Toolbox

by TheHell34 in Workshop > Tools

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Toolbox

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I have tools (to repair computers) spread through my room. I never can find any of them when I need them. So I wanted to make a toolbox to keep them in one place.

must

  • USB port on the outside
  • LED lamp in the lid
  • Powerbank in the bottom
  • 3d print a object

should

  • recharge port

could

  • lock

would

  • handle

Design Your Box

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Find your biggest tool and the powerbank you want to put in yout toolbox. Take the messurements. Go to makercase. Fill in the form and download the design.

I edited it(using Adobe Illustrator) because I wanted a ticker top so I can mount the light in the top

Grab Your Materials and Tools

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Materials

The most of the materials are from as website called Aliexpress

  • Wood
  • Powerbank
  • usb extensions
  • 2 usb led lamps
  • switch
  • joint
  • lock

Tools

  • 3D printer
  • Lasercutter
  • Hot glue gun
  • Wood glue
  • screwdriver

Laser Cutting

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After getting the wood it's time to use the laser cutter

The picture is not mine because I forgot to take one.

Assemble the Box

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After gluing everything together, you end up with a nice box

3D Printing

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After failing the first 3d print (the white one). I went to 3dhub.com to print it for me.

Thingiverse

Finish

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After finishing the tool box, I'm very happy with it. I still want a handle on the top of the box but I still haven't found one.