cat's eye jack Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 years ago i used to do a little sheet metal fabrication and lately i needed some small boxes for my marbles. i remembered the box making technique i used in sheet metal and tried cardboard in it's place. the cardboard i use is from dollar tree, 2-22"x28" for $1. picture#1 shows basic layout. the 2 1/2" holds 4- 5/8" marbles and the 3/8" works for the sides and ends. picture #2 shows the bends that you make and the little tabs can be taped or use super glue. picture #3 shows marbles in the box. inside measurements can be changed to fit other size marbles. give some a try, they are quick and easy. thanks, jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 That's a nice little trick. I've been frustrated lately looking for the right boxes to fit. Thanks for the do-it-yourself reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Chamberlain Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 So, how 'bout the lid? Would you make that like maybe 1/16" or 1/32" larger? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat's eye jack Posted March 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 So, how 'bout the lid? Would you make that like maybe 1/16" or 1/32" larger? David hi david, never thought about making lids. i'd guess 1/16 larger should work, very good idea. thanks, jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 ive made these boxes before and i found out that if you make the fold of the top on the other side of the mark it fits perfect...that makes the mark the thickness of the material...even a 32nd is too much and makes a sloppy fit...and if you cut little thumb holes on the lid its easy to open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 (Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this ID content due to unchecked behaviors by others on this board. Moderators choose to humor it, but I will not. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat's eye jack Posted March 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Where does one buy the old fashioned, thin, non-corrugated cardboard? hi alan, i get mine at dollar tree. two 22"x 28" for a buck. thanks, jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 On 3/23/2010 at 2:56 PM, cat said: hi alan, i get mine at dollar tree. two 22"x 28" for a buck. thanks, jack (Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this ID content due to unchecked behaviors by others on this board. Moderators choose to humor it, but I will not. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Chamberlain Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Oh my Gawd! Do you think you have enough of those Big half 'n' halves?. Geeze! Never seen that many of them since they first arrived at the shows in the 1990s. Dare I ask how many of the corkscrew varieties you have? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 On 3/23/2010 at 4:10 PM, david Chamberlain said: Oh my Gawd! Do you think you have enough of those Big half 'n' halves?. Geeze! Never seen that many of them since they first arrived at the shows in the 1990s. Dare I ask how many of the corkscrew varieties you have? David (Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this ID content due to unchecked behaviors by others on this board. Moderators choose to humor it, but I will not. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marboman Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Give this a try. Find a well built ,inconspicuous box.Get some 1/2" foam and back it with cardboard.I make the holes 5/8".These are not brag boxes but alot of marbles can be stored safely.The white foam shows of the marbles well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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