How to Make Useful Steel Boxes - Simple Jig with No Folding Equipment Needed

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Some of you wanted to see how I made the steel boxes in my last video so here it is. The jig is pretty simple but works fantastic.
As well as making boxes and trays I also plan on making drawers for a few projects using this jig.
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@PaskMakes Рік тому

Maker’s Mob Black Friday//Cyber Monday: go.themakersmob.com/black-friday-super-sale-neil/?via=neil Some of you wanted to see how I made the steel boxes in my last video so here it is. The jig is pretty simple but works fantastic. As well as making boxes and trays I also plan on making drawers for a few projects using this jig.

@stich1960 Рік тому

No essential craftsman is kind of sad

@jebowlin3879 Рік тому

not sure if it would help, but maybe lever clamps to help hold the larger sheets of metal when cutting, otherwise this jig is pretty awesome. As always well done

@smsucks7174 Рік тому

The blue one… really sharp looking 👍🏻

@chutomagh9946 Рік тому

Thank you, very much. Looking forward to the drawer video.

@repairtech9320 Рік тому

I can't find that blue hammered metal paint anywhere. 😭

@bartylobethal8089 Рік тому

Handy hint: If you don't own an old caliper to score the sheet with, simply use a new caliper. In only a few passes it will be an old caliper.

@dirtyaznstyle4156 Рік тому

Scratch awl is cheaper, yes I know that’s not what it’s for but it works. A drywall screw works even lol

@isaacruizandero6407 Рік тому

Puede usar un calibre trazador, con punta de carburo. Son baratos, funcionan muy bien y duran mucho tiempo .

@whyldthing86 Рік тому

😂

@MatteBlackSilhouette Рік тому

Also works with the saw.

@MrJackandEmily Рік тому

Haha 😄 use a Stanley knife, they snap off!

@samTollefson Рік тому

As an old maker, I can say your videos are excellent! No wasted blabbering, annoying music, or self - aggrandizing comments! Thank You!

@DaftDude Рік тому

I really like, that you always have an alternative way of doing your projects, if you haven't got the tools. It's super important knowing how to improvise around a problem and using alternative building methods.

@anonymousaccordionist3326 Рік тому

Yeah, even if you either have the original tools used, or don't even have the tools for the alternative method, simply seeing the different ways the same task can be accomplished can really help improvisational problem solving skills, at least for me.

@PaskMakes Рік тому

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

@bennylloyd-willner9667 Рік тому

Agree! It is easy to find very skilled craftspersons (I guess that is the word nowadays...) on UKposts, but here you also get the great teaching skills useful for less experienced/equipped DIYers. All done in a calm and relaxed mature way without "Dude!-shouting" or intrusive music - 🏆

@danimalmaxasis2762 Рік тому

Was working on a project one day with a very wise man.. I said we have a problem here.. he replied.. are you sure it is a problem and not an opportunity? That taught me really how to think outside of the box where most people keep themselves missing out on their true potential.

@MichaelKingsfordGray Рік тому

Your fake childish "name" is apt.

@wesbrown5601 Рік тому

If you're using an angle grinder, harbor freight has an attachment for them called a "Safety Guard for Angle Grinders" , it's a replacement guard for your angle grinder that has an adjustable flat plate so that it can be used like a saw. I used one quite often when I was doing metalwork, it made it real easy to do straight cuts.

@DCA001TUBE 11 днів тому

That has to be the best way I have ever seen an advert done on you tube

@mikecolo2158 Рік тому

Neat project. One of the things that stands out with your projects and videos are the jigs you create. For me, sometimes that is the take away from the video. For someone that doesn't weld, another idea to close the corners would be to only cut one side of the waste square and the fold that over and join with a rivet. Thanks for another video.

@Luis-eu2ow Рік тому

It is possible to solder it instead if you don't weld. Just tighten the gaps up with a hammer and then go for it with some flux, torch, and solder

@sincerelyyours7538 Рік тому

Or use JB Weld epoxy. No heat at all required.

@PaskMakes Рік тому

Thanks Mike! Jigs are always fun to make, especially if they make a task easier. The only problem I see with leaving a corner tab to bend and join with a rivet is the bend will be directly where the face you're trying to join to is. You could do it but I don't think it would be very neat. With thinner material and no groove you could bend it a bit further forward. :)

@TheGardengroove Рік тому

@@PaskMakes Or you will have to keep that in mind and cut the one side on the corner a bit deeper, corresponding the thickness of the material. Your version is cleaner tho, I love the outcome and am gonna try it myself. Thanks for the inspiration!

@TheGardengroove Рік тому

Oh, just seeing that the grumpy old man sid the exct same thing, nevermind then

@tlanfer Рік тому

You mentioned instead of welding the corners, one might do corner brackets. Another idea would be to not fully remove the corner pieces. Instead, just do one of the cuts and fold over the other. That way you have a bit of overlap at the corner, which yo could very easily drill through and rivet. No extra brackets needed.

@byugrad1024 Рік тому

A bit of a challenge since the bends wouldn't line up perfectly. You'd have needed to score those slightly offset for that to work.

@IctWilsons 10 місяців тому

Soldering the corners could also work

@flick22601 Рік тому

Love this video. No wasted time yet, shows everything necessary.

@davidrossman7925 11 місяців тому

I’m a new welder and just finished making four drawers for my welding cart using angle iron and sheet metal, I really wish I saw this video BEFORE I went through all that! I could have shaved a lot of weight and headache! I’ll definitely use this technique next time!

@RicardoRodriguez-yt6bi 6 місяців тому

Mark ur box sides on the flat sheet , then just use angle iron c clamped to ur table with ur flat in between aligned with ur marked out lines on the angle…then hammer away…its really not that complicated . If its thicker metal just put in some relief cuts to bend easier

@Rambleon444 Рік тому

Here is a tip... With metal, strip it and paint it first before you store it. You can see some of the sheet metal is already rusting, removing rust in corners is difficult. If you store any metal IT WILL RUST. Just wipe your metal clean of any oils, and spray it with some spray paint. When you do a project the paint wipes easily off with a bit of acetone, no time wasting removing messy rust.

@RayleighCriterion Рік тому

If the humidity levels are less than 40% then it won't rust, so the trick is to store your metal in the dry desert air.

@bobweiram6321 Рік тому

Alternatively, you use a tiny diameter in a Dremel with a base. It has the advantage of being able to make stop cuts. The idea of using metal sheets to make drawers is absolutely brilliant! It's definitely faster to make and provides more interior space due to the thinner walls.

@PaskMakes Рік тому

Thanks Bob! :)

@jdhtyler Рік тому

With lid bent at the same time is easy, in the 1980s I used to cut 2 blanks like you have done but in 0.7mm Zintec Steel and fold them both sandwiched together at the same time and that would give a tight fitting lid. Sometimes I did bend them with a sheet of cardboard as a spacer to give clearance while bending for a lose fitting lid. This was so much easier then working out a bending clearance and marking out ;-) I am still using my 4" x 6" small tin boxes, they now have a bit of gas welding just on the corners to stop them spreading.

@NigelTolley Рік тому

That's a top tip!

@root1657 Рік тому

The offset strip that you use to set the position for the scoring lines could be piano hinged right onto the fence. When you want to set the offset, drop it into position, when you are done with it, flip it up out of the way for the saw to pass. You'll never lose it.

@MattQrillz 7 місяців тому

I remember watching the video of you making your welding table a while back, its satisfying to see how useful it is

@MrFreesearcher Рік тому

Excellent video, I looked up a dewalt cordless metal saw, and added to my wish list for Christmas. I did not know there was such a tool, but now I do, many thanks. As someone suggested, battery trays are a big thing, and I know a few bits of plant equipment that would benefit.

@ryanneumann5165 Рік тому

Only YOU could make this topic so exciting to watch. Thx Neil!!

@henrent Рік тому

I had never thought of making these as I don't have a break. This is such a great idea. Thank you for posting this.

@captbuscemi Рік тому

One of your cleverest projects ever Neil! Thanks so much!

@PaskMakes Рік тому

Thanks very much Capt Buscemi - glad you think so! :)

@hrodwulf172 Рік тому

@@PaskMakes you could make it even cleverer by adding triangles to the jig that would allow you to cut a many sided base and create a hexagonal, or a hexacontagon if it pleased you. You could create some nifty little metal boxes with them!

@dirtyaznstyle4156 Рік тому

16ga is perfect! It’s thicker gauge than most toolboxes, harder to dent or bend under weight and nice and solid. Drop a bunch of sockets or fasteners on it and it doesn’t have a tin can sound

@dobrzpe 11 місяців тому

ok. i'm in *LOVE* with the simplicity of this! Thanks!

@bennylloyd-willner9667 Рік тому

LOL, I watched lots of your videos as a long-time subscriber, but I just now realized you're an Aussie. I'm Swedish but have been to your lovely country a couple of times since my Brother and later Mum'n'Dad moved there decades ago. To me, hearing your voice adds to the greatness of your videos Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi 😁👍

@amircogs Рік тому

LOVE the way you explain all the details. Thank you

@utahprepper8925 9 місяців тому

You never cease to blow me away with your skills!

@patrickflanagan8008 Рік тому

I love to see a craftsman at work.....great stuff.

@699hazard Рік тому

Great work Neil! You could recess some neodymium magnets into your play jig to hold the metal down.

@PaskMakes Рік тому

Thanks Ben - that would work well, it would attract chips though and there are a lot of them. :)

@Mark_Lacey Рік тому

Very timely mate, I need storage bins in my 'workshop' and have a load of sheet steel. Been looking at making a folding jig but this method looks way easier. Thank you very much.

@ettaz Рік тому

Good luck with that project! Sounds fun, I wish I had a workshop to organise

@PaskMakes Рік тому

Glad it was helpful Mark! :)

@Vickie-Bligh Рік тому

Once again you show a deceptively simple design that's really elegant. I can see all kinds of uses for boxes like these. And yes please show the organizer. You are a treasure, Neil. Thanks for sharing this.

@HandyManDan723 Рік тому

Reminds me of the old (and still used) Detroit pizza pans. They used the parts trays from the automotive manufacturing plant to make, in my opinion, the best pizza in the world. I absolutely love the blue hammer finish on that one!

@panagea2007 Рік тому

I'm not a metalworker but you've given me some ideas for small boxes in wood. Thanks!

@dr.feelgood2358 Рік тому

great trick! i've never seen this done before for making boxes or trays. i worry a little about using it to put heavy things in, as the material is only half as thick around the bottom perimeter, but i think that a few stitch welds around the bottom on the inside would make it bulletproof. I really appreciate that you think about viewers with very limited tool selection! i have tons of tools, but i also appreciate doing projects with just a few hand tools. can't wait to see your next video about organizer drawers.

@andrewbieger5004 Рік тому

Perfect timing, Neil. Just got a great deal on a Mig welder and want to do many shop projects, including some steel drawers. With your method, I don't need a metal brake.

@Loys- Рік тому

Can make focaccia pan with this technique 😋👍

@95ffd 8 місяців тому

INCREDIBLE Craftsmanship!!!!

@mjm7187 Рік тому

Exactly the video I've been wishing for. Have got a large sheet of thin sheetmetal from a water heater that I've wanted to make a chip tray for my 10 inch south bend lbench lathe. Thanks!

@shaneschuller2513 Рік тому

I've never seen a metal blade like that here in South Africa. I'd like to get a few 👍 Thanks for sharing your skill 🙏

@markray3263 Рік тому

Very impressive! You are a great instructor.

@bombardier3qtrlbpsi Рік тому

Nice job 👍. Thanks for showing the build.

@williamlott7612 Рік тому

Good stuff Pask. Wishing you and yours a great 2023. Darlington, South Carolina USA

@tinkeringinthailand8147 Рік тому

I like these simple and practical projects. Thanks Neil.

@PaskMakes Рік тому

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

@robthewaywardwoodworker9956 Рік тому

These would make great drawers too. Well done, sir.

@tylergilbertson4086 Рік тому

I'm definitely making this jig. Great work!

@frankblack1481 Рік тому

In aerospace this is known as ‘rout & fold’ method and is generally used on composite sandwich panels. It was also used on the original composite F1 car monocoque chassis such as what you’d see on early to mid 80’s Lotus’ and McLarens.

@snoopu2601 Рік тому

In shop class in Jr high and high school this would be the first thing they would show us how to make is a small tool box to make out of metal. To keep are basic tool's in. My brother still has my little metal box I made he keeps his hair clippers in it. It was made with galvanised metal if I remember correctly.

@princetchalla2441 Рік тому

How do you find more names for the various methods in aerospace for metal/composite forms? I want to study various methods but don’t know if there’s a Bible for metal forming in aircraft.

@carolynscroggins6389 Рік тому

@@princetchalla2441 An FAA Advisory Circular (AC 43.13-1B) has some answers. You will need a fast connection.

@nvlvdave Рік тому

Great ideas and nice job!

@ADBBuild Рік тому

Nice jig. For the strip you use to set the adjustable fence, you could attach it to the main fence with a hinge and then just flip it up out of the way when cutting. This would keep it with the jig and prevent accidentally using it for another project or throwing it away.

@MrJewripper Рік тому

You always put top stuff out. Love your work

@SpikedaStampede Рік тому

I appreciate you letting us know those were old calipers. :)

@andyvanvoast8481 Рік тому

Those have a million uses... I love it.

@yojop123 Рік тому

That's really great and gave me an idea for the mailbox I am planning to build.

@edsmachine93 Рік тому

Very good idea. Nice work. Handy trays and or boxes. Thanks for sharing. Take care, Ed

@JVW-ju8el Місяць тому

Just brilliant. Cheers for sharing.

@nenaelliott8058 Рік тому

I honestly thought you were making baking pans until I watched the video.. Nice work. I'm sure you'll find a million and one uses for metal pans in your shop. Very nice.. 👍

@trappedinroom1014 Рік тому

If you use stainless steel, these could easily be made as baking trays I reckon. 😁👍🏻

@dnngskn62 Рік тому

Bravo, simple but quite effective process.

@spxyx Рік тому

Good show as usual Neil! Efficient use of time with this jig!

@PaskMakes Рік тому

Thanks very much! Glad you like it! :)

@mr.b.4048 Місяць тому

Even though I’m not a metal worker, it’s a 👍 from me. Forgotten how sharp sheet metal can be, especially in working with a large piece in a cramped garage space.

@muddywater6856 Рік тому

Good accuate process for this method. Have used it in the past for trailer fenders and battery trays, free hand with a cut off wheel and a straight board...this is a more refined method. Did weld a few stiches in my corners because i didn't trust my depth of cut to be consistent.

@nonyb6365 11 місяців тому

Amazing technique! Thanks for sharing.

@petermoale2116 Рік тому

Nice job Mate ! Those little boxes will last for years. Better than any plastic bins ! Liked the idea of cutting half way thru for the corners / edges. Worth making the fixture.

@arturturk5926 Рік тому

Love you Pask, you are the man!

@billybike57 Місяць тому

Great ideas for me coming out of your shop. That’s for sharing!

@jimmyupson1959 Рік тому

Well done and thank you for sharing this gem.

@Jan_Seidel Рік тому

I love that jig!

@cheeseymccheese7249 Рік тому

That Jig is genius, thanks!!

@brunopmcosta Рік тому

Such nice project, awesome work sir!

@aRareKindOfMonster Рік тому

Great idea. Fairly easy to make. And if you have old sheets of metal laying around, i.e. old PC cases your fixing to scrap, and old appliances the larger pieces of sheet metal can be repurposed for more storage. And while plastic has its uses, these trays are more durable.

@tonymulleary3801 Рік тому

Fantastic. Love the way your brain works. Woodworking or metal working, your videos are the best.

@cvz8849 Рік тому

Not having to use a metal brake is a real game changer. Great vid and fantastic results

@fredford7642 3 місяці тому

Really great video! Thank you! I look forward to more of your videos.

@MNIronAndGrain Рік тому

This is so clever and awesome, thanks for sharing!

@01howdoidothis Рік тому

Love ya Neal Keep the videos coming and I'll keep liking them.

@MarcAndre197 9 місяців тому

Absolutely amazing thanks for the knowledge brother much appreciated

@MurcuryEntertainment 7 місяців тому

Properly scaled, cleaned and seasoned, you could make some Detroit style pizza in one of these.

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It turned out great !

@dustyacres Рік тому

That was SO satisfying to watch thanks for another great video

@outsidescrewball Рік тому

Nice build/discussion/demonstration

@_spacegoat_ Рік тому

You are astoundingly clever, sir. I love your videos.

@bluecobra6294 2 місяці тому

This is a textbook presentation, thank you so much. you have solved a lot of problems And answered all my questions. legend ❤

@BlueJeansGreenTee Рік тому

Just discovered your channel. I love your work. I’ve subscribed and look forward binging your content!! I’m seriously inspired!!! Can’t wait to make some metal boxes for my garage. 😅

@kuladeeluxe 8 місяців тому

Good Work!

@TrailerYacht Рік тому

Love to see that organiser you mention at the end Pask !

@joshuahasson9687 Рік тому

Not only are you videos very entertaining but the fact that you aim to teach how to do your projects with everyday tools most folks have is really awesome & impressive. You’re one of a kind, Pask!!

@PaskMakes Рік тому

Thanks very much Joshua! Glad you enjoy the videos! :)

@mikehunt8968 Рік тому

Looks like a an ideal way to make steel cases for tools of custom sizes....

@michaelsimpson9779 Рік тому

Lovely work Neil

@David_11111 Рік тому

your welding torch / hand steady needs a shout out :) looks fab

@privateprivate5373 Рік тому

very cool Sheet Table build

@Jim-yk9zw Рік тому

That blue paint looks nice. I love hammer tone.

@johnfitbyfaithnet Рік тому

Impressive, good presentation

@shanelodge391 Рік тому

Excellent work !

@tigerseye73 Рік тому

Nice accurate work. I like it.

@wollibar5263 Рік тому

great video and great boxes

@SchysCraftCo. Рік тому

Awesome video. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep making. God bless.

@TheUncleRuckus Рік тому

Great content as always Neil! 👍👍

@Wilson84KS Рік тому

I do it just by scratching the sheets with a broken saw blade for metal saws, but I use ways thinner sheets, that's a really great way to do it, not just another DIY tutorial to make something worth two bucks but you need a workshop worth 1/4 million bucks, like usually, this method is doable with basic tools, even in a flat if one doesn't have the space for a workshop. Thank you 🖖

@ernestwilliams3112 Рік тому

Less is more 😊👍

@dennisgeroux4483 Рік тому

Nice trays and easy to do.

@RickRose Рік тому

I need to make some metal drawers to fill a couple of empty slots in an old industrial rack I have. I may just try your technique. Thanks for sharing!

@UnclaimedDonut Рік тому

So good. Great job!

@RenegadesGarage Рік тому

Pask Makers.. Awesome job Neil. It gives me a couple of ideas...

@felixcat9318 Рік тому

Thank you for your outstanding tutorial, which was very interesting and informative. Excellent presentation, narration, videography and detail. I'm pleased to have found your channel and to have subscribed.