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Title: Frustrating web shopping -- Plastic boxes by size
Post by: Tim Wescott on August 18, 2018, 02:51:20 PM

So I'm trying to find a plastic box that'll fit into my flight box, so that I can put handles & lines into baggies and thence into the box so they'll be protected.  Having a pile of handles & line sets in baggies works really well except that they're not protected -- so I want a box.

There are a bazillion plastic boxes for sale on the Internet!  And even more wood ones, and tin ones (a cookie box would actually be cool for this purpose).  But no one seems to sell them by size, or at least not by outer dimensions.  I ran across one website that purportedly does so, but (A) its search engine is broken, and (B) it's in the UK.  Trying to plow through everything available on Amazon is tedious in the extreme -- I think I could have built a nice box out of plywood in the time I've spent looking so far.

So, grump.  And if anyone happens to have a source for stout boxes with no internal dividers that'll fit into a 8-1/2 x 10 x 2-1/2 inch space, let me know, I'm in the market.

Title: Re: Frustrating web shopping -- Plastic boxes by size
Post by: Trostle on August 18, 2018, 03:37:00 PM

Do you have a Container Store near you.  They may not have everything you are looking for but you will find a bunch of stuff that you never knew you needed.

Keith

Title: Re: Frustrating web shopping -- Plastic boxes by size
Post by: Tim Wescott on August 18, 2018, 04:01:54 PM

I don't. But I did just find something suitable in the cupboard under the counter. I even have approval to use it!

Title: Re: Frustrating web shopping -- Plastic boxes by size
Post by: Fred Underwood on August 18, 2018, 04:09:30 PM

Looks like a Container Store at Bridgeport.  Now you can find a replacement for the container you used, or send your wife to find one.  More dangerous because she might find more.

Title: Re: Frustrating web shopping -- Plastic boxes by size
Post by: RknRusty on August 18, 2018, 06:56:03 PM

Sometimes tobacconists are up to their ears in empty cigar boxes of all sizes. I get them for a buck apiece at a local beer store that has an elaborate humidor room. Some of them are a good size for various modeling needs. I use them for my assorted short metal tubes, Dremel tools, stuff like that.
Rusty

Title: Re: Frustrating web shopping -- Plastic boxes by size
Post by: scott v. on August 19, 2018, 08:54:22 AM

Hi, try the Sterilite site on the web.  They have dimensions and you can order most of the thru Walmart.

Title: Re: Frustrating web shopping -- Plastic boxes by size
Post by: Fredvon4 on August 19, 2018, 12:48:01 PM

Tim...I know it sounds like you are good ---BUT based on the 8-1/2 x 10 x 2-1/2 ...I think Rusty has a good lead for your and cheap...

Specks
Tinder Box
Local cigar retailer

They do try to make a buck on the excess but some retailers just what the space hogging boxes out of their hair....I have dozens...but full disclosure.. I did smoke every stogie inside them....grin

Title: Re: Frustrating web shopping -- Plastic boxes by size
Post by: Steve Helmick on August 19, 2018, 01:02:35 PM

I'm a fan of Plano fishing tackle boxes, and easily found this. Not your exact dimensions, but maybe close enough? Probably not cheap, tho. Plano Item # 2371500  D>K  Steve

http://www.planomolding.com/fishing/stowawayr-utility-boxes/prolatch-open-compartment-stowaway-half-size-3700 (http://www.planomolding.com/fishing/stowawayr-utility-boxes/prolatch-open-compartment-stowaway-half-size-3700)

Title: Re: Frustrating web shopping -- Plastic boxes by size
Post by: Tim Wescott on August 19, 2018, 01:17:24 PM

Steve, that looks like a good fit!