Take 2 4 and cut two pieces to 65 in length and one piece to 19.
How to make a box sheet metal.
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.
A flat version of your box.
Creating a 22 gauge sheetmetal box from scratch.
You can either attach the cone to the post using angled wooden blocks see step 6 or metal tabs from the center hole that bend over and are nailed to the pole.
1 first you want to make an expanded template for your box out of cardboard paper etc.
Start with making the long side of the planter box.
Video tutorial includes cutting the sheetmetal template and bending the pieces on my 24 grizzly box pan b.
Cut the squares out.
1 first you want to make an expanded template for your box out of cardboard paper etc.
Making a mock up out of cheap material is always a good practice to have when building.
Measure your cuts and bends.
If you can t visualize how the flat pattern for a box should.
Plan the dimensions of your box according to its job.
Layout line on your sheet metal to designate where you will be cutting and bending.
Drill pocket holes using kreg jig as shown in the picture.
Make the tabs about 1 5 wide and bend them up to nail to pole box.
To make the first cut a b line make a slot at a with a cold chisel to insert metal shears.
Clamp the sheet metal to the.
How to make a sheet metal box all sheet metal metal box metal tool box.
Use the corner notcher to cut out any right angles but be sure to line it.
How to make a sheet metal box.
How to make a sheet metal box step 1.
Before we begin we need a plan of action.
Making a metal box 1.
You ll want metal that s thick enough to make for a sturdy box but thin enough to bend.
A typical box will have six panels total with opposite.
A flat version of your box.
Use the cutting torch to cut out each panel and then grind the edges smooth with the hand held grinder.
Sheet metal box step 1.