Do-it-yourself plywood box is easy enough to make if you have the right tool. Such a craft can be very useful at home for various fields of activity. The production procedure is very simple and the main design features will be presented below. Work brings not only benefits, but also relaxation, distraction from daily affairs.
Multifunctional plywood box
Various products are sold in hardware stores, they can be used to store vegetables, transport tools and other things. Of course, you can buy them, but it is much more pleasant to do the work yourself. The main thing is to initially decide on the type and design of such a container.
Plywood is often used as a material because it is aesthetic, strong and easy to process. A plywood structure can withstand the heaviest loads, and if you need to carry or store really heavy things, then you can use a plywood sheet that will have a large thickness. Products made from such raw materials can be used in various fields.
Tools and materials you will need
If all the tools and materials are prepared, then even an inexperienced person will be able to make a plywood box with his own hands. To get started, you need to prepare the following tools:
- Drill.
- Screwdriver.
- Jigsaw.
- Furniture stapler.
- Roulette.
Having prepared the tools, you still need to stock up on materials. A plywood sheet can be of different thickness, it all depends on the purpose of using the product. It is worth noting that the bottom should be thicker than the walls and lid. Crafting materials include:
- Plywood that will serve as the bottom and walls.
- Wooden blocks (as decoration).
- Nails.
- Wood glue.
- Wheels if the box moves.
- Lacquer.
- Putty.
In addition to the material and tools, you will need to prepare a drawing of a plywood box as a whole and a diagram of each part separately. If you follow the dimensions according to the drawings, then the design will turn out to be of the correct shape and suitable for any need.
Types of products
A plywood box today can be made in different shapes, types and for different purposes.
The main types include:
- Mailbox.
- Product for collecting children's toys.
- Design for sending fragile and valuable packages.
- Tool box.
- For storage and transportation of vegetables, fruits and other products.
In addition to the main types, you can make gift packaging from raw materials, as well as niches as a cabinet and other things.
Required thickness
The thickness of the material should be selected depending on the goals pursued. For example, to store children's toys, it will be enough to use a material thickness of 4 to 6 mm. Similar parameters are suitable for food storage. If the product will stand on the street, then the thickness should be from 8 mm. For heavy things or for tools, it is also better to use thick material.
Plywood is an ideal solution for storing and transporting various things. Such products retain their naturalness, and are also not inferior to massive boards. Plywood is a safe material for the human body, unlike plastic, which is used to make many products that are sold in stores.
Step-by-step instructions for making a regular box
Before you make a plywood box, you should decide on the requirements for it and the further purpose of use. To do this:
- A drawing is drawn on a piece of paper.
- Measurements and calculations are being made.
- All dimensions are transferred to the prepared tree.
- A pattern is made on the surface of the material.
- Saw parts of the structure with a jigsaw.
- The edges of the pieces should be smoothed out with sandpaper or a file.
- If the joints are grooved, then lines are drawn on the inner walls of the parts.
- Further, the box is assembled into a single structure. Toto ensure reliability, all elements are glued with glue, and then knocked down with nails or fastened with self-tapping screws.
- Handles are used for carrying, to be fixed, or holes for hands are cut out.
- You can install partitions inside by dividing the area into cells.
If you have experience with wood and tools, then you can do the job quickly and without much difficulty. If the product involves a lid, then you need to install strips inside the box and cut out the lid from the sheets, on which the handle is mounted. Additional hinges can be installed.
Step by step instructions for making a tool box
The plywood tool box can be made into a variety of shapes. Below is a step-by-step creation of a regular simple box, medium in size and with handles for easy carrying:
- The drawing of the product is being made, and the necessary raw materials are being prepared.
- The drawing of all elements is transferred to plywood sheets with a pencil and a ruler.
- Elements are cut out of the sheets, there should be 5 of them, since the cover is not supposed in this case.
- The corners of the elements are cleaned with sandpaper, and then everything is connected. First, glue for wood must be applied to the elements and fastened with nails or self-tapping screws.
- Further, handles are attached to the product. They can be made from wooden blocks that are simply screwed on both sides.
- If you need to store different little things or certain types of tools, then inwalls are installed in the middle, which will divide the internal area.
As you can see, making a simple do-it-yourself plywood box for a tool is quite simple. Of course, if it is structurally more functional, then the creation process will become a little more complicated.
Step-by-step instructions for making a mailbox
From sheets of plywood with a thickness of 4-5 mm, you can make a mailbox that will decorate any home. The job is easy and doesn't take much time. For a detailed consideration of manufacturing, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the step-by-step instructions for creating, which is presented below. This is how you can make a mailbox out of plywood with your own hands:
- The basis of the product is made from wooden bars. The length of the rails should be 30 cm, and one rail should be 2 cm wide. In this case, plywood will be used for sheathing. It is recommended to use moisture resistant material. The product will require two sheets of each type: 30 x 25 cm for the front and back, 30 x 6 cm for the sides and 25 x 6 cm for the top and bottom.
- After cutting out all the parts, the wood must be treated with protective agents that will protect the material from moisture and insects.
- Further, 4 bars are connected with self-tapping screws, which play the role of a frame.
- Now cut a long hole in the sheet of plywood that will be used for the top for letters and newspapers.
- Side walls, top and bottom, as well as the back are screwed to the frame. The front wall willserve as a door with a lock for collecting correspondence. Therefore, small loops are attached to the frame. Next, the front part of the plywood is put on the hinges, and one loop for the lock is also installed on it. The second loop is mounted on the side of the plywood. Thus, it will be possible to install a padlock.
- A small metal visor should be installed at the top to protect the mail. This will prevent precipitation from entering the box.
This completes the process of creating the container for letters and newspapers, and it can be installed on the fence or in another place.
Finishing work
The finished plywood box must be finished. You can cover it with varnish, and if there are gaps, then they are pre-sealed with putty. As a decor, you can glue the lining on the product. They can be cut with a jigsaw from plywood sheets, so that the overall look will not be lost.
For better preservation of the material, it is imperative to treat the inner walls with varnish. If the box will be part of the decor in the room, then the outer sides can be painted in a certain color using ordinary paint. If putty is used, then before applying varnish or paint, the surface must be sanded with sandpaper, and the product itself must be smooth to the touch, without roughness.
Conclusion
It is easy to make a functional wood box on your own, and if you own a good tool and have at least basic skills in working with wood, then creating differentplywood products can make good money. All wooden structures that are made by hand are much more expensive than machine-made. They are in demand by many people, as they are exclusive and are performed in a single copy. Therefore, an ordinary passion and hobby can grow into a small business.
