Plywood tool boxes. A DIY toolbox is more practical than spending money in a store. Step-by-step instructions for making a tool box

Any responsible owner always keeps the entire instrument in its place. Even small sets must be kept neat and organized. To organize the storage space for tools, keys and other devices, you can independently organize cabinets, tables and boxes with the possibility of transportation.

A wooden suitcase for keys is not only a part of the image of any craftsman or carpenter, but also a functional component. At a certain moment, the assortment of tools reaches such a state that, without organizing ordered storage required key or the screwdriver becomes impossible to find. In addition, there is also such a tool that is picky about the storage conditions and from interaction, friction and shaking, it can be damaged and become unusable.

If you need remote repairs, when you need to perform any task away from the workplace, a transport case or tool case will greatly help out, as well as if you want to organize storage, dividing it into sectors for automotive, locksmith, carpentry tools ...

So, we need a storage box the right tool, expendable and fasteners... On sale you can find enough big choice a variety of suitcases and boxes, lightweight, convenient and compact. Choosing one for the required 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 bulkhead of your instrument, sorting them into groups and sizes. As a result, you can easily choose the required number of boxes on your own.

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 bulky tools, there is less chance of damage to the compartments. But at the same time, it is not suitable for storing joinery. The ideal combination would be the manufacture of a workbench and built-in metal boxes. Making your own mobile version, you can use thin sheet metal and copy the design from the factory product. Still very interesting option- mobile cart 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. An attempt to make such an option on your own will bring a lot of difficulties.
Plywood... Almost identical boxes can be made using plywood. A big plus will be the ease of processing such material.

It's worth starting with a dimensional drawing. The 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.

Toolbox

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.
Hacksaw for wood.
Pencil and ruler.
Fasteners.

The classic design has no compartments, cells or other functional devices, it is a deep box and a handle for transportation. The shape of the handle is made in such a way for more comfortable carrying, if the tool is unevenly located in the box. The only addition that would be appropriate is an insert in the middle of the box for dividing the container into two compartments. In the left section, you can store drills, bolts, nuts, screws and other small parts. On the right are hammers, wrenches and other large items.

If such a box is not planned to be constantly transported, it would be rational to make a sliding cover on top of the box. Parts are cut from the board according to the dimensions from the drawing and fastened with self-tapping screws. Can be painted or coated to extend service life protective coating plywood craft surface.

DIY iron organizer for tools

A case is taken as a basis, consisting of several boxes, fastened together by movable strips, one of which goes into a handle.

A sheet of iron or sheet metal of low thickness.
Corner Grinder with cutting and cleaning wheels.
Bolts, nuts, washers for fastening parts.
Pliers.
File.
Anvil.
Hammer.

Of course, the first stage is work on drawing the drawing and dimensions for the required size of the tool and storage compartments of various Supplies and fasteners. In size, 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 the iron sheet. After applying the markup to the sheet, proceed to the clipping.

For straight outer cuts, you can use angle grinders, for closed corners - only scissors for metal. We start manufacturing with the main part of the boxes, they are 2 open, 2 closed with organizers and one large, which is the base. The rails are made of thicker iron and are secured with bolts or rivets so that they have free play for folding the case.

Summing up, we can say that everything is possible if you wish. If all is well 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 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.

The image of the master is inseparable from the toolbox in his hand.

Moreover, this is not just an element of fine folklore, but a functional device. Sooner or later, the number of tools reaches a critical mass, and all this wealth must be somehow put in order.

In addition, there is a tool that cannot be stored in bulk. For example, files or drills. From friction against each other, these objects become dull. And even during work, a tool lying around at random forces you to spend time looking for it.

If you need to take a repair kit on the road, for example - you are going to your dacha for the weekend, you need a container for carrying. Or do you want to split the locksmith and carpentry tool... And a garage kit shouldn't interfere with other home repair accessories at all.

So - we need a box for storing the necessary fixtures, consumables and fasteners. There are many options on sale, convenient, compact, practical. Some are true works of art. However, they cost a certain amount of money.

There is only one way out - to make a tool box with your own hands

First, let's define the purpose. What kind of toolbox can there be?

Portable tool box

A small number of items are placed in it, usually the equipment corresponds to the type of work. Such a box must have a strong lock so that it does not accidentally open during transportation. During movement, the tool should not dangle inside, each element has its own niche, and, if possible, is fixed.

Stationary tool box

True, this is a relative concept. It's just that such a box is not carried with them to the place of work. It can be moved neatly around the workshop. This design does not provide for tool holders, but they are arranged in compartments and, as a rule, are divided into groups.

Specialized tool box

Unlike the first two options, such a storage is intended for a specific group of devices. For example, wrenches, or a set of bits and drills for a screwdriver. In addition to the main content, materials for maintenance are usually put in such boxes.

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The real owner always cares about the safety of his instruments. Even a small set should be stored orderly and neatly. A skilled craftsman can assemble a container for tools and fixtures on his own. Below we will talk about how to make a tool box with your own hands. The presented photos and videos will help you in your work.

Outwardly, the box looks soundly and stylish, it immediately declares a serious approach to the life of its owner. Its dimensions (70x40x45 cm), that is, 70 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 45 cm high. This is enough to accommodate hand tool... The drawer has 3 pull-out trays, as well as a top hinged cover that opens the volume compartment. Such a box allows you to protect tools from dust, organize safe storage.

Required tools

To make a wooden box, you will need the following tools:

a circular saw;
milling machine;
grinder;
clamp;
hammer;
nippers;
file;
hacksaw for wood;
chisel.

Step-by-step instructions for making a tool box

The optimal material for making the frame is oak wood. It is an excellent durable material that is durable and resistant to mechanical stress. Better to take as a basis - glued plates with a thickness of 19 mm. This material has no knots and rotten inclusions. With the help of a circular cut a strip with a width of 38 mm.

So that when gluing individual elements did not move relative to each other, a nail is driven into the first part, the cap is removed with pliers, and then a second board is stuffed onto the protruding sharp tip.

The boards are additionally coated with glue and fixed.

The glue protruding at the joints of the parts is removed with a chisel, you just need to wait for the glue to dry a little.

As a result, the detail should be 38x38 mm. Its end is polished.

The edge must be cut strictly at an angle of 90 °, therefore, when cutting off the part of the required length, one must not forget about the cut angle.

This will help you make sure the cut angle is accurate.

The location of each part is marked so as not to get confused during assembly.

In each part, a groove is cut along the entire length, it must go strictly in the center.

The grooves can be made either using a stationary circular saw, or using a milling machine.

On the parts that are intended for the manufacture of vertical corner supports of the frame, transverse markings are made.

In the back corner pieces do another longitudinal groove... It is not needed in the front corner support pieces.

For subsequent fastening in the end part of the blanks, you need to find the center, marking the intersection point of the diagonals.

It is necessary to carefully check the compatibility of the blanks.

The workpieces are processed with a file.

Marks are made in the loosely assembled frame in order to subsequently lengthen the grooves.

The grooves are cut out with a hacksaw on wood.

All unnecessary is removed with a chisel.

These blanks are needed for the drawers. A corner is cut from the end part.

Each piece is drilled for bolting.

Observing accuracy, it is necessary to drill the prepared parts.

On the part intended for fastening and separating 2 drawers, cutouts are made at an angle of 90 °.

Having installed the parts for the movement of the boxes in place and fixing them, they gradually begin to screw them.

The corners of the plywood blanks are cut off as in the photo.

The walls of the lower boxes are attached to the plywood sheets using self-tapping screws.

Prepared horizontal plywood parts are attached to one side. First, this is done without the use of glue.

During fixing with the help of clamps, it is necessary to check the diagonality so that the dimensions match.

Drawers are made of plywood.

The grooves can be cut either with a stationary saw or with a milling cutter.

Drawer parts are held together with glue.

The sides of the boxes must have grooves for movement along the slats fixed inside.

For strength, the side parts are fastened with dowels, which are cut flush.

For reliability, when gluing, small nails are partially driven into the surface of the front wall of the drawers, their heads are removed.

Attaching the front panels to drawers, see if the individual elements are evenly located.

When gluing, it is necessary to observe the utmost accuracy, there should be no gaps.

At the end, the top frame of the box is made of plywood.

To make an accurate 45 ° cut, it is advisable to use a special tool.

The frame blanks are connected and secured during gluing using a tensioning strap.

Big and handy drawer for instruments - the dream of any master. This is understandable, because in such a repository you can compactly pack all your tools. They are not so expensive today, so one of the options is to purchase in a store or create a similar masterpiece yourself. Which option would be acceptable for you? Of course, the purchased one has certain sizes, but there may be much more tools than can fit into it. But one way or another, you have to put up with it or again run to the store and buy a new one. It is quite another matter to do it yourself: I picked up required material and calculated for all available tools and even with a perspective. Comfortable? You will most likely agree with this argument. Therefore, in this article, let's talk about how to make such a box yourself at home.

What should HE be?

If this is a home box, then it can be a regular box with a handle. Well, if you are, for example, a plumber, then it is clear that you need a box that is more functional, spacious and durable. This role will be successfully performed by the organizer. However, in this article, as an example, consider a simple home option- a box with a handle. So, we will assume that we have decided on the type of box where we will keep all the tools we need, or almost everything.

Where do we start? First, we will select the material. It can be plywood, wood or even metal, then we will make calculations. Only then can you start drawing up a detailed drawing. This can be done in the classical way, that is, on a Whatman paper using a well-sharpened pencil, ruler, compass, square, etc.

The non-classical way is with the help of a special computer program. "AutoCAD" and "Compass" are just "sharpened" to make a professional accurate drawing. The advantage of such programs is that they will help to avoid errors in the calculation and, moreover, it is possible to see in advance what you will get out of all this.

These programs will only serve you well if you have the skills to use them.

The material was selected, and now for manufacturing it remains to collect all the tools that we will need. Of course, the types of tools are individual. It all depends on what kind of box you want. They are also different. But, one way or another, there are universal tools. They are always needed. This is a measuring tool:

fasteners;
hammer;
screwdriver.

We start manufacturing

We take traditional material- edged board conifers... As for processing, this is the most simple and available material, which also has good strength properties.

As planned, it will be wooden box, and our task now is to materialize the drawing itself into a material. For this business we need a ruler and a pencil. After that, we carry out the markings on the material and cut out the component parts of the product with a hacksaw or jigsaw. If we have planned a conventional non-closing option, then we need to make five planes: four walls and a bottom.

When assembling, it is generally best to use wood glue. The joints must be cleaned, and only then apply glue, after which we firmly squeeze the parts together. Be sure to let the glue dry completely.

After this operation, we can additionally strengthen the box with fasteners - self-tapping screws. They fixed it. Now you need to make a handle. This can be a regular wooden strip that we need to nail or screw to the top edges of the side elements.

Organizer

Following the principle "from simple to complex", now let's talk about the organizer. It is clear that in the open-top box, which was described above, you can put a large tool: hand hacksaw, hammer, mallet and much, much more.

And what to do with small things? All sorts of screws, bolts, nuts, etc. This small fastener tends to get lost or not be at the very moment when it is especially needed. This is where we need an organizer.

As already noted, this type of boxes by their design is the most functional in operation. What is he like? It's kind of like a box on a box, or rather, a lot of drawers in one section for storing not only medium-sized tools, but also every little thing. Of course, at first glance, it may seem that it will not be easy to manufacture such a structure. But it only seems to be. Basically, difficulties arise in the manufacture of a sliding mechanism. Everything else is much easier to do. Now in more detail about the manufacturing technology.

We start by making the main body. It must be open and deep so that we can place various medium-sized tools (hammers, spanners etc.). We can say that the design of this main body is quite simple, but in essence it is an ordinary box, which can be divided into several sections using vertical planes.
The next stage is the production of 4 smaller boxes. You have probably noticed that the number of these sections is even, and we mentally divide them into pairs, trying to adhere to the size of their lower big brother when manufacturing. They will be stacked on top of each other. One pair of boxes (top) will be with lids. They will be either folding on piano hinges, or retractable like a Soviet school pencil case.
Now it remains to connect these boxes together. We will do this using metal connecting strips. We need 6 pieces. On the one hand, as well as on the other, we hook on one plate (short) to connect the two lower boxes - small and large. Two more plates (long) will connect all the boxes to each other. And finally, the longest bar will act as a handle, and at the same time connect the two upper floors of the organizer. As you can see, there is nothing complicated here, and sliding mechanism simplified to the utmost, as it is presented on the example of a metal organizer - the principle is the same.

Making a metal case for tools

Let's talk now about the metal case homemade... Don't immediately jump to the conclusion that this is impossible. Of course, only an experienced locksmith can make an organizer out of metal on his own and with special tools and appropriate material. Factory-made metal boxes are usually made of light metals such as aluminum so that the box itself is not heavy. It is difficult to work with aluminum at home.

In principle, a metal box for - it says loudly. More likely, an ordinary box will be made of metal. The material that will be needed to make such a box is ordinary soft zinc plating (about 0.3 mm thick). From the tools we need:

square;
caliper (marking);
sharpened small core or marker;
ruler;
hammer;
anvil (wide metal bar);
file;
pliers.

Then everything follows the same scenario: drawing, markup. The most interesting thing is that all this can be done right on the galvanized sheet using a sharply sharpened core (or marker), whatever you like. We then mark with a marker on the metal those places that we will have to delete.

After that, we start trimming using metal scissors.

After trimming all the excess, we get such a complex geometric figure("Winged rectangle").

Now let's do a little blacksmithing. For this case, we have an anvil, and, tapping with a hammer, we will neatly bend the edges of our workpiece. It is better to do this not chaotically, but in a certain order.

First, bend one side, and then bend the other.

Now the sides are in turn.

After that, we will bend the protruding petals. They will make the structure itself more rigid, and it will not "play".

Pliers can be used to wrap protruding parts on top of the box.

After such manipulations, you should thoroughly walk around the entire product with a hammer, aligning it.

In this case, it turned out to be a small box. But after all, according to this principle, you can make a similar one - more, and in the end you will get such a metal box for a tool.

So, if you wish, anything is possible.

We hope that this article will be useful for you, dear readers. If your tools are in order, then supplement it with the manufacture of a regular tool box. If your tools do not have a permanent "place of residence", then consider building a two- or even three-story "transforming house" for it. Try to do this, and your tool will always be in place, and you yourself will be pleased to use a product made by yourself in your household.

Video

This video shows how you can make a toolbox from scrap materials:

See how you can make organizer cases for the tool yourself:

Every man who does something in his house with his own hands knows that over time the number of tools used increases and sometimes it is difficult to keep them in one place rather compactly. In addition, if it comes to carrying or transporting them, then this will also create certain problems. However, there is a way out and it is undoubtedly a box for tools.

So, in any hardware store, as a rule, you can find not only materials and tools, but also boxes for storing them, as a related product. You can, of course, purchase it, but for sure it will be much more pleasant for any craftsman to use a box for storing tools made by himself, as another proof of his skill. And the initial stage of manufacturing should be a decision on which box is needed in a particular case.

For example, if we are talking about home use from time to time, then you can get by with a simple option, which is essentially a box with a handle, and if there is frequent use, enough a large number tools, for example, due to official duties, it would be quite appropriate to use a large organizer box. The decision must be made individually, and when it is made, you can proceed to manufacturing.

Manufacturing steps

When it comes to making a toolbox, you need to know that this process can be conditionally divided into several stages.

Planning. At this stage, it is necessary to make preliminary calculations materials that will be required and compose detailed drawing future box. The drawing can be done both in the usual way, that is, using drawing tools, and with the help of special computer programs, in which you can even see the approximate result of all actions.

Preparation necessary materials... Need to prepare enough materials and tools intended for use. In each case, this set will be individual, but it will hardly be possible to do without measuring instruments, fasteners, carpentry and locksmith tools, such as a hacksaw and a hammer.
Manufacturing. At this stage, as it is not difficult to guess, the actual manufacture of the box takes place. It is necessary to dwell here in more detail.

Tool box making

As an example of how to make a toolbox, we offer a simple version of it for consideration. It will be a medium-sized box equipped with a carrying handle. As a material of manufacture, in principle, you can use the most various materials... Metal, plywood, and even plastic can work. Decide what to use based on personal preference, but traditionally, for these purposes, it is used edged board conifers, as the most easy-to-process and affordable material with fairly good qualities.

So, in order to make a wooden toolbox, you first need to transfer a pre-made drawing to the material. You can use a ruler and pencil to do this. After this work will be done, you need to cut out the components of the future box using a hacksaw or jigsaw. In this case, we are talking about simple version without a lid, so you should get 5 component parts... That is, 4 sides and the bottom of the box. The dimensions of these elements should be determined based on what is required in each specific case.

After the component parts are made, they must be fastened together.

The joints must be carefully processed and cleaned, after which wood glue is applied to them, and the parts are firmly pressed against each other. In this form, the already shaped box is left until the glue is completely dry.

After this happens, in order to achieve the greatest strength of the product, it is necessary to additionally pierce the joints of the elements with nails or twist them with self-tapping screws. Once this work is complete, attach a handle to the drawer. To do this, you can take a simple wooden lath and screw or nail it to the box. This refers to the upper edges of the end walls of the box.

At this point, the main stages of making a toolbox can be considered complete. As a supplement, you can additionally process ready product with help sandpaper different dispersion and cover it with varnish or an impregnating compound, such as wood stain, to protect the wood from moisture.

In conclusion, it is worth saying that this option of how to make a toolbox is the simplest, due to which any beginner can make it. With the passage of time, it may be and most likely, other options will be made, but your first toolbox will certainly be remembered.

Video

This video is about making a tool box.