necessary to make special grooves into which the partition will be placed, for this we use a manual milling cutter, or another 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 with small nails.
Now we make a partition for the box, cut out a special handle, for this we use a jigsaw.
When the partition is ready, grease the grooves with wood glue and install it in its place.
Next, from the planks we make overhead handles, with the help of a planer we round the corners. Then we make tool holders from the rails, use a jigsaw, and a drill. The holes will be used for screwdrivers, and pliers, etc. will be installed in square cutouts. tool.
So that the box does not get dirty, and there is protection from environment, varnish the surface. As a result of the work done, we get such a homemade box.
Manufacturing method No. 2
Drawer-stool
Material
Plywood or OSB;
- wooden beam;
- self-tapping screws;
- wood glue.
Tool
Available cutting tool;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette.
We take an existing sheet of plywood, make markings on it, and, according to the dimensions presented, cut out the lid (Fig. 1), then the longitudinal drawers (Fig. 2) and sidewalls (Fig. 3).
Next, we take a wooden beam with a 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 - tsarga;
3 - handle;
4 - leg;
5 - sidewall.
When everything is ready, using 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 an ordinary stool, for this it is enough to turn it over and put it on legs, with it it will be convenient to reach the place we need, at a time when growth does not allow do it.
Manufacturing method no. 3.
Box for the young master.
Does your child love to craft? We offer to make a small box with him, where he will store his favorite tool.
To make a box with our own hands, we need the following
Material
16 mm boards;
- round wooden beam;
- self-tapping screws;
- wood glue.
Tool
Available cutting tool;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette;
- clamps.
First you need to take the existing boards with a cross section of 16 mm, then we make the markup, according to the dimensions provided, 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, we grind the surface and remove sharp corners. When everything is ready, we begin to connect all the parts together, first you need to connect the bottom and sidewalls, then along the marked lines we put vertical racks and at the same time put 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 and necessary equipment for us, its appearance will be distinguished by solidity and reliability.
To make a box with our own hands, we need the following
Material
The board is not thicker than 12 mm;
- self-tapping screws;
- joiner's glue;
- pen;
- corners 8 pcs.;
- latch 2 pcs.;
- loop 2 pcs.
Tool
Available cutting tool;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette;
- clamps.
For the manufacture of the box, we use such wood as: pine, linden or poplar. Most optimal thickness boards will be 12 mm thick.
Next, we make the markup, according to the indicated dimensions in the drawings, after which we cut it into its component parts, as shown in the photo.
Full 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 the lid of the box, for convenience we use clamps and corner clamps. We fix the parts together with carpentry glue.
Then, using a drill, we drill a hole for the self-tapping screws, we drill the holes.
Now we fasten the body of the portable part, put partitions, fix it with self-tapping screws.
Next, install the handle that we need to carry.
Make your own tool box home master quite capable. When a lot of tools accumulate in the house, there is a need for their neat storage. Making such a box for a craftsman is not at all a problem, because the question will be rather about what kind of box such a person needs.
Figure 1. A simple carpenter's box is convenient for storing the most necessary tools and materials.
About materials and tools
The easiest way is to assemble a box from solid wood or plywood. These materials are easy to find and easy to process, and they are stronger than the plastic containers you can buy in stores. To assemble a wooden box you will need:
- jigsaw and hacksaw;
- drill and screwdriver;
- file and sandpaper;
- board 2 cm thick, bar 2.5x5 cm, lining or thick plywood;
- accessories (piano hinges, hooks, handles, etc.);
- carpenter's glue and self-tapping screws.
Figure 2. The tool case is made of plywood and several bars.
Before starting work, it is necessary to determine what type of box you want to make: for a large tool, for small items, universal sliding (transformer) or some other.
Draw a diagram and mark on it the dimensions of the storage for tools, the presence of compartments and their parameters, additional details in the form of a lid, constipation or handles.
Then you should make drawings of parts.
And only then proceed to the manufacture of the tool box.
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Tool boxes
A simple carpenter's box was invented by our great-grandfathers: it is an open box with a handle. It can be conveniently placed in large tools like an ax or a hacksaw, and various small things (nails, files, etc.). Rice. 1. It consists of 2 parts, end walls of a complex shape, which are easy to make if you draw a rectangle of the desired length and width, and build a trapezoid on its upper side. The height of the trapezoid will be equal to the height at which the carrying handle will be located.
The sides and bottom of the box are rectangles. The length of the sidewalls is equal to the length of the bottom and is dictated the right size products. The width of the sidewalls is equal to the height of the walls of the box, and the width of the bottom is equal to the width of the end walls. When creating a drawing, it is necessary to take into account the thickness of the material and the fact that during assembly the parts are located overlapping one another (end walls on the sidewalls). Therefore, to the desired width of the box, you need to add twice the thickness of the board or plywood.
Figure 3. The transformer box is a convenient and compact version of the tool box.
If you need to have a partition inside the box, you need to mark its location on the drawing (along, across, in the center or otherwise) and calculate its dimensions, knowing the width and height of the side walls. You can first assemble the box, and then measure its internal parameters and cut out a rectangle for the partition.
You need to assemble a tool box with your own hands in the following sequence:
- at a distance equal to ½ of the thickness of the material, drill holes in the lower part of the sidewalls with a constant step of 5-10 cm;
- attach to the glue and screws of the sidewall to the long side of the bottom;
- on the bottom and side vertical sides of the ends, drill rows of holes for fasteners;
- fasten with glue and self-tapping screws to the edges of the sidewalls and bottom.
In the upper part of the end walls, mark the place for attaching the handle. It can be fixed as in the figure above, on self-tapping screws, or you can make through holes in plywood and thread a piece of bar, a metal tube or a handle of a suitable diameter through them, securing with glue or limiters from self-tapping screws or nails.
The box in the form of a tool case (Fig. 2) is also easy to assemble:
- From a 2.5x5 cm bar, make details for the bottom frame. Saw off 2 pieces of length equal to the inside length of the suitcase plus 5 cm, and 2 pieces of length equal to the desired inside width plus 2.5 cm.
- At the ends of the parts of the long sides, at a distance of 2.5 cm from the edge, make transverse cuts for half the thickness of the bar (1.25 cm) and remove part of the wood with a chisel before cutting.
- Place the details of the short sides on carpentry glue in the grooves obtained.
- Cut out a rectangle from plywood 6 mm thick, the length and width of which are equal external dimensions suitcase. Glue it around the perimeter to the bars or attach it to self-tapping screws.
- Make the same design for the cover. If desired, the depth of the cover can be reduced by picking up bars with a smaller width or sawing a bar of 2.5x5 cm along the width (you get 2 bars of 2.5x2.5 cm). Connect the bottom and the lid with piano hinges, make a handle and screw the hooks.
- Inside the suitcase, glue short pieces of bar for sockets for tools. From thin strips, make turntables to securely hold the contents during transportation.
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How to make a transformer box?
This is a sliding drawer that can be made compact for carrying, and deployed during work, creating convenient access to drawers with large tools and small items. Rice. 3.
First you need to collect the largest, bottom box. Choose its dimensions so that you can place the most overall tool. Make smaller boxes with a width equal to ½ the width of a large box, and a length equal to its length. There should be an even number of smaller boxes. Inside them, you can arrange partitions, provide retractable pen-type lids or equip at your discretion. For the top pair of drawers, make comfortable hinged lids.
The transformation mechanism consists of several metal strips. Their number depends on the "floors" of the box. The first, short strip connects the lower box with 1 smaller one, the next one connects the lower one, 1 and 2 smaller ones, another one can connect 1 and 2 smaller ones, as in the figure, but if there is a next row of boxes, it should also capture it. If more tiers are needed, then each next strip should also capture 3 adjacent rows.
The installation of the strips must be carried out in the “folded box” state, placing them from inner corner tier above to the projection of its middle on the tier below, fastening to each box held by them. From the strip of the last tier, you can make a handle, as in the figure, or bring its ends above the box and screw the handle from the bar onto the screws. If there is no strip of sufficient length for the manufacture of handles, then they can be attached to the end walls of the upper tier separately on convenient location. Any durable material is suitable for their manufacture: leather belts, canvas tape, wood or metal.
