IKEA Tool Box Hack

How to hack an IKEA FIRA mini chest into a nice looking tool box for the office.

Step 1: What you Need

All you need is one of the IKEA FIRA mini chest, a pack of KOSING handles (6 pieces for $1.99), and some #8 metal washers from the hardware store. I went with the cheapest handles, but you can go for nicer ones.

There are several configurations for the FIRA mini chest. Pick one that you like.

Comments

[vincent7520]

Does IKEA sell these small chests in the US ?
In France they're sold in many local Home Depot equivalent stores but I never saw them at IKEA.

Simple and good job really.

[pkshiu]

yes it is in the US Store. They are popular for customization -- painting them for example.

[vincent7520]

thank you !…

[quequeg1]

instead of washers you might put a backing plate from front to back screw, it would lessen the chance of a heavy chest ripping the screws out through the top as well as work as the spacer you need.
also a good way to cut machine screws and save your threads is screw the correct sized nut onto the screw past the point where you want to make your cut. make your cut (with hacksaw or dremel) then back the nut off of the screw, it will straighten any threads you crunched on its way off.

[KittyF]

I like your idea but I'd like to suggest if your tools are heavy you'd be better off installing your handles on the side, since you're likely to pull the top off with top handles.

I'm thinking tools here since you called it a tool box, although i can see it as a spice drawer set up, or office tools, etc. anyway, I do like it.

[Wizardofwesley]

If you have a wire stripper/crimper.. that has the built in screw cutter you can cut the screws without killing the thread.. then you can mount the handles anyway you like... so they would be in line with the box... Having a handle is not a bad thing when you have to move the box around on your bench...

[666chickenhead]

I don't get the need for the handles either...

[robj98168]

This is so cool- THese would be perfect for work- Were good wooden toolboxes cost $100+ or more

[libbygrace]

i'm curious why it needs the handles in the first place?

[agis68]

I hve the same and these handles are neat.....good