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Title: 1/2 half gallon cans
Post by: Bootlegger on August 04, 2017, 05:53:48 PM

  Fellows I am looking for some 1/2 gallon rectangular cans with twist on cap and handle,  can anyone advise me as to where I might find them??

   Thanks a lot...
Title: Re: 1/2 half gallon cans
Post by: Dane Martin on August 04, 2017, 06:10:06 PM
Not sure how to buy them one at a time.

https://www.houseofcans.com/metal-containers/screw-cap-cans/oblong-cans?houseofcans=4vb0i9tfuve4vjgrta8q0jdt91

But check these out.
Title: Re: 1/2 half gallon cans
Post by: Steve_Pollock on August 04, 2017, 09:27:32 PM
Lots of sources; here's another one

http://www.thecarycompany.com/f-style-oblong-steel-cans-30w138
Title: Re: 1/2 half gallon cans
Post by: Dan Berry on August 04, 2017, 09:41:49 PM
It's hard to believe that McMaster-Carr wouldn't have them.
Title: Re: 1/2 half gallon cans
Post by: Allan Perret on August 05, 2017, 08:56:35 AM
Big Ron had some, check with him.
Title: Re: 1/2 half gallon cans
Post by: Dan McEntee on August 05, 2017, 03:29:09 PM
   I can't think of any product that was or is available in a half gallon metal can. I didn't think anything like that was easily available. I have an old kit for a small field box that Great Planes used to put out, and it came with a 1.2 gallon plastic jug that seemed really odd. I'll have to check out the local auto piant store and see what they have. it might come in handy.
    Type at you later,
   Dan McEntee
Title: Re: 1/2 half gallon cans
Post by: pmackenzie on August 05, 2017, 03:35:07 PM
Quote from: Dan Berry on August 04, 2017, 09:41:49 PM
It's hard to believe that McMaster-Carr wouldn't have them.

I think the list of what they don't have is longer :)
https://www.mcmaster.com/#4084t55/=18ta001
Title: Re: 1/2 half gallon cans
Post by: Mark Mc on August 05, 2017, 04:49:02 PM
Quote from: Steve_Pollock on August 04, 2017, 09:27:32 PM
Lots of sources; here's another one

http://www.thecarycompany.com/f-style-oblong-steel-cans-30w138

Thanks for the link.  I've been searching the local hardware and home improvement stores for the pint or quart sizes.  I think I'm going to order a 1/2 pint, a pint, and a quart can from these guys today, assuming they'll do single can orders..

Mark
Title: Re: 1/2 half gallon cans
Post by: Rick Bollinger on August 05, 2017, 05:58:08 PM
On my flight box I used 1/2 gallon jugs that round up came in. I can fit two jugs side by side where one gallon used to be. Its handy when running different fuels.
Title: Re: 1/2 half gallon cans
Post by: Randy Cuberly on August 05, 2017, 06:06:26 PM
Quote from: pmackenzie on August 05, 2017, 03:35:07 PM
I think the list of what they don't have is longer :)
https://www.mcmaster.com/#4084t55/=18ta001

I agree but its more than twice the cost of what appears to be the same thing from the Cary Company listed above.

Randy Cuberly
Title: Re: 1/2 half gallon cans
Post by: pmackenzie on August 05, 2017, 06:32:20 PM
Mcmaster Carr is not usually the cheapest place to get things but they are easy to deal with, shipping is reasonable ( even to Canada) and they are fast.
Hard to beat next day delivery sometimes. :)

And of course the variety of things they have is incredible.
Title: Re: 1/2 half gallon cans
Post by: Mark Mc on August 05, 2017, 06:41:08 PM
Quote from: Mark Mc on August 05, 2017, 04:49:02 PM
Thanks for the link.  I've been searching the local hardware and home improvement stores for the pint or quart sizes.  I think I'm going to order a 1/2 pint, a pint, and a quart can from these guys today, assuming they'll do single can orders..

Mark

Well, I just ordered a few cans from these guys.  Some for fuel, some for other things around the house.  My total was about $23.00.  Be aware that the shipping is pretty steep at $13.50 and a small order charge (orders under $50.00) of $10.00 was added.  If I order from these guys again, I'll make sure I have at least $50 worth of stuff I need.

Mark