How To Build A Box Out Of Sheet Metal

Measure and mark your hem plus your side length from one edge of your.

How to build a box out of sheet metal.

You ll want to get a 12 x 12 sheet at least. Use the cutting torch to cut out each panel and then grind the edges smooth with the hand held grinder. A riveted metal box with lid. Making the sides part 3 step 5.

We will make the box out of 0 032 1 32 aluminum sheet metal. A flat version of your box. Mock up optional measure and mark your hem length from one edge of your paper. I have a graph paper drawing in the pics below but its not for this box 2 trace your template on to your piece of sheet metal as pictured i suggest 20 22 gauge steel 3 cut your piece into the same shape as template.

Draw a line parallel to the edge you measured from through your marked measurement. Use the corner notcher to cut out any right angles. Making the sides part 1 step 3. 1 first you want to make an expanded template for your box out of cardboard paper etc.

Repeat steps one and two for all the edges of your paper. A typical box will have six panels total with opposite sides matching one another. Creating a 22 gauge sheetmetal box from scratch. Video tutorial includes cutting the sheetmetal template and bending the pieces on my 24 grizzly box pan b.