Machinery Tools How to build a storage box for your grinder tool and accessories Farmer Jordan Kimball of Noonan, North Dakota, created a box from scrap lumber and PVC pipe to house his grinder, cut off blades, and wire brushes. By Dave Mowitz Dave Mowitz In 1982 Dave came to Successful Farming as a senior editor first covering agronomic topics and then machinery. He went on to serve the nation's farmers as executive editor of Successful Farming Magazine and editor of the Ageless Iron Almanac, a bimonthly publication covering the hobby of agricultural collectibles. Dave recently retired from the Successful Farming family but continues to serve the organization as a contributing editor. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 31, 2024 In This Article View All In This Article Read the instructions Watch the video Photo: David Ekstrom Project Overview Working Time: 3 hours Farmer Jordan Kimball of Noonan, North Dakota, wanted to be able to carry all his grinders and their accessories to the worksite. So he created a box from scrap lumber and PVC pipe to house his grinder, cut off blades, and wire brushes. His set up allows universal storage of any 4- or 4½-inch angle grinder, corded or cordless, and with or without handles, as well as various accessories. What You'll Need Equipment / Tools Electric drill or driver Table saw or circular saw/band saw Materials 1x4-inch lumber and 1x6-inch lumber ½-inch plywood PVC halves Wood screws ¾-inch plywood Instructions Read the instructions David Ekstrom Start with 1x6-inch lumber and ¾-inch plywood back. The compartments that cradle the grinders and grinder attachments were created from 6-inch diameter PVC.Use a band or table saw to cut the pipe lengthwise.Measure out the sides of the box to be 24 ¼-inches long, and make the ends 25-inches long. The sides are attached to the inside of the ends.Cut 6-inch PVC pipe cut in half lengthways.Cut PVC halves to lay the grinders in at 18-inch lengths. Cut holes in these compartments to accommodate grinder handles.Cut the PVC half for accessories 24-inches long. A length of 1x4-inch lumber divides the grinder components from blades or wire wheel spots. Half moon dividers for this PVC half are cut from ½-inch plywood. Attach dividers to the PVC cradle using wood screws.Make sure the final square box frame is 25-inches long and wide. Half-circle PVC is attached to the box's plywood base using wood screws. Watch the video