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#53472 - 11/08/05 07:11 PM container ideas?
ironraven Offline
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I'm looking for two containers, but I can't find anything that fits my needs. It has to be robust and waterresistant, or better, waterproof. They both need to be 3"x7.5", and either 1" or 3" deep.

Anyone have any ideas?


Edited by ironraven (11/08/05 10:09 PM)
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#53473 - 11/08/05 07:19 PM Re: container ideas?
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I've made some almost exactly like what you are looking for out of PVC pipe. You seal one end, and put a screw on cap on the other end. They sell special cement for putting on the end pieces, and you can cut the tubes to length with a hand saw. It's very easy and inexpensive.
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#53474 - 11/08/05 09:14 PM Re: container ideas?
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Malpaso beat me to it. Also, I think they are fishing pole cases? I just saw some today on the far wall at a sporting goods place, but didn't investigate them, but they were in the fishing section.

Sue

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#53475 - 11/08/05 09:44 PM Re: container ideas?
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I was hoping for rectangular ones, much more efficent.
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#53476 - 11/08/05 09:47 PM Re: container ideas?
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Based on your measurements, the 3 inch PVC will be a little harder to come by...but I don't think you ever specified that it could be round...and a 6 ft plus piece of 3" PVC filled will be a little hard to manage..or did you mean 7.5 inches instead of 75?

So what you are looking for is a square container that is 3 inches wide, 6 ft+ long and 1 to 3 inches deep?
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#53477 - 11/08/05 10:08 PM Re: container ideas?
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I was recently gifted a quantity of older ammo pouches from a friend who is switching totally to MOLLE gear, and the 30 round M16-type magazine is about 7.5"x3"x1".

Oh, wow, oops, I did typo the 7.5 inches. <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />





Edited by ironraven (11/08/05 10:10 PM)
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#53478 - 11/08/05 11:47 PM Re: container ideas?
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I use a number of Pelican Micro Cases. www.pelican.com/cases/cases.html
The 1030 model is similar dimentions to what you are looking for.
They are one tough little case.
The other tough waterproof cases I use are Ultimate Survival cases. They are made by Otterbox and rebadged as Ultimate Survival. I cant see any sized as close to what you want as the Pelican Micro Case though.
www.otterbox.com


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#53479 - 11/08/05 11:50 PM Re: container ideas?
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Are they top flap magazine pouches that will allow you a little extra height or is 7.5" the limit?

If so, you could try the Otter Cigar Caddy 3400

Or if the width can be fudged a little you could try the Pelican Micro 1030 (Couldn't get a direct link. Go to Micro Case Series)

A little short, but maybe this Case for Glasses
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#53480 - 11/08/05 11:57 PM Re: container ideas?
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Just call me "Slow Draw McGraw". LOL
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#53481 - 11/09/05 12:05 AM Re: container ideas?
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ha ha I betchya by 3 minutes <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Its funny how our answers were so close.

Great minds think alike and fools never differ <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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#53482 - 11/09/05 02:40 AM Re: container ideas?
Susan Offline
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What about a plastic pencil box?

Sue

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#53483 - 11/09/05 03:45 AM Re: container ideas?
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I have a little box for my tooth brush and paste that might work. It has a divider down the middle that can be cut out. I havent got it with me so cant measure it, but it will take a medium large tube of tooth paste, and easily fits the long tooth brushes.
I wouldnt call it waterproof, but I have used one up a mast wrapped in gaffer tape to weather proof a small amp and diplexer for a tv antenna. It kept most of the weather out.

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#53484 - 11/09/05 06:24 AM Re: container ideas?
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There are some containers called "Lock & Lock" that come in a variety of sizes. They seem very well made and claim to be airtight and waterproof. They're fairly inexpensive and can be found at Meijer's, Target, Wallyworld, etc.
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#53485 - 11/09/05 08:48 PM Re: container ideas?
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The 3140 Cigar box looks to be the best bet for my needs, if the inside is right. Have you any idea if the liner is removable?
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#53486 - 11/09/05 09:23 PM Re: container ideas?
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It appears to be foam padding, so in a worst case scenario (pardon the pun) where it might be attached by adhesive, you could probably scrape it out.
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#53487 - 11/10/05 07:15 AM Re: container ideas?
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I got 2 NRA survival kites and the containers are a lot like the otter boxes. I striped one of the boxes for another kit. The liner was easy to pull out but the residue from the adhesive is still there. I have tried everything except for solvents I am worried about damaging the container. Otter Box used to had a quality control/returned section on there site were you could get, from time to time, products that did not have inserts or were scratched. Totally o.k. stuff just not up to par. I do not see that link on there site anymore but I sure you could call and ask about acquiring a container before the foam liner is installed. Good luck! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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#53488 - 11/10/05 01:15 PM Re: container ideas?
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Quote:
I striped one of the boxes for another kit. The liner was easy to pull out but the residue from the adhesive is still there. I have tried everything except for solvents I am worried about damaging the container.


Have you tried WD40?
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#53489 - 11/10/05 10:35 PM Re: container ideas?
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but the residue from the adhesive is still there. I have tried everything except for solvents I am worried about damaging the container
The best solvent I use to disolve the residue is B1 solvent from Mobil, but thats hard to come by these days and is explosive around electical etc. I used to use it in a previous job.
These days I use white spirit, and I haven't had any problems with any plastics so far.

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