This article is about how to make a wooden toolbox. If you have a lot of tools and want to keep them organized, the best thing you can do is create a simple wooden box. From our experience, we find them very useful as they are lightweight, durable and offer a lot 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 toolbox are made from 20mm planks, as they are beautiful in appearance and very durable. In addition, we recommend that you glue the joints and fasten everything yourself with 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 injure your hands on the sharp edges. Also, be sure to check that all screw heads are flush with the wood surface. Remove dust and chips before painting.
What you need to make a wooden toolbox
In order to make a wooden toolbox, you need the following:
Materials (edit)
Instruments
- protective gloves, glasses;
- ruler, ;
- crayon, tape measure, level, carpenter's pencil;
- and drills.
Advice
- Pre-drill holes in the wood components before tightening the screws.
- Make a handle from a cylindrical stick.
Time
- 1 hour
Box decoration
Making a basic wooden toolbox is one of those projects that can be done in less than an hour. But it can make your life easier, especially if you work with tools a lot.
Smart Tip: Before joining the pieces, add a little glue to the joints. Wipe off excess adhesive immediately with a dry cloth, otherwise it will be difficult to remove once it dries.
The first step in the project is markup. As you will see in the next step of the project, we will be using 1 × 8 boards to make the toolbox. Therefore, you should use a carpenter's pencil and a square ruler to mark the lines on the wooden planks.
In order to obtain accurate cuts, we recommend using a jigsaw or a good circular saw. Make sure the saw has smooth teeth, otherwise it may tear off the edges.
Smart Tip: Also, make sure that the blade goes exactly along the cut line before cutting.
In the picture, all the components required for the box. A circular saw can make the job easier as many cuts need to be made at an angle.
You must use this blueprint when making the components for the crate. Make sure you double check all measurements, otherwise the components may not match.
After creating the wood pieces, you need to drill holes around the edges. As you can see in the picture, you need planks on a piece of wood to prevent damage to the surface. Drill three holes at the bottom and two holes on the sides.
Smart Tip: If you are inexperienced in woodworking, you should draw landmarks for the pilot lines. Space from the edges to prevent splitting of the wood.
If the edges of the bottom are not smooth, you should sand them thoroughly with 120-grit sandpaper before assembling.
Cover the lower ends with wood glue to strengthen the connection. Remove excess glue with a dry cloth, otherwise you will take time to clean it.
Press firmly on the ingredients and let sit for half an hour. If you use good glue, it will hold the joints well together.
However, screw the self-tapping screws into the drilled holes anyway.
In order to obtain a solid construction, we recommend using self-tapping screws. Work carefully to prevent damage to wood components.
Smart Tip: Align all parts before twisting. As you can see in the picture, the edges should be straight.
After installing all the components together, the toolbox should look like the one shown in the photo below.
Make a handle from a cylindrical wooden rod. Handle diameter approx. 20-25 mm.
Smart Tip: Use a ruler to cut the bar to the desired length.
Add some wood glue to both ends of the rod before setting it in place. Then drill a hole and tighten the self-tapping screw. Hold the handle while tightening, otherwise it may budge.
Smart Tip: Leave about 15 mm from the top edge to the wooden handle.
Remember to smooth the edges of the wood components with sandpaper.
Smart Tip: Remove dust and shavings from the drawer before painting.
Then completely sand the entire surface of the box with sandpaper.
Smart Tip: Apply several coats of paint, varnish or stain to enhance the appearance of the wood and protect materials from decay.
If you want your box to have the same dimensions as in our article, we clarify that 1 inch equals 2.54 cm.
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, a hammer drill and a screwdriver. Very often, simple household repairs do not begin 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 should be stored in a specially designated place - a tool box.
What are the toolboxes, what requirements they must meet, and how to make a toolbox with your own hands - this is the article about this.
Varieties of tool boxes
Basically, a toolbox is a box with or without a lid, divided into several compartments of various sizes and shapes. Small drawers are for storing fasteners and can hold drills, tips, or other small parts. As a rule, such boxes are divided into several compartments, each of which has a separate lid. These boxes are easy to carry, because they weigh a little.
Larger cases are necessary for storing and transporting large tools such as hammers, saws, drills or jigsaws. Quite huge boxes will be needed to keep punchers, levels or mallets in them. These tool boxes are often made on wheels so that they can be moved and transported.
Professional toolboxes can vary depending on the skill of the craftsman: so a plumber needs one set of equipment, and an auto mechanic needs a completely different set. You can find similar boxes in building supermarkets or in specialized stores, often they are sold complete with the tools themselves.
Cases are divided into several categories. Here, not only their size is taken into account, but also the design, as well as the material of manufacture. Structurally, it can be:
- Open boxes with handle for large instruments and for easy transport from one place to another.
- Multi-storey boxes with many small and large compartments for complex storage of working parts and their easy transportation. Such a box can be thrown into the trunk of a car or carried by hand.
- Compact cases with an ergonomic handle containing all the tools you need for minor repairs or a trip to the country.
- Chests of drawers consisting of several pull-out compartments, 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 are a kind of toolboxes on wheels that are large in size. On such devices, very large equipment is moved, such as welding machines, drills.
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 tools run the risk of mixing in one pile during transport.
What tool boxes are made of
Cases and boxes can be made of various materials, but the main requirement for them is one thing - the boxes should be light, since the tools themselves weigh 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 contents presses.
- A full box should not deform when lifted - the walls remain perpendicular to the lid and bottom. If the walls bend, 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 debris typical of the construction site will penetrate into 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 professional boxing 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 toolbox with your own hands, then you can really only buy plastic boxes.
How to make a tool box with your own hands
If the owner decided to make a box for his inventory on his own, first of all, he needs to decide on the dimensions and choose the design of the box.
To do this, you need to inspect all your tools, measuring the most overall elements and taking into account the small things (bolts, nuts, washers, etc.). These parameters are used to calculate the dimensions of the container itself and internal compartments.
Tool box design
Speaking about the design of the boxes, they do not mean their shape, but the way of opening and the presence of additional sections. The following constructions are considered standard:
- Case - a portable rectangular box with a handle. As a rule, cases are divided into many sections, have removable partitions that allow you to independently divide the space inside the box. The weight and dimensions of such cases are usually small.
- A container is a larger box for a variety of tools. As a rule, it has a trapezoid shape with a rectangular bottom. Inside this box, there are also partitions, and there may be separate smaller boxes (folded like a nesting doll). The 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 drawers in them slide out along the guides, as in a regular chest of drawers.
It will be easiest to make a case for tools with your own hands, because in this design there are no complex mechanisms and hinges with the help of which additional sections move out.
Important! Although it is quite possible to build a container with boxes that fold into several floors with your own hands. To do this, each pair of "floors" should be fastened with metal brackets, providing the elements with mobility (as in the figure below).
Bringing the idea to life
If we talk about the material for making the box yourself, then, of course, the easiest way is to work with wood. 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:
- Draw up a blueprint for the future of boxing. To do this, use a regular Whatman paper and a ruler or a professional program such as "AutoCAD".
- The resulting drawing is transferred to the wood using a simple pencil or marker.
- Cut parts along the contour using a jigsaw or saw.
- The tree is treated with antiseptic agents or stains to prevent rotting and make it "inedible" for insects and rodents.
- The box is being assembled. Now all the parts 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 press them together for a few seconds.
- It is better to additionally fix the elements of the box with self-tapping screws, making sure that the tree does not crack when screwing in the fasteners.
- Install the lid using conventional hinges or other device appropriate to the type of box opening.
- The lid is equipped with a handle for carrying and transporting the tool box.
- Inside, the box is marked into sectors, taking into account the diagram and drawing. Cut out additional partitions from the board and fix them in place with glue and self-tapping screws.
- The walls, bottom and lid of the box are sanded with several types of sanding paper, then painted or covered with several layers of varnish.
The box is ready to use, all that remains is to fill all of its compartments with the appropriate tools and fasteners.
The easiest tool box
Joinery beginners are offered a simpler tool box design - a regular 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, you can even place a water level or a perforator 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 sides, 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;
- handles, the role of which can be played by a bar, bar or piece of circular cross-section - the choice depends on the size of the box and the estimated mass of its contents.
If desired, the design can be supplemented with internal partitions or complicate it with compartments with covers or doors.
All elements are assembled into one structure, fixed with wood glue, then additionally fastened with self-tapping screws. Particular attention should be paid to the handle fastening - it must be strong and reliable.
You can independently assemble a toolbox not only from boards, depending on the arsenal of tools, plywood, chipboard, OSB, galvanized metal or sheet aluminum can be used.
There is nothing difficult in making such a box, and the advantages of the product are obvious: the tools and fasteners will be in a certain place, at any time it is enough to get the box out of the closet or garage and carry out the necessary repairs.
The house constantly has to fix something. It could be a leaking tap, a shelf that has come loose, or a broken chair. Of course, a man needs a special tool for each of these actions. As a result, this leads to the accumulation of a large number of self-tapping screws, hammers, wrenches, etc.
Where to put all the tools so that they are in one place and at the same time do not attract attention? Of course, the best option would be to have a box for tools, which can be purchased in the store or made with your own hands.
What are the boxes?
Hardware stores offer not only materials for repairs, but also special boxes in which it is convenient to store tools in a compact form. If there is no time and desire to make such a box with your own hands, then you can easily purchase it ready-made. However, it would be much better to do it yourself.
A homemade box will be direct proof that a man is a jack of all trades and can easily cope with any task.
Before buying or making at home, you should clearly determine the type of box that will be most useful. For this, its purpose is determined.
Irregular use does not imply a fancy design. Much better in this case, a simple box-box with one section is suitable. There is another type - an organizer box. It is more suitable for men who are constantly involved in renovation work, whether at home or in the workplace.
Making the right choice is based on personal preference. The choice of a box depends on the man himself and his skill and desire to make something.
How to make a box with your own hands in stages?
If it was decided to make the box yourself, then you need to have step-by-step instructions, including a sequence of actions. It will allow you to accurately understand how to make a toolbox without much financial and labor costs. Let's define the main stages of work:
Defining a plan
This stage is very important, since the calculations obtained and the diagrams made will make it possible to draw up a prototype of the structure. If somewhere there is a mistake or error, then the final product may be very different from what was intended.
To represent the box in the form of a drawing, use paper and a pencil or a special program on a computer.
Materials for work
It should be clearly understood what materials will be used to create the future toolbox. They are divided into required and optional.
The latter depend on the specific case, and the mandatory group includes measuring devices, fasteners, a hammer, a hacksaw, etc.
Manufacturing process
The main work that will determine the outcome takes place at this stage.
Manufacturing work
To understand the specifics of how to make a structure yourself, we will give a simple example, which is shown in the photo of a toolbox. The design is a box-box with a special handle for moving.
What is such a box made of? Plywood, plastic or metal materials work best. Their choice again depends on the personal preferences of the master. Typically, most use conifers for manufacturing. It's all about their availability, high quality and ease of processing.
Let's take a step-by-step look at the process of making a box-box:
- After a drawing is made on paper or a computer, it is transferred to the material that will serve as the basis for the design. That is, details are drawn on wood, plastic or metal with a pencil, and then cut out with a hacksaw.
- The main elements of the box: walls (4 pcs.), Bottom. The simplest toolbox may not contain a lid.
- Once all the pieces have been cut, they are glued together and allowed to dry.
- A few hours later, when the glue is completely dry, the joints are additionally fastened with nails or self-tapping screws.
- Installing the handle. A wooden rail is suitable as it.
By following these simple steps, you can get a great DIY toolbox.
The finished structure is additionally coated with a varnish layer to give shine, beautiful appearance and protect the material from liquid ingress.
The presented box-box is considered the simplest, but at the same time it is very convenient. Following the step-by-step instructions, even a beginner can make such a box with his own hands.
Of course, later you can make a more advanced and complex model, but for the first experience, a simple box-box cannot be better suited.
DIY toolbox photo
Hello everybody!
A tool box 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 store it, since more than one repair is not complete without it. In order for the tool to be in one place and to be conveniently transported, we use special boxes. Often we just buy them at the nearest store, the assortment and variety allows us to do this. But why not make it yourself? The manufacturing process is not too complicated, anyone should cope, especially with a hand-made thing, which is much more pleasant to use than the purchased option. This article will describe 4 different ways of making boxes, a photo report is attached.
Let's start making!
Manufacturing method No. 1
We need:
Material
Plywood;
- pine board;
- nails;
- wood glue.
Tool
- drill;
- hammer;
- chisel;
- manual frezer;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette.
The first step is to find the necessary material, for this plywood or board trimming is suitable. Further, according to the presented drawing, you need to make a markup, 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-held router, 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 it with small nails.
Now we make a partition for the box, we 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, we make overhead handles from the planks, use a planer to 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 the square cutouts. tool.
To prevent the box from getting dirty and to protect it from the environment, we cover the surface with varnish. As a result of the work done, we get such a homemade box.
Manufacturing method No. 2
Drawer stool
Material
Plywood or OSB;
- wooden beams;
- self-tapping screws;
- wood glue.
Tool
Cutting tool available;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette.
We take the existing sheet of plywood, make markings on it, and according to the presented dimensions we cut out the cover (Fig. 1), then the longitudinal sidewalls (Fig. 2) and the sidewalls (Fig. 3).
Then we take a wooden beam with a section of 40x50 mm, cut out the handle, and 4 legs with bevels at the ends at an angle of 15 °.
Next, we assemble the structure together, use self-tapping screws as fixing elements.
Parts layout:
1 - cover;
2 - king;
3 - handle;
4 - leg;
5 - sidewall.
When everything is ready, using sandpaper or a grinder, round off the sharp corners and smooth the surface. Next, you can apply a protective coating.
The end result should be such an unusual toolbox, which, if necessary, can be transformed into an ordinary stool, for this it is enough to 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 growth does not allow do it.
Manufacturing method No. 3.
Box for the young master.
Does your child love tinkering? We offer together with him to make a small box where he will keep his favorite instrument.
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
Cutting tool available;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette;
- clamps.
First you need to take the existing boards with a section of 16 mm, then we make the markings according to the dimensions provided, after which we cut the wood into the components 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 to each other, first you need to connect the bottom and sidewalls, then we put vertical racks along the marked lines and at the same time we put a horizontal handle.
We fix everything with glue and self-tapping screws. Then we install special screwdriver holders.
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 its 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;
- wood glue;
- a pen;
- corners 8 pcs.;
- latch 2 pcs.;
- loop 2 pcs.
Tool
Cutting tool available;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette;
- clamps.
For the manufacture of the box we use such wood as: pine, linden or poplar. The most optimal board thickness will be 12 mm.
Next, we make the markup, according to the indicated dimensions in the drawings, and then saw it into its component parts, as shown in the photo.
The entire list of required parts.
In order to make sure that the wood was cut correctly, you need to put all the parts into 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 details with each other with wood glue.
Then, using a drill, we drill a hole for self-tapping screws, we make holes countersinking.
There are many professions that employ different types of tools. Most often, tool boxes are purchased for storing them, but sometimes high-quality storage is easier to do with your own hands.
If you are interested in this or that kind of craft, and you do not sit at home with folded hands, of course, you have a fairly large number of tools. In order for your tools to be always at hand and securely stored, they need to provide a security system in the form of a separate enclosed space called a drawer. for storing tools. In addition to safety, the use of such a box will greatly help in the work, since the filling will be neatly sorted into compartments and in the future you can find the necessary device “blindly”. This device is also needed by car owners, or rather owners of trucks and gazelles. The box must be well secured in the car. And this means that when making it with your own hands, you need to think carefully about where it will be in the car and how to fix it there.
Decide on two criteria:
- Will you only store tools in it, or do you need it for ease of transportation?
- what sizes of tools do you intend to store in it?
Classification of boxes
By body material:
- plastic - light in weight, convenient in everyday life and for transportation;
- metal - much heavier than plastic, but at the same time much stronger, more stable, have a more rigid structure, cannot be large due to the weight of the metal;
- galvanized metal-plastic - lightweight, durable and spacious, suitable for both storage and transportation of professional tools. But all these advantages determine the corresponding price - it can range from $ 150 to $ 500 and more.
- wooden - the most affordable material for making a tool box. Moreover, it is easier to do it with your own hands from this material, or rather from plywood 10 16 or 18 mm.
By type of stored instruments:
- hand tools - as a rule, they are represented by one large compartment for large tools (screwdrivers, hammers, keys) and 2-3 small ones for smaller tools;
- an electric tool is a case functionally designed to store and move a specific power tool. Most often it has one main compartment for the device itself and several recesses for equipment.
- organizers - boxes designed to accommodate a large number of tools of various sizes. They have many compartments, models with modular partitions deserve attention, which for the convenience of the owner can be rearranged from one place to another.
- professional tool - a special type of case with specific seats for specific tools that are more resistant to drops and harsh environmental conditions.
- non-professional tool - represents boxes of both small and fairly large sizes with many compartments, and niches for various kinds of tools, often these are cases in the form of bags.
There are many companies for the production of tool boxes, such as stanley, fit– American firms, keter- no less popular Israeli company, Spanish company tayg, german Kroft and many others, differing in quality and price of products.
As an alternative to all these firms - the ability to make a tool box with your own hands. Thus, you can save on cost and get a completely competitive option that meets your exact requirements.
Types of boxes
Homemade toolboxes are mostly made of wood and come in a variety of shapes. Popular and easy to manufacture boxes of the classic form - "basket". on the second and third place - a box in the form of a chest - a container, and in the form of a case.
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Materials for making a tool box
- wooden boards 15-25 mm thick
- round wooden rod of the desired length
- self-tapping screws, wood glue, sandpaper for cleaning surfaces
- set of tools - grinder, electric drill, jigsaw, screwdriver
- measuring tools - ruler
- screwdriver, hammer
Manufacturing steps
Using this technology, it is possible to make boxes of more complex designs, creating the required number of compartments and niches due to partitions.
Using the same technology, it is possible to manufacture a closed box, which is more reliable and convenient for transporting tools.
Additional steps in the manufacture of a box with a lid
For self-production of popular nowadays boxes-transformers you will have to smash your head more, but it is quite possible to implement this idea.
To do this, using computer programs, you need to develop the design you want, but a set of necessary elements that can be purchased in special stores will help you to translate it into reality. The number and complexity of the selected elements depends on your requirements for the box. The assembly can be done on a wooden base using aluminum strips and corners. Fasteners are made with rivets.
If you are a purposeful and creative person, then the process making tool box will not be difficult, but seeing the fruits of this work, you will increase your self-esteem and save budget funds.