How To Build A Box Out Of Sheet Metal

Making the sides part 2 step 4.

How to build a box out of sheet metal.

How to make a sheet metal box. A flat version of your box. Measure and mark your hem plus your side length from one edge of your. Making the sides part 1 step 3.

Making the sides part 3 step 5. 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. Repeat steps one and two for all the edges of your paper. Creating a 22 gauge sheetmetal box from scratch.

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. A typical box will have six panels total with opposite sides matching one another. Use the corner notcher to cut out any right angles.

Plan the dimensions of your box according to its job. Draw a line parallel to the edge you measured from through your marked measurement. Mock up optional measure and mark your hem length from one edge of your paper. Video tutorial includes cutting the sheetmetal template and bending the pieces on my 24 grizzly box pan b.