For quick access to tools, you should properly organize your 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 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
Open or closed stands and spacious chests of drawers are suitable for stationary storage of tools. 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 on the wall required sizes so that everything is open and freely accessible.
Designs with shelves or retractable plywood drawers, cabinets and even a suitcase are suitable for apartments. 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 set of tools, wrenches, heads, bolts and nuts, a small container with a handle can serve as mobile options. If the dimensions are large, you can attach wheels to it. Then you should select the material, calculate the acceptable dimensions, choose the model and type of fasteners, draw up a drawing of the tool box with your own hands or use ready-made proposals. After this, you can begin manufacturing.
In addition to safety, tool box helps with the work with his own hands. 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 a hammer, keys and pliers occupies one large compartment. Screwdrivers are inserted into holes on horizontal strips.
Classic drawer options
This type of DIY tool case is easy to make. The accessories of the main set lie in sight, each in its place. It will be useful for transferring outside the workshop. Tool carriers are heavy, so you should not make them large or entirely made of boards. Some parts can be replaced with plywood.
Open with partition
Before starting work, make sure that the workpiece material is dry. To make the first version will be needed following materials and tools:
- pine boards;
- plywood;
- thermal or PVA glue;
- nails and screws;
- hacksaw, jigsaw or grinder;
- drill or brace and wood drill bits;
- hammer;
- chisel;
- tape measure or ruler;
- pencil or marker.
Plywood or scraps of pine boards are suitable materials. 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 router or a hacksaw with a chisel.
The drawing shows classic dimensions that are optimal for assembling a box. All blanks are cut according to the diagram, When changing one parameter, you must proportionally subtract or add from the others:
- transverse walls - 2 pcs.;
- sidewalls - 2 pcs.;
- groove for the partition.
Sand all prepared elements, assemble the box rectangular shape. To prevent the structure from falling apart, the fastening points and ends of the workpieces are coated with glue. Additionally, the box is knocked down with small nails or screwed together.
At the top of the plywood blank, a handle is cut out with a hacksaw, jigsaw or grinder. The prepared grooves are lubricated with glue. After this, a partition is installed in them.
Handle linings are made from blocks. The corners of the workpieces are processed with a plane and sandpaper, and secured 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. Suitable holes are drilled for screwdrivers using a drill. Pliers, wire cutters, etc. are placed in rectangular grooves.
The entire structure must be covered protective composition. For this you can use varnish or paint material with special additives.
Organizer in a stool
With this design of the tool organizer with your own hands, you can carry the tool to Right place and sit down on it and reach a place that is slightly higher than your height. The materials and tools are the same as in the previous case. The following are 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.
- The legs and handle are made of bars 385x40x50 mm. Saw off bevels at the ends at an angle of 15°.
Assembly is done with screws. Sharp corners are rounded with sandpaper. The product is cleaned of dust and coated with a protective compound.
Type of homemade carrying
If you want to make something more elegant with relief shapes of the side pillars, this homemade box Just right for tools. First you need to take boards 16 mm thick. Make parts from them, as in the diagram, and take a round aluminum stick or other metal tube.
Along lines parallel to the edges, holes are drilled on the side walls for self-tapping screws to fasten the structure. The burrs are removed and smoothed using sanding paper or an electric machine. sharp corners. After this, the prepared parts are assembled: the bottom and sides are fastened with glue and screws.
Using the same marking method, install vertical racks, between which the horizontal handle is fixed. Screwdriver holders are screwed in 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 for use.
Every man will agree that a high-quality and multifunctional tool box 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 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 your own handle, then you can purchase it at 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 will be needed quality board thickness from 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 the presence separate compartments or special multifunctional devices. The final product will look like a neat, deep box with a comfortable handle along its 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(awl, screwdrivers, small keys), as well as Supplies(screwdriver bits, 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 do not have a sheet of plywood, then you can use a 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 this 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. They are drilled into the lid itself or into the walls. small holes, 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 regular box and special partitions. Initially, you need to prepare the main material - galvanized steel (0.4 mm thick). Tools you need to prepare:
- 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 They believe that such a box is considered an integral attribute for storing various devices. Such boxes can be stored in the workshop and even taken with you on a long journey.
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 (light weight, reliable construction).
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.
The next stage is the assembly of the structure. To glue the parts together you will need wood glue. The main sides of the box are glued together. They need to be held very tightly while gluing. It is best to tighten the box with special rubber strips and do not remove them until the glue dries (Fig. 2). The corners on the doors need to be rounded. 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. Main criterion
choice - 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 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.
The container should be rectangular in 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 various materials for fastening: nuts, nails, bolts, screws. Top cover you need to close it 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.
