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Title: Small project box...
Post by: gdv 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

Title: Re: Small project box...
Post by: bearjew 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.

Title: Re: Small project box...
Post by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on June 29, 2015, 09:17:43 PM

Here you go...

http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Hinged-Plastic-Trading-Storage/dp/B005GAQ25Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1435627005&sr=1-3&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A4033754011 (http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Hinged-Plastic-Trading-Storage/dp/B005GAQ25Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1435627005&sr=1-3&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A4033754011)

Title: Re: Small project box...
Post by: gdv 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 (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

Title: Re: Small project box...
Post by: Dicky on June 29, 2015, 11:38:11 PM

http://comingsoon.radioshack.com/project-enclosure-3x2x1-/2701801.html#.VZIO_XD3arU (http://comingsoon.radioshack.com/project-enclosure-3x2x1-/2701801.html#.VZIO_XD3arU)

Title: Re: Small project box...
Post by: ataudio 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??? 

Title: Re: Small project box...
Post by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on July 06, 2015, 04:59:19 PM

Got this in an email today...

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/28-8688?scode=DD1572&trk_msg=LS79VJMNS6CKPE66873URFTFAC&trk_contact=3PCBQO4740NK39MLU53KTCUJDC&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=28-8688&utm_campaign=DD1572&utm_content=DD1572 (http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/28-8688?scode=DD1572&trk_msg=LS79VJMNS6CKPE66873URFTFAC&trk_contact=3PCBQO4740NK39MLU53KTCUJDC&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=28-8688&utm_campaign=DD1572&utm_content=DD1572)

Title: Re: Small project box...
Post by: gdv on July 06, 2015, 05:18:59 PM

Mark,
thanks!  Yes, that is the type/size of box I am looking for...  I received the MCM email also!   ;)

Quote from: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on July 06, 2015, 04:59:19 PM

Got this in an email today...

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/28-8688?scode=DD1572&trk_msg=LS79VJMNS6CKPE66873URFTFAC&trk_contact=3PCBQO4740NK39MLU53KTCUJDC&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=28-8688&utm_campaign=DD1572&utm_content=DD1572 (http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/28-8688?scode=DD1572&trk_msg=LS79VJMNS6CKPE66873URFTFAC&trk_contact=3PCBQO4740NK39MLU53KTCUJDC&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=28-8688&utm_campaign=DD1572&utm_content=DD1572)

Title: Re: Small project box...
Post by: rgpit on July 06, 2015, 08:15:26 PM

http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en/boxes-enclosures-racks/boxes/2163622 (http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en/boxes-enclosures-racks/boxes/2163622)