With him, we do not waste time looking for tools in the garage or workshop. They are always at hand, because stored in a DIY wall-mounted tool cabinet. Illumination of the workplace is provided by lamps, which are mounted on top of the central section of the cabinet. It contains power tools. The cabinet itself hangs on the wall thanks to the beveled slats.
Materials (edit)
- Side panels, 2 pcs., 1220x100x25, Pine
- Cover, 1pc., 1220x100x25, Pine
- Bottom, 1pc., 1220x100x25, Pine
- Shelves, 3pcs., 1220x100x25, Pine
- Partitions, 4 pcs., 100x100x25, Pine
- Door side panels, 4 pcs., 1220x75x25, Pine
- Suspended door lintels, 2 pcs., 610 × 75-25, Pine
- Bottom door lintels, 2 pcs., 610 × 75-25, Pine
- Limiter rail, 1pc., 1220x12x12, Pine
- Door shelves with grooves, 2 pcs., 610x75x25, Pine
- Rails for edging the edges of the cabinet shelves, 3 pcs., 1220x12x12, Pine
- Chisel storage block, 1pc., 1220x50x50, Pine
- Cabinet back, 1pc., 1220x1220x12, Plywood
- Front door panels, 2 pcs., 1220x610x12, Plywood
- Boards for fixing the cabinet to the wall, 2 pcs., 1220x100x25, Pine
Cabinet making
Plywood, 12mm thick, sawn in half with a circular saw. This will be a 1220x1220mm back wall. We attach 2 side walls to it with glue and 30mm screws. From a board with a section of 100x25mm, we cut out the lid and bottom. We fasten them to the back wall with glue and screws. After that, we fasten the ends of the sides with 4x50mm screws with the ends of the bottom and covers, upper and lower, use 2 screws per joint. We remove the protruding glue, we clean the protrusions.
Saw the remaining plywood in two for doors, size 1220x610mm. Next, we saw off 4 side walls of the doors measuring 1220x75x25mm and fasten them with glue and screws to the front wall. We cut out the upper and lower jumpers 25x75x610mm in size, fasten them in place. Next, we fasten the horizontal and vertical parts of the doors together using 4x50 screws. There are 2 screws for each joint. We store massive, heavy tools in the main section. The size of the central section shelves is 1220x100x25mm. We place them optimally in the central section and glue them in place. Through the side and back wall outside we attach the shelves with screws additionally. We cut out the grooves in the shelves on the cabinet doors for screwdrivers and other long tools. We store other tools with closed handles (for example, a hacksaw) on wooden blocks. We make these bars as follows: Cut out a bar and a latch from 6mm plywood along the inner contour of the handle. We fasten the block to the door with two screws, and to the block - a latch.
We fasten the doors to the central section with overhead hinges. Above and below we attach latches to the left door. For them, we select the nests in the bottom and in the upper shelf. We attach handles to both doors and attach a lock. We hang the cabinet to the wall on horizontal strips, which are attached with 65mm screws.
The idea itself was spinning in my head for a long time, but since there was no necessary material, then we had to constantly postpone its implementation. But after the construction of these shelves and racks, quite a lot of various chipboard stubs remained. Actually, after that, I decided to put together a small drawer in a tool cabinet so that it could slide out if necessary, that is, it was on a hinge. Initially, it was an ordinary closet in an apartment, converted over time into an instrument one. It would be possible to hang it stupidly with deep shelves from the far wall, to the door itself, and no longer take a steam bath. But deep shelves have one big drawback, they become cluttered over time so that it becomes difficult to get to the far corner in order to get something very necessary. And according to the law of meanness, everything you need, as a rule, lies in the far corner.
Therefore, in this cabinet I decided to simply hang many small and not very deep shelves for a specific instrument or material. The pictures below show what came of it. I hung them in the middle of the cabinet, mainly for bolts, self-tapping screws and a power tool, so that a large pull-out shelf, and under it is a compartment for the compressor and paint brushes. Also along the edges of the cabinet, a pair of lighting threads were built in, which turns on when the door is opened.
The photo below shows that after this upgrade, there was an unused void in the middle of the cabinet. Here at this place, I decided to attach a small drawer, thereby increasing useful area for a variety of instrumental junk.
This is actually the bits of chipboard from which I will collect the box.
Something like this it looks like in the end. Twisted into ordinary screws and iron corners.
It was supposed to take it to the side, like an ordinary door. But since this box will be located somewhat deeper, relatively door frame cabinet, then I had to build such loops so that with their help it was possible to push the drawer out of the cabinet.
Actually, the box is already screwed into place. At first glance, everything seems to be fine, but as soon as you open it, all these loops began to break. And as a result, this box hung diagonally, and this is given the fact that there was no tool in it yet.
In general, I had to give up these furniture loops and ask my friends to cook something more powerful. As a result, we got such a loop made of thick sheet iron, round timber, nuts and a corner, on which you can now safely hang yourself, but it will not even bend :-)
Since the entire mass of the toolbox will fall on lower part of this hinge, then in the upper part of the hinge, the corner is made of a thin strip, because the loads there are minimal.
Here you can see a cardboard template by which the dimensions of the hinge were measured so that the drawer could plunge freely into the cabinet.
The base was also cut out of sheet iron, on which the box will rotate.
We transfer the mark of the hole for the pin from the cardboard template to the sheet of iron and drill it out.
After that, we fasten this piece of iron to the base of the box.
In the end, I slightly greased all the rubbing surfaces of this hinge with grease, put this box on the pin of the lower support and secured it by screwing the upper edge of the hinge to the box. On this powerful hinge, the box is now easy and without special efforts, rotates with one finger.
On the back of this box, I screwed fragments of galvanized strips, which act as spring-loaded holders, holding an oversized tool in the form of a variety of hacksaws for wood and metal.
A little video in which this box is in action.
Unfortunately, I have not yet completely settled in this box, embedding various cups and cells for open-end wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, hammers and other tools into it, because the way of opening this box has ceased to be pleasant over time. The idea itself is not bad, but only if the door opens rarely or automatically. And so, with some minor repairs in the apartment, sometimes you have to poke into this closet a dozen times and waste precious time pulling the drawer out of it :-) Now we are planning to transfer this drawer to the door so that when only one door is opened, the whole instrument would be in full view, that is, in one hand movement. But for this it is necessary to change the door itself, since this is very old, loose (chipboard), slightly curved and with weak hinges.
Almost every man has a toolbox in his home or garage. Therefore, it is worth keeping them in perfect order. How best to do this, will tell new review... Surely everyone will be able to find in it examples of the organization of storage that interested him.
1. Plastic canisters
Cut canisters are perfect for storing nails, screws, bolts and nuts. And in order not to dig for a long time in search of what is needed, it is better to mark the containers.
2. Wooden shelf
Narrow wooden shelf with holes - a great place to store screwdrivers.
3. Stand
To prevent pliers from being scattered throughout the garage, make a special wooden stand.
4. Railing
A thin metal bar is perfect for storage paint brushes in limbo.
5. Individual cells
From the leftovers PVC pipes you can make convenient cells for safe storage of a small power tool.
6. Wooden shelving
Homemade wooden shelving for storage wrenches will allow you to forget about the mess and tedious searches for the right tool forever.
7. Open locker
An open wooden cabinet is perfect better fit for storage aerosol paints, which are most often chaotically scattered in the garage.
8. Mobile stand
Small stand on casters is great for storage hand tool... Such a rack is very compact and will allow you to always have the right tool at hand.
9. Wooden stand
Stylish wooden stand with a shelf that is suitable for storing a variety of the most different instruments... Such a product will not only help to streamline hand tools, but will also become a real decoration of the male monastery.
10. Homemade rack
An unnecessary pallet can be converted into comfortable stand for storing garden tools, which often take up a lot of garage space.
11. Hanger
Simple wooden block with metal hooks will permanently solve the problem of storing the power tool.
12. Clothes hangers
Simple manipulations with an ordinary clothes hanger will turn it into convenient organizer for storing electrical tape and scotch tape.
13. Storage system
Forks, shovels, rakes and others garden tools not very stable and also takes up a lot of space in the garage. Sturdy wooden wall hooks will help you place your garden tools along the walls of your garage or shed.
14. Folding table
Homemade folding table wood and wall-mounted storage rack for hand tools is a terrific idea for small garage owners.
15. Glass jars
Ordinary glass jars With metal lids perfect for storing various little things. For greater convenience and reliability, the lids of the cans should be screwed to the shelves.
16. Vertical storage
The average garage looks pretty cluttered. The competent organization of storage systems will help to solve this problem. Instead of another closet, equip the walls with various shelves and hooks, which will neatly accommodate a variety of things, from tools to huge boats and bicycles.
17. Magnets
Magnetic tape or individual small magnets - great idea for storing bits for screwdrivers, drills and other small metal parts.
Continuing the topic, we will tell you about anywhere.
For every man, his set of tools is pride and a treasure that must be carefully preserved. To keep the tools in order, it is best to purchase a special box for them. It looks decent, performs its functions 100 percent.
However, not everyone can afford it. In this case, we recommend making your own tools for the tools. This will not take long, but it will bring satisfaction that you have dealt with the problem at no extra cost.
Before starting work, you need to take care of the materials for work. To design a cabinet for tools at home you will need:
Important... Do not use plywood for the bottom of the boxes. Plywood sheets they are not at all durable, therefore they will not be able to withstand a lot of weight.
Scheme and drawing
To assemble a quality tool cabinet at home, you cannot do without good drawing... You can create a drawing yourself, but it is better and easier to find a ready-made sketch on the Internet.
Creating a wardrobe own needs, you don't have to bother yourself, carefully drawing the structure, but only draw a modest sketch. Predetermine the dimensions of the back and side walls, and pay attention to the dimensions of the cover and pallet.
Advice... When planning the shelves, do not forget about the thickness of the boards, which will “destroy” some of the free space.
Without fail adjust the drawers to the dimensions of the shelves(minus 5-6 mm for freedom of movement). Drawers are strongly advised to be removable, which will facilitate the work with the tool. When designing, it is best to plan the arrangement of the tools in the boxes in one row and one layer. This will make your work more comfortable and will also allow you to create a shallow cabinet.
Tools and fasteners
To create your own tool cabinet you will need:
Advice... For working with a wood screwdriver, galvanized self-tapping screws are suitable, not steel. Their characteristics are the same, but steel ones are significantly more expensive.
The use of nails when assembling the structure is not recommended. It is no secret that the tree will dry out after a certain time, and the nails will not be able to provide sufficient strength.
Assembly
The initial stage of cabinet assembly - wireframe creation... A frame is assembled from boards, as mentioned above. The boards should be sawn to the specified dimensions indicated in the drawing. The side walls, bottom and lid are collected from the boards.
Advice... Make sure that there are no wide gaps between the boards.
To assemble you need:
Congratulations, the frame with the shelves is now complete!
Next stage - creating legs... To do this, a bar is attached to the bottom of the frame (only on the reverse side), as if runners are attached. You don't have to worry about overly strong fasteners - just take cheap self-tapping screws. After that, pre-prepared legs are attached to them in the corners.
Final stage - boxes... They are created by knocking down a frame of the desired shape and size. The bottom is attached to this frame from below. Add shelves with inside make cuts, where the partitions will be mounted.
Photo
The following photos will provide ideas for inspiration:
Useful video
On the next video you can see all the stages of production
Conclusion
As you can see, spending not so much effort and a minimum of funds, you can create a practical and inexpensive toolbox with your own hands. A big plus of such a product in comparison with a purchased one is that you yourself can "adjust" the cabinet to your needs. A DIY toolbox will not only help you organize your tools, but it will also give you a reason to be proud of yourself and the work you have done.
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Tool cabinet: selection and assembly of workshop furniture
A tool cabinet is a must-have for most workshops, garages and industrial premises... With industrial furniture, you will be able to keep the instrument in proper order and, it will always be at hand. In this article, you will find out which modifications of tool cabinets are ubiquitous and which of this assortment you can assemble yourself.
Cabinet design features
Structurally, all industrially manufactured cabinets can be divided into the following categories:
- All-welded... Such structures are assembled from sheet steel without a supporting frame. Structural elements are welded with a continuous seam along the joint line.
This technology is used for the manufacture of low and medium loaded stationary modules. To increase the strength, stampings can be made on structural elements, which act as stiffeners.
- Prefabricated... These structures, like all-welded counterparts, are assembled without using power frame... Structural elements are connected to each other using bolts, nuts, washers and other hardware.
The use of this technology is justified for small-scale handicraft... Prefabricated cabinets with less strength are more expensive than their welded counterparts.
- With supporting frame... This technology is used in the manufacture of stationary and mobile structures with high resistance to mechanical stress. Such cabinets are based on a frame welded from shaped pipe or a corner. Structural elements cut from a metal sheet are welded on top of the frame.
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Mobile... Mobile devices are made in the form of a wheeled cart, on top of which a box is fixed. Considering the significant loads on the structure, mobile cabinets, in comparison with stationary counterparts, have a more rigid reinforced layout. For the convenience and safety of operation, mobile structures are equipped with handles and brake systems... By locking the wheels, the structure is securely fixed in place and used as a stationary cabinet. |
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Stationary... Fixed, fixed cabinets are metal frame structures that are installed on flat base gender ( floor version) or hung on the wall (wall-mounted arrangement). |
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Floor... Modifications with doors, with drawers and combined options are available for sale. |
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Suspended... This category includes cabinets designed for a load of up to 200 kg. The weight limitation is due not to the low strength of the product itself, but to the density of the wall and the strength of the suspensions. |
Functional "filling" of tool cabinets
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Tool storage systems... This category includes cabinets that can only be used for storing tools. For these purposes, the structure of the building provides for internal shelves, boxes, stands with suspensions, etc. To ensure the safety of the instrument door leaves equipped with mortise locks or external hinges for a padlock. |
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Workbench cabinet (tool module)... These are multifunctional structures that can be used both for storing tools and for working with these accessories. For these purposes, the structure is arranged so that storage boxes are located in the lower part, and a metal tabletop is fixed on top of them. Optionally, a vertical perforated stand with hangers for temporary placement of lightweight tools is installed on top of the structure. |
Tool cabinet material
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Metal (iron). Sheet steel is the most common material for tool cabinets. For the assembly of the case, steel with a thickness of up to 0.8 mm is used, for the shelves - from 1 to 2 mm. To strengthen the structure, a power supporting frame, also assembled from rolled metal.
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Wood (plywood). Plywood and sawn timber are seldom used for factory-made tool cabinets. The products on sale are either produced in small batches or made handicraft. Wooden structures are preferably used for storing carpentry supplies. |
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Chipboard. Particle board is used exclusively for the manufacture of do-it-yourself tool cabinets. It is preferable to store lightweight accessories in chipboard structures, for example, carpentry tools, repair equipment for electrical engineers, etc. When folding locksmith accessories into chipboard cabinets, there is a high probability of damaging the shelves or leaving chips on the veneer. |
Locations of the tool cabinet in the house and apartment
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Garage... If there is a car, without various instruments and accessories are indispensable. And the more tools you have in your garage, the less ruinous your vehicle will be to operate. Since there are a lot of accessories for servicing a car, you will have to provide a place to store them. For large components, such as wheels, an open rack is sufficient, but for keys and other small equipment, you cannot do without lockable drawers. |
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Hallway... Don't have enough room at home for a workshop? The workshop can be arranged in the hallway, separating part of the cabinet at the entrance for tools and other accessories. The photo shows interesting example how a part of the wardrobe is arranged for a workshop and equipment. |
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Balcony... Many, in the absence of other premises, equip workshops on the balconies, and for this, a tool cabinet will come in handy. Of course, massive metal structure it will not be easy to drag a factory-made one onto the balcony. But a home-made cabinet, assembled from boards and plywood, will not only fit well on the balcony, but at the same time will not give excessive load on the floor. |
Tool cabinet: do it yourself, drawings and diagrams
Have you found out what a tool cabinet can be and yet you are not going to buy a factory-assembled structure? In this case, you will probably be interested in ways self-made systems for storing tools.
If you don't have the time and desire to assemble something from scratch, a good cabinet for storing tools can be made from an old wardrobe or from a non-working refrigerator.
Overview of assembly projects
We begin self-assembly with the development of the drawing. The designed cabinet must meet two requirements - it must meet functional purpose and it should be easy to assemble. Simplicity of design is especially important if you are making industrial furniture for the first time.
For the manufacture of the cabinet shown in the drawing, sheet steel with a thickness of 0.8 mm is used. The structure is based on a reinforcing frame assembled from a corner with equal shelves.
It is preferable to assemble the frame using welding equipment. The outer sheathing can be fastened with rivets or bolts and nuts. Shelves are not provided in the project, since the furniture is designed for storing large-sized tools.
On the proposed drawing, the most common version of industrial furniture, which will come in handy for manufacturing enterprise or in the garage. Long distance between shelves - 49 cm is enough to accommodate small accessory drawers and to store full-size tools and parts.
The cabinet is large, and therefore, to ensure rigidity, a welded frame is used at its base. The frame cladding is made of sheet steel.
This is very interesting option, which will be not indifferent to craftsmen who want to organize a workshop on the balcony or in the hallway. The design shown in the figure is produced in series and can be bought ready-made. However, there is nothing complicated in this furniture that could prevent you from making it yourself.
The advantage of the design shown in the drawing and picture is a hinged panel that can be used as a workbench. When assembled, the furniture practically does not consume free space, which is important for arranging small-sized premises.
The table top is fastened with one edge to the bottom of the cabinet by means of hinges, while the other edge rests on a folding stand. In the closet itself, a stand with hangers is used, on which you can place most tools from a home workshop.
In the factory version, the structure is assembled from sheet steel. But instead of metal, you can use plywood and a bar frame.
What can you do yourself
Without equipment for working with metal, a simple tool storage cabinet can be assembled from plywood or from chipboard.
Like a regular cabinet, the tool storage is a rectangular box with horizontal rails along which the boxes move.
When planning the curbstone, we take into account the main dimension - the height. Ideally, finished furniture should reach just above the waist. Then the cabinet can be used not only for storing tools, but also as a work table. The width and depth of the furniture is selected taking into account the location.
An important point is exterior decoration cabinet. Since the furniture is intended for use in a workshop in an apartment or garage, I recommend using not laminated, but painted chipboard for assembly.
The plastic veneer can be easily damaged by inadvertently touching it with a metal tool. Again, the price of laminated and veneered chipboard is higher than the cost of unfinished boards. Therefore, it is easier to assemble a cabinet from ordinary particle boards and then prime and coat with several coats of wear-resistant paint.
Let's sum up
Now you know what a tool cabinet should be and how to make it yourself. If you still have questions about the selection and assembly of industrial furniture, write about it in the comments to the article.