Creating a 22 gauge sheetmetal box from scratch.
Best way to make a sheet metal box.
Weld the front and back onto.
How to make a sheet metal box step 1.
A flat version of your box.
You ll want to get a 12 x 12 sheet at least.
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 typical box will have six panels total with opposite.
We will make the box out of 0 032 1 32 aluminum sheet metal.
A riveted metal box with lid.
Making the sides part 3 step 5.
1 first you want to make an expanded template for your box out of cardboard paper etc.
Use the cutting torch to cut out each panel and then grind the edges smooth with the hand held grinder.
Making the sides part 1 step 3.
Making the sides part 2 step 4.