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 attach the outer cover, you need to prepare a hole for the screw.

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 cans 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.

Tara must be rectangular 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 a variety of fastening materials: nuts, nails, bolts, screws. The top cover must be closed 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.

A good owner will always have a whole arsenal of tools at hand: from nails and self-tapping screws to pliers, a level and a set of screwdrivers, not to mention a drill, hammer drill and screwdriver. Very often simple household repairs does not start at all 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 types of toolboxes there are, what requirements they must meet, and how to make a toolbox with your own hands - this is what the article is about.

Types of tool boxes

Essentially, a toolbox is a box with or without a lid, divided into several compartments of different sizes and shapes. Small drawers are designed to store fasteners; they can contain 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 little.

Larger cases are needed for storing and transporting large tools such as hammers, saws, drills or jigsaws. Very large boxes will be needed to contain hammer drills, levels or mallets. These tool boxes are often made on wheels so that they can be moved and transported.

Professional tool boxes may differ depending on the qualifications of the master: for example, a plumber needs one set of equipment, and a car mechanic needs a completely different one. You can find such boxes in construction supermarkets or specialized stores; they are often sold complete with the tools themselves.

Cases are divided into several categories. Here, not only their size is taken into account, but also their design, as well as the material of manufacture. Structurally, these could be:

Open boxes with handles to hold large tools and make them easier to carry from one place to another.
Multi-tier boxes with many small and large compartments for comprehensive storage of working parts and their easy transportation. This box can be thrown into the trunk of a car or carried in your hands.
Compact cases with an ergonomic handle containing all the tools needed for minor repairs or trips to the country.
Dressers consisting of several pull-out compartments are usually used permanently at the place of work.
Tool belts are needed for those who work at heights or in hard-to-reach places.
Trolleys are unique tool boxes on wheels, differing large sizes. Such devices are used to move very large equipment, such as welding machines, Boers.

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 the tools risk getting mixed up during transportation.

What are tool boxes made of?

Cases and boxes can be made from various materials, but the main requirement for them is one - the boxes must be light, since the tools themselves weigh quite a lot. There are a few more nuances that those who buy a case for their arsenal of tools need to know about:

The bottom of the box should be as thick as possible, since it is on it that the entire mass of the contents presses.
A full box should not be deformed when lifted - the walls remain perpendicular to the lid and bottom. If the walls sag, this indicates that the strength of the case is insufficient for such a set of components.
It’s good if the material of the box is fire-resistant, then the expensive tools will survive even during a fire.
If there are gaps in the box, dust and debris typical of construction will get inside the box and contaminate the tools. And in this case, the contents are at risk of 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 the heavy tools will fall on the feet (or head) of the unfortunate owner.

If you can still make a metal or wooden tool box with your own hands, then you can only really buy plastic boxes.

How to make a tool box with your own hands

If the owner decides to make a box for his equipment himself, 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 largest elements and taking into account small things (bolts, nuts, washers, etc.). Based on these parameters, the dimensions of the container itself and the internal compartments are calculated.

Tool box design

When talking about the design of boxes, they do not mean their shape, but the method of opening and the presence of additional sections. The following designs are considered standard:

Case - portable box rectangular shape with handle. As a rule, cases are divided into many departments and have removable partitions that allow you to independently divide the space inside the box. The weight and dimensions of such cases are usually small.
Container - A larger box for many tools. As a rule, it has the shape of a trapezoid with a rectangular bottom. Inside this box there are also partitions, and there may also be separate smaller boxes (folded like a nesting doll). 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 positioned vertically and the drawers in them slide out along guides, just like in a regular chest of drawers.

It will be easiest to make a case for tools with your own hands, because this design does not have complex mechanisms and hinges with the help of which additional sections can be pulled 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 mobility to the elements (as in the figure below).

Bringing an idea to life

If we talk about the material for self-made box, then, of course, it is easiest to work with wood. For the first experiment, it is better to choose inexpensive wood - planed coniferous boards are quite suitable for boxing.

The entire process of making a tool box consists of several stages:

They draw up a drawing of the future boxing. To do this, use regular Whatman paper and a ruler or professional program type "Autocad".
The resulting drawing is transferred to wood using a simple pencil or marker.
Cut out the parts along the contour using a jigsaw or saw.
The wood is treated with antiseptic agents or stains to prevent it from 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 pressed against each other for a few seconds.
It is better to additionally secure the elements of the box with self-tapping screws, making sure that the wood does not crack when screwing in the fasteners.
Install the lid using regular hinges or another device appropriate to the type of box opening.
The lid is equipped with a handle for carrying and transporting the box with tools.
Inside the box is marked into sectors, taking into account the diagram and drawing. Additional partitions are cut out from the board and secured in place using glue and self-tapping screws.
The walls, bottom and lid of the box are sanded with several types of sanding paper, then painted or coated with several layers of varnish.

The box is ready for use, all that remains is to fill all its compartments with the appropriate tools and fasteners.

The simplest tool box

Beginners in carpentry are offered more simple design tool box - a regular box with a handle, but without a lid. The advantage of such a box is that it is suitable for tools various sizes, if desired, you can even place a water level or a hammer drill here, or you can make a miniature box for the “apartment” master.

This 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 block, strip or piece round section- the choice depends on the size of the box and the expected weight of its contents.

If desired, the design can be supplemented internal partitions or complicate it with compartments with lids or doors.

All elements are assembled into one structure, fixed with wood glue, and then additionally secured with self-tapping screws. Particular attention should be paid to the fastening of the handle - it must be strong and reliable.

You can independently assemble a tool box not only from boards; depending on the arsenal of tools, you can use plywood, chipboard, OSB, galvanized metal or sheet aluminum.

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 take the box out of the pantry or garage and carry out the necessary repairs.

Every man will agree that a high-quality and multifunctional tool box is practically irreplaceable thing on the farm. 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 a handle yourself, then you can purchase it at a 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 considered to be one 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 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.

IN classic design there are no 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(awls, screwdrivers, small keys), as well as consumables (bits for screwdrivers, 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. The plastic container itself must be 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. The upper part must be closed 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. Small holes are drilled in the lid itself or in the walls 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 ordinary box and special partitions will be made of metal. 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 believe that this type of box is considered an essential attribute for storing various devices. Such boxes can be stored in the workshop and even taken with you on a long journey.

Every home craftsman knows that storing and transporting a tool is much more convenient in a special tool case. If you do not have a separate workshop and workbench, then this becomes the only possible option in order to collect all the tools in one place.

It would seem: it’s even simpler - a tool box, what could be special about that. However, this is only the initial impression of a person who has not encountered this problem in real life.

A tool box should not be so much spacious as it should be practical, providing easy access, allow you to store not only the tools themselves, but also Consumables or accessories that will help you need them in everyday work.

Its design must be strong enough to serve faithfully for many years. In this article we will focus on all the implicit criteria for choosing a tool box, consider issues related to design features and help you understand the variety of products on the market.

If you look at the price lists of companies offering products for craftsmen, and pay attention to the photographs of tool boxes presented, even the most experienced craftsman will note the variety of various designs different sizes, capacity and made of various materials.

How not to get lost in this variety and choose exactly what you need, while saving the family budget and getting the optimal combination of price and quality - read about it in this article.

Modern tool box

If for storage business papers and documents we use in Everyday life organizer, then the tool needs its own case - a special tool box. You can divide tool boxes into professional and universal, which are most often used in the household.

Our grandfathers generally made a toolbox with their own hands, but today there is no need for this - you can always find what you need on sale at a very reasonable price. Naturally, those who like to do everything with their own hands still have the right to express themselves here and assemble an original case that meets all individual requirements.

Professional boxes are generally made for specific sets of tools, which depend on the type of activity.

Naturally, in this case, it is possible to distribute the contents in the most optimal way, to provide everything that is required: from special mounts for specific devices and tools, to drawers for consumables and spare parts.

All tool boxes are divided into two types:

Cases. Such tool boxes are a flat suitcase with an opening design and compartments of a certain shape for specific tools: drills, keys, screwdrivers, etc. There are designs with customizable partitions that allow you to change the internal arrangement.

Container type box. This design usually has an opening top. Inside there are several compartments separated by a partition. The design includes separate lockable drawers.

Simple and small designs have a handle for transportation. More complex designs can be mounted on trolleys, have drawers, many compartments and separate boxes assembled into a single structure.

Container designs are more versatile, spacious and easy to use, but they are inferior in ease of access to case-type boxes.

Homemade designs

It is impossible to unequivocally answer the question: how to make a tool box with your own hands, since there are a huge number of options, unlimited by anything except your imagination. I would like to note that you can use old paper cases, bags, or make a complete box yourself. The material used is metal or wood.

Internal partitions are also made of wood or plastic. The lids are hung on hinges; it is necessary to provide a lock that will protect against accidental opening.

The finished box is painted or sheathed with improvised suitable material, both outside and inside.

Not obvious aspects of choice

In the selection process, first of all, look at the material from which the case is made.

Plastic tool boxes are lightweight and easy to use and repair. Despite all this, they do not withstand mechanical stress and loads very well.

Stronger and more durable metal tool boxes made from aluminum, its alloys or steel. With greater weight, they are more durable, but require periodic maintenance: restoration paint coating, cleaning from rust and traces of corrosion. Among other things, metal boxes are more expensive.

If you need to transport bulky and heavy tools, it is better if it is a tool box on wheels.

Homemade structures most often consist of a wooden tool box. Main disadvantages: bulky, heavy weight. Moreover, for wooden structures are characterized by a specific advantage, namely: the tree stores well metal tool, because it absorbs moisture from the surrounding space.

Keep practicality in mind: the drawer should provide easy access to all tools. It must have a fairly reliable case that protects the contents from moisture, dust and external influences.

It’s not always convenient when there are too many compartments and drawers inside: you can get confused in them and spend a long time looking for what you need.

Pay attention to the hinges and lock - as practice shows, these are the elements that most often break.

Photo of tool box

Many owners have accumulations at home a large number of different instruments that need to be stored somewhere. Stuffing them into different cabinets and shelves is not an option, since right moment the tool may not be found immediately. For complete storage, a hand-made tool case is perfect. Of course you can buy it in the store. But this will require considerable financial expenditure, since a high-quality tool box is expensive, and cheap cases will not last long. But you can make a tool box exactly the way you need it on the farm. Moreover, you can choose the design and material yourself, and less money will be spent. If you are a real owner, then you often have to do home repairs. And how nice it is to do this when you know that necessary tool always be at hand, which greatly simplifies this very repair. See how to make a tool case with your own hands, one that is suitable for their complete storage and transportation.

From the tutorial you will learn:

1.What can you use to make a homemade tool case?

2.Which useful departments can be done in this case.

Video tutorial: DIY tool case

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I've been thinking about this for a long time. There were keys available from old stocks, heads were bought as needed and everything no longer fit in the first aid kit box, but the tool loves order. A good set of rubles will cost at least 5 - the toad is strangling, especially when part of the tool is available. And then my father presented me with a suitcase from someone’s stolen (stolen) drill. I bought some insulation from a construction site, dermantin and off I went. Heads, etc. are placed in the lower part. A double-sided tab with keys and the rest of the tool is inserted on top.
There was some inconsistency with the Soviet keys. Our standards differed from foreign ones; as a result, some sizes are duplicated after additional purchase of missing keys. The keys are separate ring and open-end, so that in a situation where 2 identical keys are required, problems do not arise. There are only 2 combined - 15 and 21.
The suitcase has the ability to expand and space for storing new heads (half of which I haven’t bought yet). One 1/2-250 extension cord, a universal joint, a wrench and several screwdrivers have not yet been purchased, but there is room for all of this. I tried to be guided by the set of tools necessary for viburnum + additional tools.

An extension cord with a knob will also fit on this side and I will try to place 4 screwdrivers.

I plan to buy a normal 1/2 ratchet. Although, to be honest, with this Chinese one, as in the photo, I turned the bolts to 8 lightly.
The set, as is customary, if you put everything that is planned there, includes more than 80 items, and this is already a decent set.
In short, we have a set of 1/4 heads from 4 to 13, 2 extensions, a hinge, 1/2 heads from 10 to whatever will fit. Sets of bits of all types, pliers, cutter. Open-end wrenches from 8 to 24, with the exception of non-running sizes 16, 18, 20, 23, ring wrenches from 10 to 24, combined 15 and 21.
In short, I'm happy. It is quite convenient and capacious to store the main tool in one place. As for quality, part of the tool is Soviet-made and, accordingly, quality (most of the keys), part is matrix (nothing like that), part is force (optimal for price-quality), part is lux tools (made for the OBI network. If anyone is familiar, how is it?), well, the Chinese ratchet no name 1/2 and no name1/4, and there is also lux tools 1/4 - I don’t know which is more reliable, but the lux one seems to be more convenient.

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DIY suitcase

Making a suitcase with your own hands, as it turns out, is very simple. Much easier than restoring an old suitcase. This does not require any “protected” elements and devices, and that’s all necessary materials available and sold in stores at fairly low prices.

Background

As often happens in creative practice, the necessary things are usually found in the trash, like our Soviet-era suitcase, slightly larger than a briefcase. Its dimensions were suitable for storing a bunch of jewelry and trinkets, woven, but lying around idle. The very shabby, dirty and unaesthetic appearance of a useful household item left no doubt: restoration of the old suitcase was necessary.

First, the fittings were carefully removed and placed to soak in a jar of gasoline. Then the linings and ancient torn dermantine were removed. Then it turned out that the side boards making up the frame were rotten, and the walls of the lids were generally made of thick cardboard, punched to huge holes in several places.

The cardboard was torn off and thrown away. Planks were cut out instead the right size from hardboard. Wooden frame sanded to white wood, a couple of walls were replaced with new ones and reinforced with glue and screws. The hardboard covers are glued on and nailed down.

So, we can say that we started constructing a suitcase with our own hands almost from scratch.

Exterior finishing

Dermantin was used for finishing dark brown. The dermantine is marked strictly according to the dimensions of each flap of the suitcase, taking into account the folding on the walls of the inner sides.

Carefully cover the surface of the dermantine with PVA glue, and, accordingly, one of the lids of the suitcase. We glue the material, carefully expelling all air bubbles and excess adhesive liquid, smoothing out any irregularities. We have a felt squeegee for this purpose.

We especially conscientiously roll the material along the perimeter of the edges so that the suitcase made by hand looks aesthetically pleasing, as if it came out of a factory assembly line yesterday.

The hardest part is gluing the corners. We deliberately do not provide patterns, because we assume that everyone home handyman I have my own vision of the technology for high-quality finishing of corners when restoring an old suitcase. The main thing here is precision, a lot of glue and diligence.

We will show a number of photographs that we hope will help clarify technological process pasting corners.

When the dermantine is stretched onto the frame, it is recommended to walk over the set glue with a warm iron to secure (bake) the gluing. Be sure to iron with a cloth, otherwise your synthetic material will melt.

At this point, we consider the first stage of making a suitcase with our own hands, or restoring an old one, complete. Therefore, we will put back his fittings.

Internal upholstery

For the interior upholstery, we will make pads on padding polyester, covered with synthetic velvet, or any other suitable textile. The illustration shows the components of “velvet” pillows and part of the procedure for their layer-by-layer formation.

When the pillows are ready, coat the inner walls of the product with glue and glue it inside the pillow.

This is what our “new” handmade suitcase looks like.

We didn't attach the handle. The project is to make our suitcase wearable on a shoulder strap, like a sketchbook, but there is no time yet to look for suitable fittings and options for attaching them.

So, we have created a functional item, the practical applicability of which is not limited to storing jewelry or tools. The master class not only clearly shows how to make a suitcase with your own hands, but also comes in handy as instructions on how to restore an old suitcase.

Materials and tools used in the master class:

skeleton of a suitcase with accessories;
sandpaper, hammer, screwdriver, brush, scissors, mounting knife;
hardboard and wooden slats (optional);
PVA glue;
shoe nails 10 mm long;
dermantin, cardboard, padding polyester, synthetic velvet.

Time spent on restoration:

giving the product a look suitable for finishing, including sanding and puttying - 2-3 days;
finishing - 2-3 hours.

DIY tool box

Tools are an essential attribute of many who do all sorts of homemade projects. When you collect a lot of tools and, due to duty or hobby, you have to take them with you outside the home, a case for storing them becomes a necessary attribute. Let's clarify, a portable case. For a person who does such work, making a tool box with his own hands becomes almost a matter of honor. This is what we will help you with. The result of painstaking work will be a box in which you can not only store all your tools in an organized manner, but also take them on a long journey.

Step 1. The very first thing you should do is create a toolbox design. The author of this master class used Sketchup, you can also refer to computer programs or draw the design of the box on paper. Make all the calculations and write down the main measurements.

Step 2. Transfer all measurements using a tape measure, ruler and chalk onto a sheet of plywood. Try to arrange them as compactly as possible. Along the drawn lines, cut out all the blanks for the future box.

Step 3. Mark all the grooves with chalk and cut them out on the blanks. Use a chisel to smooth out any rough spots. The grooves will allow your drawer to hold more securely.

Step 4. Now the structure needs to be glued together. Take glue for the main part of the box. While gluing the sides, squeeze them forcefully. Using rubber strips, you will need to tighten the box frame and leave it like that until the glue has completely dried.

Step 5. The corners on the drawer doors should be rounded.

Step 6. You need to make a durable handle from MDF. To do this, its layout should be sketched in pencil on wood and cut out. After the handle is cut, treat its surface. Attach to the box itself using glue and screws. If you don't want to devote time to this process, purchase the pen separately. When purchasing, pay attention to its strength.

Step 7. Now it’s time to assemble and fasten the doors and the outer lid of the box. Mark the places for the loops with a pencil and secure them.

To attach the outer cover, prepare a hole for a screw.

Step 8. To ensure that all the tools are in their places inside the box, you should make compartments and divisions. Following the principle of creating the box itself, drawers should also be built by cutting out their component parts, making grooves and gluing them together. For screwdrivers and other things, make an insert with slots from a sheet of plywood on one side of the case. To secure other types of tools, cables and extension cords to another wall, attach Velcro. You can also take self-adhesive Velcro or place it on hot glue ordinary.