Introduction: Toolbox
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
Step 1: Design Your Box
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
Step 2: Grab Your Materials and Tools
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
Step 3: Laser Cutting
After getting the wood it's time to use the laser cutter
The picture is not mine because I forgot to take one.
Step 4: Assemble the Box
After gluing everything together, you end up with a nice box
Step 5: 3D Printing
After failing the first 3d print (the white one). I went to 3dhub.com to print it for me.
Step 6: Finish
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.