How To Build A Box Out Of Sheet Metal

Use the cutting torch to cut out each panel and then grind the edges smooth with the hand held grinder.

How to build a box out of sheet metal.

1 first you want to make an expanded template for your box out of cardboard paper etc. Making the sides part 2 step 4. A flat version of your box. 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. A riveted metal box with lid. Repeat steps one and two for all the edges of your paper. Measure and mark your hem plus your side length from one edge of your.

Use the corner notcher to cut out any right angles. Draw a line parallel to the edge you measured from through your marked measurement. Making the sides part 1 step 3. A typical box will have six panels total with opposite sides matching one another.

Making the sides part 3 step 5. How to make a sheet metal box. Creating a 22 gauge sheetmetal box from scratch. You ll want to get a 12 x 12 sheet at least.