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#53482 - 11/09/05 02:40 AM Re: container ideas?
Susan Offline
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Registered: 01/21/04
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Loc: W. WA
What about a plastic pencil box?

Sue

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#53483 - 11/09/05 03:45 AM Re: container ideas?
Anonymous
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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?
wolf Offline
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Registered: 12/01/04
Posts: 329
Loc: Michigan
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?
ironraven Offline
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Registered: 09/08/05
Posts: 4642
Loc: Vermont
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?
Nicodemus Offline
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Registered: 10/30/05
Posts: 1341
Loc: Virginia, US
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?
lazermonkey Offline
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Registered: 12/27/04
Posts: 318
Loc: Monterey CA
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?
Malpaso Offline
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Registered: 09/12/05
Posts: 817
Loc: MA
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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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