1. Types of convenient boxes
2. Material selection
3. Stool-like box
4. Small portable option

The master always has his own tool at hand. It allows him to quickly cope with the tasks. There are not many tools. Sooner or later there are so many of them that no pockets are enough to spread out all the screwdrivers and rulers. Need a box. You can't store them in a mess. Impacts, friction - drills become dull and quickly fail. In the process of work, there is not always time to look for the right screwdriver, so the space of a capacious wooden storage should be used, and the entire volume should be distributed into separate compartments.

The easiest way is to buy a container made of plastic or iron. Inside the finished models, the storage place for tools has already been thought out in advance, divided into several compartments. But homemade box is assembled for each specific master, taking into account the storage places for tools, Supplies and fasteners. Some fit the most simple models, others will need a multifunctional carrying case. It makes sense to find out what types of portable storage exist in order to choose the right model, and then construct one with your own hands.

Types of convenient boxes

According to the form of manufacture and purpose, tool boxes are classified:

1. Portable.
2. Stationary.
3. Special.

Portable containers for carpentry tools - compact models, inside of which a small number of things needed in the work are placed. The complete set of the case depends on the specialization of the master. Its design assumes a strong lock that will not open during long transportation. The portable box is constantly in motion, so it is important that several types of fasteners, convenient niches are thought out inside it, in which you can, for example, lay screwdrivers and fasten them so that they do not hang out or knock.

It is quite difficult to make a stationary tool box with your own hands. And all because its design is much more complicated than that of a portable one. Inside, you do not need to think over the arrangement of fasteners. The main thing is to form certain compartments and divide them into groups.

A special case is made according to strictly individual needs.. It can only store drill bits or wrenches, for example. various sizes. Such a box for small tools is more convenient than universal storage. To perform work, sometimes the master needs to take several special cases with him at once. Before proceeding with the manufacture of storage, you need to decide which option is most suitable for the job.

For this you need:

• inventory of available tools;
• sort them into groups;
• distribute by size.

Then it will immediately become clear which box is best made for tools. The article has several instructions that will help solve this problem. First, it is important to choose a material that will be easiest to work with.

Material selection

The hardest thing is to make a tool box out of metal. Such material is not suitable for a portable design - the case will turn out to be too heavy. For stationary models in which iron keys or heavy components will be stored, it will do. During work, welding will be required. If you have the skills and ability to use it, you can try. If they are not there, plywood 8-10 mm thick can replace the metal.

She only looks fragile, but it is very durable material. The parts are fastened together with screws and additionally coated with PVA glue, as they quickly become loose. For the construction of the frame, it is better to use hardwood bars. The walls of the case must be thicker - at least 10 mm. Boxes with cells for carpentry tools are best made from plywood 8 mm thick.

The mobility of stationary plywood boxes will increase markedly if rollers are attached to the bottom, which can be bought at a furniture store.

Boxes for various tools made of wood - carpentry classics. This material allows you to create any models with your own hands.

Case for storing small tools

If you need to have a set of small tools on hand, you can get by with a simple box with a handle. The process of its manufacture must be divided into several stages:

• The first stage is planning, making general calculations, drawing. It should display the order of subsequent actions. The drawing is drawn up independently, or you can use computer programs.
• The second stage is the preparation of the necessary building materials. These are wooden sheets 10-15 mm thick, nails, fasteners. May need to work measuring instruments, hacksaw and hammer.
• The third stage is production. Using the instructions, you can assemble with your own hands a simple open toolbox(Photo).

Before starting work, you need to make a drawing.

• Number 1 - the walls of the box (two pieces).
• Number 2 - sidewalls (two pieces).
• Number 3 is the bottom of the box.
• Number 4 - a groove made along the thickness of the partition. Its depth should be equal to one third of the thickness of the plywood.

All parts with a hacksaw are cut from plywood blanks. Then the edges of the workpieces are polished with sandpaper. A box is assembled from the largest parts, its sides are coated with PVA glue, then they are additionally fastened with small nails (it makes no sense to use bolt fastening here). The handle-holder (it is also a partition) is made according to the following scheme:

Plywood with a thickness of 5 mm is selected. The hole for the handle is cut with a jigsaw. The workpiece is inserted into the grooves made, which are pre-coated with PVA glue. To prevent the handle from cutting your hand, you need to take a bar with a section of 20x45 mm. The planer rounds the edges of the bar. A slot is made across the entire width, into which a plywood blank is simply inserted. In the end it should look like this.

Along the edges of the plywood handle (this is clearly visible in the photo) are attached wooden slats, in which notches were previously made-holders for pliers, pliers, wrenches or screwdriver. The toolbox is ready. So that it does not get dirty, you need to paint it in several layers with wood varnish.

Using the same plywood, you can make a large box with your own hands, which with a slight movement turns into a stable stool. This was invented by craftsmen working with carpentry tools. You can take this drawing as a basis.

These parts need to make four legs measuring 375x50, with bevels at the ends, made at an angle of 15 degrees. And another handle 660 mm long and 40 mm wide. Along the edges - the same bevel. And here is a visual plan of its assembly.

The stool is assembled according to the proposed scheme, the parts are fastened with 4.5x60 mm screws, and not with self-tapping screws. At the final stage, such a box is obtained. Make it yourself - simple, as a result - a multifunctional storage for tools. If you turn it over, you get a stable stool.

Small portable option

There is the most easy option making a box that is suitable for the average homeowner. Outwardly, it will look like in the photo.

A detailed drawing is attached to the model:

Number 1 indicates the sidewall, number 2 - the bottom of the wooden box, number 4 - the handle stand. The handle itself is a bar measuring 382 by 30 mm. Another detail is the holder - a rectangle 118 mm wide and 55 mm long. Three identical holes must be made in the holder. For this, a drill is used. The assembly of a large box begins with the connection of the bottom and sidewall, then the handle stand is mounted. The photo shows all the stages of the upcoming work.

Then the second rack is installed, and at the same time the park-holder is inserted into the blind holes. Then fasteners for screwdrivers are mounted. This is what should end up happening.

Every man will agree that a high-quality and multifunctional tool box is an almost indispensable thing in the household. Many masters prefer to buy a ready-made box in the nearest store, where a wide range is presented. But such a device can be made independently, in accordance with personal wishes. Moreover, the manufacturing process itself is not considered difficult, thanks to which even a beginner can cope with this task.

Classification of tool boxes

There are several main criteria by which multifunctional products can be divided into several main groups.

According to the material from which the case is made:

By type of stored instruments:

Construction of modern boxes

Speaking about the design of such boxes, we mean not their shape, but the way of opening and the presence of auxiliary sections. The following designs are considered standard today:

Making a plywood box

To make a do-it-yourself tool box out of plywood, you will need the following tools and materials:

Before proceeding with 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. Thereafter all marks must be transferred to a sheet of plywood. You can do this with a regular ruler, tape measure, marker or even a pencil. All blanks for the future box are cut along the marked lines. And also it is necessary to mark all the grooves and cut them on the blanks. The irregularities formed during the work can be processed with a chisel. It is thanks to the grooves that the final design of the box will turn out to be stronger and more durable.

The next step is to assemble the entire structure. To glue small parts use good quality wood glue. The main sides of the box are also glued together. To improve the result, they need to be pressed tightly against each other. It is best to use a special rubber strip for this. You can not remove it until the glue is completely dry. On the doors you need to round the corners.

A convenient handle for boxing with tools 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 treated. It is attached with carpenter's glue and screws.. If you don’t want to make a handle yourself, then you can buy it at a hardware store. Main criterion right choice- high strength and reliability. Now you need to attach the outer cover of the drawer and the door. All parts are applied in their places, and then the areas for fastening the loops are marked with a pencil.

To organize the order in the box, you can make small compartments. All components are cut out according to the same principle as the box. Grooves are made and glued. On one side of the box, you can make a special compartment for storing screwdrivers. The most convenient option is considered where this function is performed by special inserts with plywood slots. Velcro is attached to the other side of the drawer to store cables and extension cords.

Wooden box manufacturing technology

It is this option that is considered a classic carpentry. Drawings of this portable storage were printed in magazines 50 years ago. For the manufacture of you will need a high-quality board with a thickness of 10 to 20 mm, as well as a hacksaw for wood. Thanks to the simple manufacturing technology, many craftsmen still choose this option.

The classic design does not provide for the presence of separate compartments or special multifunctional devices. The final product will look like a neat deep box with a comfortable handle along the entire length. This shape of the handle has a practical purpose. After all, if the weight of the tools used is unevenly distributed, then you can always find the point of the center of gravity.

A practical addition can 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 consumables (screwdriver bits, electrical tape, drills). For its manufacture, you can use any type of wood.

Universal case made of plastic canister

If you want to make a do-it-yourself tool box, but there is no plywood sheet, then you can use a regular plastic canister. For work you will need:

• Hacksaw.
• Plastic container.
• fasteners.

The canister used must be rectangular shape with a comfortable handle, which should be located in the center. In addition, it must be equipped with a screw cap that will be used as a lock.

The process of making a box 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 cork and saw through the top wall. The second cut is made exclusively in the horizontal direction. It is best if it is located at the top 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 3 cm.

When all 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. This box can store various materials for fasteners: nails, bolts, screws, nuts. The upper part must be closed by folding the handles together. Such a device is fixed with a screw cap.

To make the box as strong as possible, on the end walls it is necessary to make additional gaps. In the lid itself or in the walls are drilled small holes, into which hooks are inserted, as well as bolts with nuts.

Metal box for tools

This option is most suitable for experienced locksmiths who have necessary equipment and material. Factory metal tool boxes are made from lighter metals such as aluminium. As a result, the product is as light and durable as possible. But working with aluminum at home is much more difficult.

Even a beginner can make this version of a metal box. After all, the most ordinary box and special partitions will be made of metal. Initially, you need to prepare the main material - galvanized steel (0.4 mm thick). From the tools you need to prepare:

• Marking caliper.
• Metal square.
• Ruler.
• Hammer.
• Pliers.
• File.
• Sharpened core or marker.
• Anvil.

Next is drawing and marking. You need to mark only those places that will later need to be deleted. Now you can start trimming with metal scissors. After trimming all the excess, you should get a kind geometric figure(winged rectangle).

Next, you need to use the 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 sidewall 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 align it. In this case, there will be a 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 one or another tool. When there are too many of them, you can independently make a multifunctional box for storing them. Experienced craftsmen believe that such a box is considered an essential attribute for storage various devices. Such boxes can be stored in the workshop and even taken with you on a long journey.

Household tools have amazing ability- get lost at the most inopportune moment. If hammers and screwdrivers are used periodically, they are stored anywhere: mezzanines, cabinet shelves, balcony.

Therefore, when the wife asks to hang a shelf, remembering exactly where the drill and self-tapping screws are located will be problematic. It is much more practical and efficient to store tools in a special box, which can be purchased ready-made or made by hand.

What to choose

We note right away that the tool box can be different, and the shape and dimensions directly depend on what is supposed to be stored inside the case.

For hand tool. This is usually a rectangular structure with a handle, where inner space delimited into one large compartment and 2-3 smaller compartments. It is convenient to store hammers, screwdrivers, fasteners here.

For power tools. Such cases are usually produced by the manufacturer of the instrument itself. Standard option: a portable box, where one cell is reserved for a power tool and exactly repeats its shape, the rest are intended for equipment: drills, batteries and other things.

Organizers. These are modular structures consisting of several drawers. various forms and sizes. Such options are suitable for professionals and home craftsmen, they are easy to store and transport, help to quickly find any little thing.

When the problem of tool storage arises, the first thing that comes to mind is to purchase a ready-made box in the store. However, this is not the most the best way. The fact is that factory designs are focused on the average buyer, so they may not be suitable for a specific model of grinder or drill. In addition, the number of tools is usually added and the interior space becomes small.

To avoid these problems, you can make a tool box yourself with a little effort and creativity.

From the boards

If there are few tools, they are used periodically and only for home use, it makes no sense to manufacture a complex structure. It is enough to make an ordinary wooden box from boards so that screwdrivers, hammers and self-tapping screws are simply in one place, and not lying around the whole apartment.

Given that we are talking about an elementary product, you can do without a preliminary drawing. The main thing is to decide on the size of the sides. For the material of manufacture, it is better to choose edged board conifers: this is the most affordable option which is easy to process.

The homemade box consists of 5 parts:

• 2 side walls;
• 2 end walls;

The elements are cut out in accordance with the planned dimensions, treated with sandpaper and fastened together with self-tapping screws. For greater reliability, the side parts can be fixed with metal corners.

Such a homemade wooden box is inconvenient to carry, but it will help to store tools in one place and not look for them all over the apartment. It can be put in the trunk of a car, on a storage shelf or in a garage. Sizes vary depending on what exactly is supposed to be stored inside.

From plywood

Handmade plywood tool boxes attract attention interesting design. They are easy to use and emphasize the professionalism and qualifications of the home master.

A convenient plywood box with a handle will consist of the following items:

• bottom - dimensions 450 * 200 mm, a shallow groove is cut in the middle for a transverse partition;
• walls - cut out in the amount of 4 pieces. A groove is also cut in the middle of the end elements;
• transverse rack - recommended height 400 mm, length adjusted to the width of the bottom, taking into account the sidewalls. Top corners the racks are cut to form a trapezoidal shape.

The assembly is carried out according to this scheme. To begin with, the body elements are glued together, tightly pressed against each other. While the glue dries, a hole is sawn out in the transverse rack, which will act as a handle, wooden dies can be glued in the upper part for ease of grip. Next, the rack is installed in pre-prepared grooves, fixed with glue.

After completion of the work, a plywood box for tools is obtained, convenient for carrying. However, the design can be made more functional. To do this, wooden dies are glued to the transverse partition with pre- drilled holes where you can put screwdrivers, pliers, side cutters and other necessary to perform homework tools.

To prevent the box from drying out, it is covered with several layers of varnishes. For greater reliability, if desired, the bottom is fastened to the walls with corners.

Transformation into a stool

From plywood and wooden blocks, you can make a portable tool storage box, which, when turned upside down, will turn into a simple stool or stand for working at height. This universal design is made according to this scheme.

The bars are cut according to the given size. They will serve as legs and be tilted. To make the stool stable, the upper and lower ends are cut off at an angle of 15 degrees.

Sheets of plywood are nailed to the legs, which will become the end walls. The recommended width is 360 mm, the height is selected in such a way as to completely hide the legs without protruding beyond them.

The side walls are cut out of plywood, occupying about half the bar in width. The edges of the rectangle are cut at an angle to exactly match the angle of the legs.

The cover is made rectangular, attached to the ends of the racks with self-tapping screws.

After the work done, turn the resulting stool upside down, turning it into a deep box for storing tools. To make the design convenient to carry, cut out wooden beam ok, which in length will correspond to the distance between the walls. round off sharp corners, screw the bar with self-tapping screws and get a convenient handle, which additionally performs the function of a stiffener.

drawer organizer

It's over complex structure, but it is ideal for storing a large tool and additional small things: fasteners, corners, carnations and much more. At first glance, such boxes seem to be a complex mechanism, but in fact they can be made on your own, spending a little free time.

The manufacturing process is conditionally divided into 3 stages:

• assemble the body. This is a deep plywood box with an open top, which is designed to store a large tool, such as a grinder, screwdriver or electric drill. However, you can do the opposite: delimit the internal space into several sections with wooden dies and store bolts, nuts and self-tapping screws here;
• additional boxes. There will be 4 of them, and they are installed on top of the main box, which must be taken into account when determining the dimensions. Additional drawers should not go beyond the boundaries of the base. To give the structure a complete look, the upper boxes are equipped with lids;
• separate elements are combined into a single whole. To do this, the organizer is assembled into a finished form, markings are made on the walls for installing metal plates: 3 pieces for a group of boxes on each side. Then, in accordance with the markings, holes are drilled where the bushings are installed.

To make the organizer easy to carry, the top drawers can be additionally equipped with handles.

Note that here are the most simple options. With a little effort, you can turn an ordinary toolbox into a work of art that will become a real decoration of the garage, country house and city apartments.

Hello everybody!

A toolbox 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 keep them, since not one repair can do without them. In order for the tool to be in one place, and it was convenient to transport it, we use special boxes. Often we just buy them in the nearest store, the range and variety allows us to do this. But why not make it yourself? The manufacturing process is not too complicated, anyone should be able to handle it, especially with a handmade thing, which is much more pleasant to use than a purchased option. This article will describe 4 different ways production of boxes, a photo report is attached.

Let's start making!

Manufacturing Method No. 1

We will need:

Material

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

Tool

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

First of all, you need to find necessary material, plywood or trimming boards are suitable for this. Further, according to the presented drawing, it is necessary to mark up, then cut out all the details of the case. It is necessary to make special grooves into which the partition will be placed, for this we use a manual 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 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 with small nails.

Now we make a partition for the box, 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, from the planks we make overhead handles, with the help of a planer we round the corners. Then we make tool holders from the rails, use a jigsaw, and a drill. The holes will serve for screwdrivers, and pliers, etc. will be installed in square cutouts. tool.

So that the box does not get dirty, and there is protection from environment, varnish the surface. As a result of the work done, we get such a homemade box.

Manufacturing method No. 2

Drawer-stool

Material

Plywood or OSB;
- wooden beam;
- self-tapping screws;
- wood glue.

Tool

Available cutting tool;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette.

We take an existing sheet of plywood, make markings on it, and, according to the dimensions presented, cut out the lid (Fig. 1), then the longitudinal sides (Fig. 2) and sidewalls (Fig. 3).

Next, we take a wooden beam with a section of 40x50 mm, cut out a handle, and 4 legs with bevels at the ends at an angle of 15 °.

Next, we assemble the structure together, using self-tapping screws as fixing elements.

Parts layout:

1 - cover;
2 - tsarga;
3 - handle;
4 - leg;
5 - sidewall.

When everything is ready, with sandpaper or grinder round sharp corners and clean the surface. Next, you can apply a protective coating.

The end result should be such an unusual tool box, which, if necessary, can be transformed into an ordinary stool, for this it is enough to turn it over and put it on legs, with 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 to craft? We offer to make a small box with him, where he will store his favorite tool.

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

Available cutting tool;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette;
- clamps.

First you need to take the existing boards with a cross section of 16 mm, then we make the markup, according to the dimensions provided, after which we cut the wood into the component parts we need.

The drawing shows the following details:

1 - sidewall;
2 - bottom;
3 - handle;
4 - handle stand;
5 - holder.

Using sandpaper, we grind the surface and remove sharp corners. When everything is ready, we begin to connect all the parts together, 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 screws. Then we install special holders for screwdrivers.

Now you can paint, choose the color and coating at your discretion.

The toolbox is ready.

Manufacturing Method No. 4

The next version of the tool box is well suited for carrying various and necessary equipment for us, it appearance will differ in 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;
- joiner's glue;
- pen;
- corners 8 pcs.;
- latch 2 pcs.;
- loop 2 pcs.

Tool

Available cutting tool;
- screwdriver;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette;
- clamps.

For the manufacture of the box we use such wood as: pine, linden or poplar. The most optimal thickness of the boards will be a thickness of 12 mm.

Next, we make the markup, according to the indicated dimensions in the drawings, after which we cut it into its component parts, as shown in the photo.

Full list of required parts.

In order to make sure that the wood is cut correctly, you need to put all the details in 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 parts together with carpentry glue.

Then, using a drill, we drill a hole for the self-tapping screws, we drill the holes.

The idea to make a joiner's box was a long time ago, but all hands did not reach. As soon as the time was right, he got down to business. The choice of materials was based on what was at hand. Side panels in pine, handle in ash, side slats in beech, bottom in plywood (pine). Beech planks in their past were parquet with a size of 45 cm. The height of the drawer is 30 cm. inner size 14 cm / 40 . At the bottom of the box was a compartment for chisels and jigsaw files. Also were made seats for drills and feathers on wood. When assembling, I used D3 wood glue, screws and small nails. In general, it turned out to be a very compact and functional carpentry box in which everything you need is at hand.

I started by drawing a blank for the side wall of the box.

Rails selected for

Trying on the received blanks

Gluing drawer for chisels

Glued side stops for chisels

Installation of side rails