How To Build A Box Out Of Sheet Metal

Creating a 22 gauge sheetmetal box from scratch.

How to build a box out of sheet metal. Measure and mark your hem plus your side length from one edge of your. We will make the box out of 0 032 1 32 aluminum sheet metal. Making the sides part 1 step 3. Use the corner notcher to cut out any right angles.

1 first you want to make an expanded template for your box out of cardboard paper etc. 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. Plan the dimensions of your box according to its job.

A riveted metal box with lid. A typical box will have six panels total with opposite sides matching one another. You ll want to get a 12 x 12 sheet at least. Making the sides part 2 step 4.

Use the cutting torch to cut out each panel and then grind the edges smooth with the hand held grinder. Repeat steps one and two for all the edges of your paper. A flat version of your box. How to make a sheet metal box.