We make a tool box with our own hands. How to make a wooden toolbox

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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.

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Manufacturing method No. 1

We need:

Material

Plywood;
- pine board;
- nails;
- wood glue.

Tool

- drill;
- a hammer;
- chisel;
- manual frezer;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette.

The first step is to find the necessary material, for this plywood or trim boards are 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 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 material thickness

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 plywood sheet, mark it 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 to make together with him 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 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;
- 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 wood such 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.

A home craftsman is quite capable of making a toolbox with his own hands. When a lot of tools accumulate in the house, there is a need for their neat storage. It is not at all a problem to make such a box for a craftsman, so the question will be more about what kind of box such a person needs.

Figure 1. A simple carpenter's drawer is convenient for storing the most necessary tools and materials in it.

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 handle, and are more durable than plastic containers available in stores. To assemble a box from wood 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 loops, hooks, handles, etc.);
joiner's glue and self-tapping screws.

Figure 2. Tool case is made of plywood and a few blocks.

Before starting work, you need to determine what type of box you want to make: for a large tool, for small things, a universal sliding (transformer) or some other.

Draw a diagram and mark on it the dimensions of the tool storage, the presence of compartments and their parameters, additional details in the form of a lid, locks or handles.

Then you should make drawings of parts.

And only then start making the toolbox.

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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 it and large tools like an ax or a hacksaw, and various little things (nails, files, etc.). Rice. 1. It consists of 2 parts, end walls of complex shape, which are easy to make if you draw a rectangle of the required length and width, and build a trapezoid on its upper side. The height of the trapezoid will be the same as the height of the carrying handle.

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 by the required dimensions of the product. The width of the sides 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 arranged overlapping one another (end walls on sidewalls). Therefore, to the desired width of the box, you need to add twice the thickness of the board or plywood.

Figure 3. Box transformer - a convenient and compact version of the box for tools.

If it is necessary 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 toolbox 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 the sidewalls to the long side of the bottom with glue and self-tapping screws;
on the lower and lateral vertical sides of the ends, drill rows of holes for fasteners;
fasten with glue and self-tapping screws to the edges of the sides and bottom.

In the upper part of the end walls, mark the place for attaching the handle. It can be fixed as in the picture above, on self-tapping screws, or you can make through holes in the plywood and thread a piece of a bar, a metal tube or a handle of a suitable diameter through them, securing it with glue or stoppers from screws or nails.

The box in the form of a tool case (Fig. 2) is also easy to assemble:

From a bar 2.5x5 cm, make details for the bottom frame. Saw off 2 pieces of length equal to the inner length of the suitcase plus 5 cm, and 2 pieces of length equal to the desired inner 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 by half the thickness of the bar (by 1.25 cm) and remove part of the wood with a chisel before cutting.
Place the details of the short sides on the carpenter's glue in the grooves obtained.
Cut a rectangle out of 6 mm plywood, the length and width of which are equal to the outer dimensions of the 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 lid can be reduced by picking up bars with a smaller width or by 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 loops, make a handle and screw on the hooks.
Glue short pieces of block for tool nests inside the case. Make turntables out of thin strips to securely hold the contents during transportation.

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How to make a transforming box?

This is a sliding drawer, which can be made compact for carrying, and during operation it can be unfolded, creating convenient access to drawers with large tools and small change. Rice. 3.

First you need to assemble the largest, bottom drawer. Select its dimensions so that the largest tool can be placed there. Make smaller boxes with a width equal to ½ the width of a large box, and a length equal to its length. There must be an even number of smaller boxes. Inside them, you can arrange partitions, equip with retractable pencil-type lids or equip at your discretion. For the top pair of drawers, make convenient 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 - 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 the next row of boxes, it must also capture it. If more tiers are needed, then each next lane must also capture 3 adjacent rows.

The strips should be installed in the "folded box" state, placing them from the inner corner of the tier above to the projection of its middle to the tier below, attaching them to each box they hold. 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 a handle from a 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 at a convenient place. Any durable material is suitable for their manufacture: leather belts, tarpaulin tape, wood or metal.

For quick access to tools, you need to properly organize the storage system. An organizer and a tool box help to cope with this. They are made with their own hands from solid wood, plywood, chipboard, various types of plastic and tin.

The material is selected based on the size of the product and the skills of the carpenter, each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Domestic varieties

For stationary storage of tools, open or closed stands and roomy dressers are suitable. In these options, everything depends on their location - a garage or an apartment. In the first case, it is more convenient to organize a stand of the required size on the wall so that everything is in the open and freely available.

For apartments, constructions with shelves or pull-out plywood drawers, wardrobes and even a suitcase are suitable. They can accommodate organizers and cases for power tools and hardware. Small stands can be built on the doors and side walls. The more correctly the filling is organized, the longer the order will be maintained.

To accommodate the main toolbox, wrenches, heads, bolts and nuts, a small container with a handle can act as mobile options. With large dimensions, you can screw the wheels to it. Then you should choose a material, calculate acceptable dimensions, choose a model and type of fasteners, draw up a drawing of a toolbox with your own hands or use ready-made offers. After that, you can start making.

In addition to safety, the do-it-yourself toolbox helps with the work. Its sorted content, when each item is in its place, allows you to find everything you need over time, without even looking inside.

The standard placement of hammer, wrenches and pliers occupies one large compartment. Screwdrivers are inserted into the holes on the horizontal strips.

Classic drawer options

This kind of DIY tool case is easy to perform. The accessories of the basic set are in sight, each in its place. It will come in handy for transferring outside the workshop. Tool carriers are heavy and should not be made large or completely out of boards. Some parts can be replaced with plywood.

Open with partition

Before starting work, make sure that the material for the workpieces is dry. For the manufacture of the first option you will need the following materials and tools:

pine boards;
plywood;
thermal or PVA glue;
nails and screws;
hacksaw, jigsaw or grinder;
drill or brace and drill for wood;
a hammer;
chisel;
tape measure or ruler;
pencil or marker.

As a material, plywood or pine trims are suitable. According to the drawing, markings are made and blanks for the body are cut out. Special grooves are cut out in which the partition will stand. To organize them, you will need a milling cutter or a hacksaw with a chisel.

The drawing shows the classic dimensions, which are optimal for the assembly of the box. All blanks are cut according to the scheme, when changing one parameter, it is necessary to proportionally subtract or add from the rest:

transverse walls - 2 pcs.;
sidewalls - 2 pcs.;
partition groove.

Grind all prepared elements, assemble a rectangular box. To prevent the structure from falling apart, the attachment points and the ends of the blanks are coated with glue. Additionally, the box is knocked down with small nails or twisted with screws.

At the top of the plywood blank, a handle is cut out with a hacksaw, jigsaw or grinder. The prepared grooves are greased with glue. After that, a partition is installed in them.

Lining for the handle is made from the blocks. The corners of the workpieces are processed with a plane and sandpaper, and fastened with glue or nails. From wooden slats, cut to the size of the partition, you need to make holders that are placed horizontally on the partition. For screwdrivers, suitable holes are drilled with a drill. Pliers, wire cutters, etc. are placed in the rectangular grooves.

The entire structure must be covered with a protective compound. To do this, you can use varnish or paint and varnish material with special additives.

Organizer in a stool

With this design of the tool organizer with your own hands, you can transfer the tool to the right place and sit on it and reach the place that is slightly higher than the height. Materials and tools are the same as in the previous case. Cut from plywood:

Cover 550x380 mm with a cutout in the center 140x40 mm.
Longitudinal drawers 470x150x540 mm and a bevel angle of 75 °.
Two sidewalls 306x380 mm.
Legs and a handle are made of bars 385x40x50 mm. Saw off the bevels at an angle of 15 ° at the ends.

Assembly is done with screws. Sharp corners are rounded off with abrasive paper. The product is cleaned of dust and covered with a protective compound.

Homemade carrying type

If you want to craft something a little more graceful with the embossed shapes of the side racks, this homemade toolbox will do just fine. First you need to take boards with a thickness of 16 mm. Make parts from them, as in the diagram, and take a round aluminum stick or other metal tube.

Along the lines parallel to the edges, holes are drilled on the side walls for self-tapping screws to fasten the structure. Use a sanding paper or an electric machine to remove burrs and smoothen sharp corners. After that, the prepared parts are assembled: the bottom and sidewalls are fastened with glue and screws.

By the same method, vertical posts are installed by marking, between which a horizontal handle is fixed. Screwdriver holders are screwed on with self-tapping screws. The entire surface is cleaned of excess glue and dust.

For protection, the product is coated with varnish or paint. Once dry, the box is ready to use.

Every man in his house (apartment) must have a screwdriver, a hammer and at least a handful of different nails. If this is a master with "golden" hands, then you need to have a whole set of different tools for which you need a convenient box.

DIY tool box

Many tools (hammer or hacksaw) may not always fit into standard tool storage and carrying devices. Therefore, craftsmen prefer to make a container of the required size with their own hands. Consider the stages of work on how to make a tool box.

Material selection

Can be used: metal or plywood. But wood is considered a classic, which has long been the basis of carpentry. Therefore, it is easier to make a wooden toolbox.

Type of shell

You should think in advance and measure where the doors of the chest will be located, the options for the handles. The design can be open or closed to accommodate large items. This can be a large drawer of cells or a designer piece of art.

Interior decoration

The model can be simple for storing various little things or multifunctional: a separate row with holes for various screwdrivers, pencils, glue, pliers, etc.

Drawers in several floors are convenient, they can be inserted into each other or pulled out. The main thing is to achieve the maximum order in the arrangement of parts, so that there are separate nails, screws, tape measure, power tools, etc.

When manufacturing a specific model, it is necessary to take into account the operating conditions:

storage location (apartment, basement or garage);
humidity level;
temperature;
the frequency of the use of devices and devices (professional activity or for the home).

Tool box designs

Before buying a compact model for different tools, we list the types of designs:

The boxes are made of solid durable materials, often rectangular. There may be a couple of pull-out compartments on the side. Hinged or removable lid with lock. The model is convenient for constant movement.
A set of drawers is a set of open trays of different sizes that are convenient for the home.
The case is a compact, durable suitcase, conveniently wide opening, and a handle on the side is required. Large instruments will not fit.
An organizer is a low-rise container with many compartments. Maybe a case or a bedside table with compartments for small things.
The tray is like an open drawer with indentations, no handle. Not convenient for transportation.
The bag looks like a sports one, handles. The model is roomy, but not reliable, and the fabric is moisture permeable.
The backpack is adapted for storing tools, but it is inconvenient to get them.
The container is a compact, closed product with many drawers and sections, some of which are removable. Transformers are especially convenient.
The trolley is used in factories, it is a large container on wheels with a convenient handle. Many sections, easy to move over short distances.

Tool clothes

This is a vest with pockets where various tools are distributed.
A belt bag is an indispensable item for repairs.
Apron with ties at the neck and belt with pockets.
Folded storage pouch.

Kinds of the best tool boxes

An important role is played by the material from which the structures for storing and moving various tools are made:

Tool box on wheels

Models made of plastic (metal) with a vertical body with 2 wheels. Convenient handle and lock, the model accommodates many sections. The only negative is the high price.

Aluminum

Boxes made of aluminum are the strongest and most reliable. Popular models of metal boxes for any tools:

Fit 65610 - aluminum body, equipped with a handle, mobile partitions inside, weight 1.5 kg.
Dexter is the most compact small parts box.
Wilton 16910U is a handy aluminum case with steel hinges. It weighs 3 kg and has many pockets on the lid.

Car boxes

Bawer is a universal model that fits conveniently under the car frame. The box is durable and reliable, made of galvanized steel, but weighs 12.4 kg.
KAMAZ is a simple reliable metal construction for long-term storage of any inventory.
I-580 is the most convenient model made of polyvinyl chloride (impact-resistant plastic with 3 types of steel). Weight 35 kg, capacity 90 l, reliable locks, excellent moisture protection.

Large containers

STANLEY Mobile Job Chest is distinguished by the greatest practicality, dimensions: 962: 600: 600 mm, made of dense plastic, amazes with its capacity.
StanleyFatMax with the most sophisticated functionality. Lid with latches, 3 sections inside, there is a lower section for large instruments. Side handles and castors make it a popular model.
Peli 0450 - considered the most mobile: 3 handles and reversible castors. Sealed shock-resistant stainless steel case, volumetric sections, containers are easy to insert into each other. The only drawback is a lot of weight and volume.

For the balcony

Inexpensive models are suitable for storage on the balcony:

Fit - the case is ideal for small parts, you can change the size of the cells. Strong plastic latch.
Lot-3 - affordable, inexpensive and compact, has a pen, colored trays.
MosPromTara for home, no sections, but there is a cover.

Organizers are more convenient in everyday life for ease of transfer to any place.

With combination lock

Brauberg - Used to transport valuables. Impact-resistant case is made of 8 mm steel and plastic, 6 cells inside.
Hairway - with the greatest protection (metal with plastic), locks with a code on 2 sides of the model, dimensions: 420x215x330 mm.

Metallic

Intertool is a popular 5-compartment drawer with a secure lock and a convenient handle.
STANLEY Expert Cantilever is practical and comfortable, 5 fold-out compartments, finger injury protection, comfortable grip but heavy.

Plastic tool boxes

StanleyClassic made of impact-resistant plastic, comfortable construction.
The Tayg is built with astounding rationality, everything is compactly located.

Professional

Stanley is reliable and irreplaceable, corrosion protection, handles are equipped with soft inserts. Removable moldings inside, special compartment for drills, etc.

Bosh LT-BOXX is simple in design, but reliable. The strength of the product is provided by acrylonitrile butadienestrol.

Photos of the best tool boxes

Any repair requires a special tool. And the instrument loves order. As a minimum organization of the workplace, a box for tools is required. Similar designs are sold in stores, but it will be easier and more convenient to make a tool box with your own hands.

To date, a huge number of organizers have been invented. Let's analyze the most popular options:

Portable box. An ordinary wooden box without a lid with a handle. In such a simple and convenient way to carry tools without a motor on a long handle: a hammer, screwdrivers, awl, open-end and adjustable wrenches. But such an organizer will always be a mess, since it is impossible to somehow organize the workspace of such a box. The obvious advantage is the ease of manufacture. A more complex tool, such as an electric drill or a screwdriver, cannot be stored in such an organizer.
A box with departments. All the same wooden box can be made with the division of departments. In small departments, it is easy to place all kinds of fasteners: bolts, screws, nuts, etc. Such an organizer can be either with a handle for easy carrying, or stationary. But most often the stationary version is performed. The organizer can be extended upwards, then the drawer will take the form of a chest of drawers, with many compartments. The power tool can also be removed in such a place, although this is highly undesirable. The problem is that in order for such a box to withstand a heavy tool, you need to use thick-walled boards. Even thick plywood will not work anymore, as it will begin to sag under the weight of the tools. Therefore, it is better to use a box on a frame to store the entire set of tools.
Drawer on a frame with wheels. The main stiffeners of such an organizer are made of metal corners. And as shelves, boards are typed or thick plywood is used. Due to this approach, the box is extremely stable. As a rule, wheels are welded to it for convenient movement in space. A reel with an extension can be attached to the box on wheels to facilitate the operation of the power tool.
Tissue organizer. A fabric organizer is a good option for an apartment. A basic set of open-end wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers and a hammer can easily fit here. The organizer itself is a piece of fabric with pockets, which is folded after work and put into the closet. In addition to the small number of compartments, the disadvantage of such an organizer is its short service life. The fabric quickly becomes dirty and begins to tear. Even purchased products do not have a long service life, home-made devices, as a rule, "live" even less.
Unusual models. It would be surprising if none of the masters began to invent all sorts of unusual models. Depending on the materials available, the place where the box with tools will be located and the composition of these tools, everyone can choose the basic version of the organizer and change it for themselves.

Construction principle and materials of manufacture

Before making a structure, you need to clearly decide for yourself several questions about the future product. Choosing your own option at each point, you can get the design principle.

The first question is the composition of the instruments. If there is a large amount of fastening materials available, then a separate department should be made for them. This immediately discards the option with a fabric organizer, since the fasteners will simply break through the walls. It is important to have a power tool. If the tools include a drill, screwdriver, hammer drill and other tools of this kind, then a single box will not work. For such an organizer, you will have to make a large number of compartments for each of the tools.
The second criterion is the ability to move the organizer. He comes out of the first. If the tools include only the most basic set, then it is better to make the box portable. This will allow you to keep the instrument in the apartment. In addition, it is convenient to bring the tools directly to the place of work. The stationary organizer is convenient for its spaciousness. Here you can arrange everything that is required, from simple tools to a grinder and an electric saw.
The next and last question is the materials used. Plywood is not capable of supporting the weight of heavy tools, but it is suitable for creating the top shelves of a stationary organizer. It is best to use boards. It is a material that is light enough in fasteners and is strong enough to support the weight of heavy tools. To give additional rigidity to the box, metal corners are used. With the help of a metal frame, you can create a fairly stable structure and even put it on wheels for ease of movement in space.

Instructions and steps for making a tool box

A step-by-step analysis of the manufacture of basic options for boxes will help you create your own unique project. Additional compartments can be added to each of the options, existing materials can be used instead of those indicated, and any other changes can be made within the framework of the design.

The simplest portable box

The simplest portable box was invented in the era of the Soviet past. It is quite simple to manufacture. There are no compartments for fasteners, but you can make them yourself. The box itself is an open box with a triangular top and a crossbar.

A tray is provided for small things in the upper part of the structure. There are two options for fastening the drawer. Parts can be glued or self-tapping screws can be used. Any board can be used as a material. A shovel handle or other round metal or wooden piece will fit under the handle. The main thing is that the future box is comfortable to hold in your hand.

You can use thick plywood instead of a board. All parts need to be cut out, it is advisable to process the edges with coarse sandpaper. Then, driving in self-tapping screws at the intersection of the parts, fasten all the elements. There is nothing complicated about it, the full cycle of making the box will take less than 2 hours. After the organizer is ready, it is advisable to cover it with paint or varnish. Inside, you can make a division with the help of additional partitions, dividing the box into sections.

For small items, you can make a separate section, or you can fix the tray at the top of the box. The tray is an open rectangular gutter, which is also attached to self-tapping screws.

Tool box on wheels

The toolbox on wheels is a more sophisticated storage system. It can be used to hide heavy electrical tools. At the same time, fasteners with the rest of a set of small and medium-sized tools can be placed in the organizer.

Before making a box, you need to estimate the size of the project. First of all, determine the number of boxes. Keep in mind that you cannot put more than 1-2 electrical tools in one box. Taking into account the dimensions of the drill or punch, you need to select the depth of the boxes. It is possible to envisage the presence of open shelves for the welding machine and other dimensional equipment.

Another point to be determined is the number of boxes in width. As a rule, there is only one box in width in the construction, so it is easier to put all the elements together. Only the number of boxes in length and their depth changes. After assembling the parts, each box is split into separate storage locations. But if there are too many tools, then the organizer can turn out to be too high, which is very inconvenient. Therefore, for such storage places, it is possible to provide a width of two boxes, but between them an additional frame of metal corners is required as a stiffener. From above, it is advisable to make handles in the form of curved metal pipes or welded corners. Handles are needed for the convenience of moving the organizer.

As a material, you will need metal corners as the basis of the structure and plywood as a filler. Planks will work too, but they will take up a lot of usable space.

After the number of boxes has been determined, you can calculate the length and width of the future organizer. The corners are fastened together by welding. The seam should be neat on the outside of the box. Dross must be knocked down with a hammer. After the frame is ready, you can immediately weld wheels onto it for movement.

If the organizer is more than 1 drawer wide, but you need more than 4 wheels: 6 or 8 for 2 and 3 drawers, respectively.

The boxes are assembled separately on the floor, after which fasteners are welded under them from the corners, where the boxes are installed. The boxes should be as large as possible, the division into sections is done later, immediately along the entire depth of the box using plywood cuts. For each type of tools and fasteners, you can make your own compartment. It all depends only on the preferences of the future owner.

The metal tool box is good for long service life and convenience for long distance transport. To make a box, you will need a caliper and a tape measure, welding and a sheet of metal. It is advisable to use welding as little as possible, most of the bends should be done with an anvil and a hammer.

First, you need to estimate the required volume of the box, apply the details to the sheet and cut along the lines. After that, bend the box and weld the necessary seams. The handle is bolted to the drawer. The resulting design will be in many ways similar to the first version of wood. In order to create additional space for storing tools, you need to attach guides for a metal box from below, which can also be done by welding.

Several boxes can be made by riveting them, as shown in the figure. This will make the drawer more compact and practical. Allows you to store a large number of small things and tools you need.

Interesting ideas for tool repositories

There are a lot of interesting ideas for tool repositories. Let's consider the most popular options:

Wall cabinet. A rack made of slats is made above the workbench. It is convenient to store all kinds of keys and tools here that may be needed when working at the workbench. In an apartment, such a storage is not very convenient, but if the plan provides for a wardrobe, then you can hang a wardrobe in it. All tools are stored here in a suspended state, so it will not be possible to use the cabinet for storing power tools.
Box with inserts. Inserts refer to ordinary pipe cuttings embedded in a wooden box. It is convenient to insert pliers, saw blades, wire cutters and other tools with long handles into the cuttings.
Foam-cut shapes. This is an option for the most pedantic users. In a sheet of foam, a strict shape is cut out for each instrument, where the stored instrument fits perfectly. The paralon itself can be placed on any horizontal surface.

There is nothing complicated in making a tool box with your own hands. The main thing is to clearly understand the end result and the requirements. The most important requirement for an organizer is user convenience. It is better to make a box from what is at hand in order to reduce the cost of the structure as much as possible.