Box Making 101

[cat's eye jack]

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

[Steph]

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.

[david Chamberlain]

So, how 'bout the lid? Would you make that like maybe 1/16" or 1/32" larger? David

[cat's eye jack]

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

[duffy]

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

[Alan]

Where does one buy the old fashioned, thin, non-corrugated cardboard?

[cat's eye jack]

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

[Alan]

hi alan, i get mine at dollar tree. two 22"x 28" for a buck. thanks, jack

Thanks very much. I've been considering making a box for these >1" Akros:

[david Chamberlain]

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

[Alan]

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

David: I don't have any of the corks. I was offered nine of them by a guy that had similarly accumulated them from Roger. They were the real deal. Back in the day they were offered for $600 each. There is a guy that has been trying to sell one - but seems to have no takers.

I think you and I may be the only Old School types that remember when they were referred to as Half-and-Halves. I haven't heard that term in 12 or so years.

[marboman]

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.