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Offline gdv

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Small project box...
« on: June 29, 2015, 08:33:53 PM »
Looking for a small box...  Guessing about the size of two cassette cases stacked...  Can be a little bigger, can be a little smaller (but not much)...

Looked at Parts Express & MCM & those are possibilities...  Any other thoughts?  Probably better plastic vs. metal as I will be mounting a tiny amp in it...  Need something economical as I plan to make 6 of these...  Making some presents for some kids (& maybe adults).  I'll post pics when I am done...

Thanks in advance...
George
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Re: Small project box...
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2015, 08:50:46 PM »
can't help you with plastic, but with metal, Hammond Manufacturing is probably exactly what you're looking for.  I was going to build a phono pre and put it in a hammond box, but I ended up getting a good deal on a high-end one instead.  Probably looking at 20-30 dollars a box, depending on size.  Maybe 50 for a big big one.


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Re: Small project box...
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2015, 09:49:31 PM »
I am looking for something like this...

https://www.parts-express.com/hammond-1591asbk-abs-project-box-black-394-x-197-083--320-702

bearjew, is on the right track, but I am unable to spend $30 per box!   :P

Thanks,
George
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Re: Small project box...
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2015, 08:42:22 PM »
George,

Check out the Joann Fabrics or Michaels for small "tin" boxes .  They usually have removable tops but sometimes I see them with hinges.  They even have small wooden boxes and even really thick cardboard ones.  You could probably stuff a tiny T-amp
or something like that inside....or a headphone amp for sure.  If it is a HP amp you could always go the "Altoids" tin route. 

I did see a bunch of closeout tags at RadioShack last week....but i seemed to be late. Most of the project boxes were already sold out. 

Last minute thought....what about two Altoids tins glued back to back with the middle cut out??? 



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