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Cardboard Toolbox by the Cardboard Collective

Make a Cardboard Toolbox

January 19, 2013 in Boxes, Corrugated Cardboard, Scraps, Make

Two years ago I found a beautiful old wooden sheep shearing box at Camberwell Market during a trip to Australia with my family.

It was beautifully worn and even had tiny little strands of wool still caught in some of the corners. I quickly filled it up with my favorite sewing tools and supplies, and have enjoyed toting it around immensely ever since.

Cardboard tool box

I have long thought about trying to replicate the design in cardboard for my cardboard tools. When I started working with banana boxes last year I realized I had found a possible solution.

I spent several weeks in late December and early January creating a variety of designs and assembly techniques that incorporated the pre-made features from the banana box like the pre-punched handholds.

I truly believe that this (essentially paper) toolbox could last a lifetime before being recycled.  It's easy to build, strong, durable, and functional. Maybe someone will buy mine at a flea market some day. Wouldn't that be a dream! (Although maybe now that I've built about 10 extras, I might get on that sooner than later...)

The act of constructing a cardboard toolbox instantly transforms you from a passive Cardboard Aficionado into an energized Cardboard Maker- be prepared for this dynamic life change!

You'll need:

  • Approx. 30 minutes of your time

  • 1 banana box

  • cutting tool

  • ruler

  • pencil

  • large binder clips or small clamps

  • white glue (I prefer low VOC eco glue

Tags: cardboard, carton, DIY, eco, karton, make, Makedo, Maker, recycled, toolbox, tools, tutorial, 段ボール
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