Method of making liners for tool boxes

Abstract

Abstract A method of making liners for tool boxes provides custom formed liners to fit a specific selection and arrangement of tools in a tool chest, box or drawer. The method comprises first cutting a backing sheet and a tool receptacle sheet to fit the selected tool drawer or container, and laminating the receptacle sheet to the underlying backing sheet. The selected tools are then laid out on top of the receptacle sheet according to the pattern desired and their outlines traced on the top of the receptacle sheet. The tool receptacles are then cut through the receptacle sheet, down to but not through the underlying backing sheet, along the traced lines. A liquid plastic or vinyl material may be added to the bottoms of the completed receptacles if desired, and allowed to cure to further cushion any tools placed therein. The liquid plastic material may be provided in different colors to assist in the proper placement of tools and in the determination of missing tools. The backing sheet is preferably somewhat stiffer and firmer than the receptacle sheet, and may be formed of wood, plastic, rubber, or metal, as desired. The receptacle sheet may be formed of any suitable resilient material; preferably a closed cell foam material is used. The receptacles may be die cut for production purposes if desired.

Inventors

• 👤 Erik D. Hammer
• 👤 Leslie L. Staadt, Jr.

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