Everyone should have tools in their home. When there are too many of them, you can make your own tool box. This is an essential attribute for storing tools, because it is important that everything is in its place. You can store tools in this case. You can take them with you if required.
Figure 1. Drawing of a tool box.
Materials from which boxes are made
Cases for storing tools can be made of various materials:
- plastic (very easy to transport, light in weight);
- metal (heavier, but have a durable design);
- wooden (have no heavy weight, reliable design).
To make a box with your own hands, plywood is most often used. This is the simplest and most accessible material.
The main stages of work on making a box from plywood
To make the case you will need the following tools and materials:
Figure 2. Toolbox assembly.
- circular saw;
- hacksaw;
- drill;
- chisel;
- roulette;
- clamps;
- plywood sheet;
- loops;
- screws;
- wood glue;
- finished pen;
- strips of rubber necessary for screeding;
- self-adhesive Velcro;
Before starting work, you need to create a product design; the drawing can be made on paper or on a computer (Fig. 1).
Calculations must be performed and the main dimensions recorded. Next, all measurements should be transferred to a sheet of plywood. This can be done using a tape measure, a regular ruler, a pencil or a marker. Blanks for the future design are cut along the drawn lines. It is also necessary to mark all the grooves and cut them on the blanks. All irregularities must be smoothed out using a chisel. Thanks to the grooves, the structure of the box will be stronger.
Figure 3. The tool box handle is attached with glue or screws.
In addition, the handle can be made from MDF. The design is drawn on wood and then cut out. After the handle is cut, it is necessary to treat the surface, and then attach the handle using glue and screws (Fig. 3). If you don’t want to cut a handle out of plywood, you can purchase a ready-made one in the store. The main selection criterion is strength.
The next stage is assembly and fastening of the outer cover of the case and doors. You need to attach all the parts, and then use a pencil to mark the place for the hinges and secure them.
To attach the outer cover, you need to prepare a hole for the screw.
To organize order in the box you need to make small compartments. The components of the compartments are cut out according to the same principle as the box. Grooves are made and glued together. Places for screwdrivers and other tools can be made on one side of the case. To do this, you need to make an insert with slots from plywood. To attach the cable and extension cords to another wall, you can glue Velcro. You can take special Velcro with a self-adhesive base or glue regular ones with hot glue. The final stage is filling the box with tools.
Making a box from a plastic canister
Figure 4. To make a box, you can use plastic canisters instead of plywood.
If it is not possible to make a tool case from plywood, you can use regular plastic canister(Fig. 4).
Materials required for the work:
- plastic containers;
- hacksaw;
- fasteners.
Tara should be rectangular shape and with a handle located in the center. In addition, there should be a screw-on lid that will serve as a lock.
The process of making a box is quite simple. Using a hacksaw, cuts can be made in several directions. The first cut is made in the center of the neck and handle of the container, the stopper must be removed, and the upper wall must be sawed through.
The second cut is made in the horizontal direction. It needs to be done in the upper part of the canister, on the end sides. The container must be sawn from the top wall at a distance of 3 cm, and on the sides - to a depth of 2 cm.
Once the cuts are made, the canister can be opened. To do this, you need to bend the side parts of the top cover with the halves of the handle. Here you can store a variety of fastening materials: nuts, nails, bolts, screws. The top cover must be closed by folding the handles together. Everything is secured with a screw-on lid.
To make the box strong, additional locks are made on the end walls. You need to drill holes in the walls or lid, insert hooks, bolts and nuts into them.
Making your own tool box is quite easy. The main thing is to follow all stages of work to get the correct design.
By making the case yourself, you can save a lot of money.
Every man will agree that high-quality and multifunctional drawer for tools - this is an almost irreplaceable thing in the household. Many craftsmen prefer to buy a ready-made box in the nearest store, where a wide range is available. But such a device can be made independently, in accordance with personal wishes. Moreover, the manufacturing process itself is not considered difficult, so even a beginner can cope with this task.
Classification of tool boxes
There are several basic criteria due to which multifunctional products can be divided into several main groups.
According to the material from which the body is made:
By type of stored instruments:
Design of modern boxes
When talking about the design of such boxes, we do not mean their shape, but the method of opening and the presence of auxiliary sections. The following designs are considered standard today:
Making a box from plywood
To make a tool box with your own hands from plywood, you will need the following tools and materials:
Before you start manufacturing, you need to carefully work out the design of the future product (the drawing can be made on a computer or on plain paper). Produced necessary calculations, the main dimensions are fixed. After that all marks must be transferred to a sheet of plywood. This can be done using a regular ruler, tape measure, marker or even a pencil. All blanks for the future box are cut along the intended lines. It is also necessary to mark all the grooves and cut them on the blanks. Irregularities formed during the work process can be processed with a chisel. It is thanks to the grooves that the final design of the box will be stronger and more durable.
The next stage is the assembly of the entire structure. To glue small parts, use high-quality wood glue. The main sides of the box are also glued together. To improve the result, they need to be pressed tightly together. It is best to use a special rubber strip for this. It cannot be removed until the glue has completely dried. The corners on the doors need to be rounded.
A convenient handle for a tool box can be made from MDF. Initially, the layout is drawn directly on the wood and only then cut out. When the handle is ready, the surface must be processed. It is attached using wood glue and screws. If you don’t want to make a handle yourself, then you can purchase it at a hardware store. Main criterion the right choice- high strength and reliability. Now you need to attach the outer lid of the drawer and door. All parts are put in place, and then the areas for attaching the hinges are marked with a pencil.
To organize the drawer, you can make small compartments. All components are cut out according to the same principle as the box. Grooves are made and glued together. On one side of the box you can make a special compartment for storing screwdrivers. The most convenient option is where this function is performed by special inserts with slots made of plywood. Velcro is applied to the other side of the drawer to store cables and extension cords.
Wooden box manufacturing technology
This option is considered a classic of carpentry. Drawings of this portable storage facility were published in magazines 50 years ago. For the manufacture of you will need a high-quality board with a thickness of 10 to 20 mm, as well as a hacksaw for wood. Thanks to the simple manufacturing technology, many craftsmen still choose this option.
The classic design does not provide for separate compartments or special multifunctional devices. The final product will look like a neat deep box with comfortable handle along the entire length. This shape of the handle has a practical purpose. After all, if the weight of the tools used is unevenly distributed, then you can always find the center of gravity point.
A practical addition could be an insert section with its own handle, the height of which occupies 50% of the entire drawer. This insert can be used for small tools(awls, screwdrivers, small keys), as well as consumables (bits for screwdrivers, electrical tape, drills). Any type of wood can be used to make it.
Universal case made from a plastic canister
If you want to make a tool box with your own hands, but don’t have a sheet of plywood, then you can use regular plastic canister. To work you will need:
- Hacksaw.
- Plastic container.
- Fastening elements.
The canister used must be rectangular in shape with a comfortable handle, which should be located in the center. In addition, it should be equipped with a screw cap that will be used as a lock.
The process of making the box itself is quite simple. Using a hacksaw, you need to make cuts in the canister. The first cut should fall on the center of the neck and the handle of the container, it is best to remove the stopper, and saw through the top wall. The second cut is made exclusively in the horizontal direction. It is best if it is located in the upper part of the canister, on the end sides. Samu plastic container you need to cut from the top wall at a distance of 4 cm, and on the sides at a distance of 3 cm.
When all the cuts are made, the canister can be opened. To do this, you need to bend all the side parts of the top cover with the halves of the handle. In such a box you can store various materials for fastening: nails, bolts, screws, nuts. Upper part you need to close it by folding the handles together. This device is secured with a screw cap.
To make the box as strong as possible, additional gaps must be made on the end walls. Small holes are drilled in the lid itself or in the walls into which hooks are inserted, as well as bolts and nuts.
Metal box for tools
This option is most suitable for experienced locksmiths who have necessary equipment and material. Factory-made metal tool boxes are made from lightweight metals such as aluminum. As a result, the product is as light and durable as possible. But working with aluminum at home is much more difficult.
Even a beginner can make this version of a metal box. After all, the most ordinary box and special partitions will be made of metal. Initially, you need to prepare the main material - galvanized steel (0.4 mm thick). The tools you need to prepare are:
- Marking caliper.
- Metal square.
- Ruler.
- Hammer.
- Pliers.
- File.
- Sharpened core or marker.
- Anvil.
Next, drawings and markings are made. You only need to mark those places that will later need to be deleted. Now you can start cutting using metal scissors. After cutting off all the excess you should get a kind of geometric figure(winged rectangle).
Next you need to use an anvil. Tapping with a hammer, gradually bend the edges of the workpiece. It is better not to work in a chaotic manner; all actions must be consistent. First, one side is bent, and then another. To wrap protruding parts, pliers are used.
After these manipulations, you need to go over the entire structure with a hammer to level it. In this case it will be small metal box for storing tools. In the future, you can experiment not only with the sizes, but also with the shapes of such boxes.
Almost every home has some kind of tool. When there are too many of them, you can make your own multifunctional box to store them. Experienced craftsmen believe that this type of box is considered an essential attribute for storing various devices. Such boxes can be stored in the workshop and even taken with you on a long journey.
Hello everybody!
Today, a tool box 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 more than one repair cannot be done without them. To ensure that the tool is in one place and convenient to transport, we use special boxes. Often we simply buy them at 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 do it, especially with something made with their own hands, which is much more pleasant to use than a purchased version. This article will describe 4 different ways manufacturing of boxes, photo report 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.
The first thing you need to do is find required material, plywood or cutting boards are suitable for this. Next, according to the presented drawing, you need to make markings, then cut out all the parts of the body. It is necessary to make special grooves in which the partition will be placed; for this we use a hand router or other 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 them with small nails.
Now we make a partition for the drawer, cut out a special handle, and use a jigsaw for this.
When the partition is ready, lubricate the grooves with wood glue and install it in its place.
Next, we make overhead handles from the planks and round the corners using a planer. Then we make tool holders from the slats, use a jigsaw and a drill. The holes will serve as screwdrivers, and the square cutouts will accommodate pliers, etc. tool.
To ensure that the box does not get dirty and there is protection from environment, coat the surface with varnish. As a result of the work done, we get something like this: homemade box.
Manufacturing method No. 2
Box-stool
Material
Plywood or OSB;
- wooden beam;
- self-tapping screws;
- wood glue.
Tool
Available cutting tools;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette.
We take an existing sheet of plywood, make markings on it, and according to the presented dimensions, cut out the cover (Fig. 1), then the longitudinal drawers (Fig. 2) and the sides (Fig. 3).
Next, we take a wooden beam with a cross-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 - drawer;
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 a regular stool, to do this, just turn it over and put it on its legs, with the help of it it will be convenient to reach the place we need, at a time when height does not allow do this.
Manufacturing method No. 3.
Box for a young master.
Does your child love to make things? We suggest making a small box with him where he will store his favorite instrument.
To make a box with your own hands we will need the following
Material
16 mm boards;
- round wooden beam;
- self-tapping screws;
- wood glue.
Tool
Available cutting tools;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette;
- clamps.
First, we need to take existing boards with a cross-section of 16 mm, then we make markings according to the provided dimensions, 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, sand the surface and remove sharp corners. When everything is ready, we begin to connect all the parts together, first we need to connect the bottom and sides, then we place along the marked lines vertical racks and at the same time place 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 equipment that we need, it appearance will be distinguished by solidity and reliability.
To make a box with your own hands we will need the following
Material
The board is no thicker than 12 mm;
- self-tapping screws;
- wood glue;
- pen;
- corners 8 pcs.;
- latch 2 pcs.;
- loop 2 pcs.
Tool
Available cutting tools;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette;
- clamps.
To make the box we use wood such as pine, linden or poplar. Most optimal thickness the boards will be 12 mm thick.
Next, we make markings according to the dimensions indicated in the drawings, after which we cut them into component parts, as shown in the photo.
The entire list of necessary 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 lid of the box; for convenience, we use clamps and corner clamps. We fix the parts together with wood glue.
Then, using a drill, we drill a hole for the screws and countersink the holes.
Now we fasten the body of the portable part, install partitions, and fix them with self-tapping screws.
Next, we install the handle that we need for carrying.
Every House master knows that it is much more convenient to store and carry a tool in a special tool case. If you do not have a separate workshop and workbench, then this becomes the only possible option in order to collect all the tools in one place.
It would seem: it’s even simpler - a tool box, what could be special about that. However, this is only the initial impression of a person who has not encountered this problem in real life.
A tool box should be not so much spacious as it should be practical, provide easy access, allow you to store not only the tools themselves, but also consumables or accessories that will help you in everyday work.
Its design must be strong enough to serve faithfully for many years. In this article we will focus on all the implicit criteria for choosing a tool box, consider issues related to design features and help you understand the variety of products on the market.
If you look at the price lists of companies offering products for craftsmen, and pay attention to the photographs of tool boxes presented, even the most experienced craftsman will note the variety of various designs different sizes, capacity and made of various materials.
How not to get lost in this diversity and choose exactly what you need, while saving family budget and get the optimal combination of price and quality - read about this in this article.
Modern tool box
If we use an organizer to store business papers and documents in everyday life, then the instrument needs its own case - a special one. tool box. You can divide tool boxes into professional and universal, which are most often used in the household.
Our grandfathers generally made a toolbox with their own hands, but today there is no need for this - you can always find what you need on sale at a very reasonable price. Naturally, those who like to do everything with their own hands still have the right to express themselves here and put together something original and suitable for everyone. individual requirements case.
Professional boxes are generally made to suit specific sets tools that depend on the type of activity.
Naturally, in this case it is possible to distribute the contents in the most optimal way, to provide for everything that is required: from special fastenings for specific devices and tools, to drawers for consumables and spare parts.
All tool boxes are divided into two types:
Cases. Such tool boxes are a flat suitcase with an opening design and compartments of a certain shape for specific tools: drills, keys, screwdrivers, etc. There are designs with customizable partitions that allow you to change the internal arrangement.
Container type box. This design usually has an opening top. Inside there are several compartments separated by a partition. The design includes separate lockable drawers.
Simple and small designs have a handle for transportation. More complex designs can be mounted on trolleys, have drawers, many compartments and separate boxes assembled into a single structure.
Container designs are more versatile, spacious and easy to use, but they are inferior in ease of access to case-type boxes.
Homemade designs
It is impossible to unequivocally answer the question: how to make a tool box with your own hands, since there are a huge number of options, unlimited by anything except your imagination. I would like to note that you can use old paper cases, bags, or make a complete box yourself. The material used is metal or wood.
Internal partitions are also made of wood or plastic. The lids are hung on hinges; it is necessary to provide a lock that will protect against accidental opening.
The finished box is painted or sheathed with a handy one and suitable material, both outside and inside.
Not obvious aspects of choice
In the selection process, first of all, look at the material from which the case is made.
Plastic tool boxes are lightweight and easy to use and repair. Despite all this, they do not withstand mechanical stress and loads very well.
Stronger and more durable metal tool boxes made from aluminum, its alloys or steel. With greater weight, they are more durable, but require periodic maintenance: restoration paint coating, cleaning from rust and traces of corrosion. Among other things, metal boxes are more expensive.
If you need to transport bulky and heavy tools, it is better if it is a tool box on wheels.
Homemade designs most often represent wooden box for tools. Main disadvantages: bulky, heavy weight. Moreover, for wooden structures are characterized by a specific advantage, namely: the tree stores well metal tool, because it absorbs moisture from the surrounding space.
Keep practicality in mind: the drawer should provide easy access to all tools. He must have enough reliable case, protect the contents from moisture, dust and external influences.
It’s not always convenient when there are too many compartments and drawers inside: you can get confused in them and spend a long time looking for what you need.
Pay attention to the hinges and lock - as practice shows, these are the elements that most often break.
Photo of tool box
The calling card of a true master is the box in which he stores his instrument.
It is impossible to do without this accessory if you need to get the job done quickly and efficiently, without wasting time looking for drills and screws, taps, screwdrivers and dozens of other necessary little things.
A wooden box with a handle that has served as storage for centuries hand tools, today you can only find it in the museum of wooden architecture.
It has been replaced by light and durable cases, suitcases and organizers, striking the imagination with a variety of shapes, volumes and sizes.
We will look at how not to drown in a sea of offers and choose a convenient, fairly compact and reliable tool box in our article.
What is a tool box for?
It performs three main functions:
- Optimizes storage space, allowing you to place it in a minimum volume maximum amount necessary devices.
- Makes work easier and faster, since all accessories are laid out in a certain order, clearly visible and easily accessible for use.
- Makes it easy to transport the tool thanks to the presence of handles, shoulder straps or wheels.
It should be noted that storing tools is not the only function of such boxes. Since small fasteners are often required during work, the most “honorable” place is allocated for them at the top level.
Types of tool storage boxes
Depending on the method of accessing the contents, boxes of open and closed types are distinguished.
The first ones resemble ordinary travel bag. Their main advantage is quick access to stored items, while the disadvantages are inconvenience when carrying (the contents spill out when tipped over) and a low level of safety.
The most popular are boxes - durable boxes with a tightly closing lid equipped with latches and a lock.
Depending on the type of material used for manufacturing, tool boxes are divided into metal, plastic and metal-plastic.
Steel boxing is durable and reliable. However, you can't call it easy. Therefore, aluminum is more often used in production - a lightweight, durable and corrosion-resistant metal. If you need a large portable tool storage box that reveals its contents on several levels, then it is better to give preference to this material.
Plastic is another material widely used in tool box manufacturing. It has an affordable price, fairly high strength and durability.
There are two main disadvantages of this material: the low strength of the “case-lock” connection and fragility in the cold. Therefore, in the cold season, you should protect such a tool case from strong impacts.
The search for a material that combines the lightness of plastic with the strength of metal led to the creation of galvanized metal-plastic. The boxes made from it are spacious, quite light and can withstand very heavy loads.
Another distinctive feature of tool boxes relates to the method of use: professional and household. The former are distinguished by large capacity, maximum reliability and high price. Household models are small in size, and inexpensive materials and fittings are used for their manufacture.
The “specialization” of tool boxes also varies, which should definitely be taken into account when purchasing. The box can only be designed to store carpentry tools or plumbing supplies. Universal option combines in its design compartments intended for different types installation equipment (screwdriver, drill, grinder, clamps, drills, couplers, self-tapping screws).
Often, for convenient layout of hardware, everything is allocated free space. This box is called an organizer.
You can’t put a lot of tools in it, but all the small things necessary for work will fit completely.
How to choose the right option?
First you need to answer the following questions:
- How many and what kind of tools do you most often need for work?
- Is a standard compartment for hardware (screws, screws, screws and nuts) sufficient for your needs, or is it better to buy a separate organizer box for them?
- Do you often move the tool over long distances (option with wheels, shoulder strap or regular handle).
Having understood your needs, you can begin to choose the appropriate model, focusing on the product famous companies. There are not very many of them on the box market.
Foreign brands are the most popular Stanley, Kroft, Keter, Fit, Blocker. When choosing a domestically produced tool box, you should pay attention to the products of the Zubr company.
The American company Stanley produces professional and household tool cases. Its products are traditionally distinguished high quality, for which you will have to pay decent money. So for a standard 19-inch plastic box from this manufacturer (49x25x24cm), sellers ask from 2,000 rubles.
The average cost of a box made of metal-plastic (size 20 inches) is 2,900 rubles. Large boxes from this company, equipped with transport wheels, can be purchased for no less than 8,000 rubles.
Inexpensive tool boxes produced by the already mentioned companies Fit, Keter, Kroft, Blocker are well suited for household use. Depending on the size and quality of the material, price tags for these products range from 400 to 3,500 rubles. Models with wheels usually cost a little more.
The Zubr company produces cases for tools in different cost categories (from 500 to 4,500 rubles) and competes almost equally with the products of foreign brands. Therefore, among its products you will find for yourself suitable option And experienced master, and a simple lover of home crafts.
When choosing a tool case, pay attention to the quality of soldering of the plastic, its thickness and the reliability of the latches. The last point is especially important, since a tool case with spontaneously opening or broken latches is extremely inconvenient to carry.
Those who use not only small hand tools, but also larger electrified tools will certainly like the model with removable partitions. By removing them, you can significantly increase the internal volume of the box.
How to make a tool box with your own hands?
This design does not have any particularly complex elements, so it can be done on your own. The simplest homemade tool box is an open box with a handle.
To make it, you can use a thin board, plywood or OSB board. Having cut out two ends with holes for the handle according to the template, screw the side walls and bottom to them with self-tapping screws. After this, one or two partitions are placed inside. Their height must be chosen such that there is space on top for installing a shallow wooden or metal box in which small fasteners will be stored.
Putting a durable cover on such a box artificial leather with pocket compartments sewn onto it, you can significantly increase the amount of tools you can store.
The wooden handle can be replaced with a strap handle, which is more convenient to carry.
More difficult task— make a folding tool box with your own hands. It is very roomy and easy to use.
The most interesting feature This design is a system of levers (metal or wooden), with the help of which it opens its compartments on several levels.
Once you've assembled the large bottom compartment and the four top compartments, stack them on top of each other as shown in the picture, then mark where to attach the swing arms.
Before finally securing them, check the ease of movement and accuracy of opening of the entire structure. Two metal carrying handles need to be attached to the side walls of the upper compartments.
All necessary fittings (latches, locks and hinges) for a homemade box can be purchased in specialized stores.
