[Elecraft] Egg Crates

[k4tmc at aol.com]

If you want something a little sturdier, then consider some 
refrigerator ice cube trays.

Most of the egg cartons I see in the grocery stores these days are made 
 from foam material.  These used to be made from a heavier duty 
cardboard material.  Depending on how many parts are in the carton and 
their weight, you could pick up the tray, have a break, and then have 
parts spilled everywhere.

The ice cube trays I have seen recently are made from plastic. And, 
they used to make the ice cube trays from aluminum, which were very 
robust.  Check your neighborhood yard/garage sales and the local thrift 
stores.  You might luck up and find an aluminum version.

Still waiting for that e-mail from Lisa....

73,
Henry - K4TMC

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Tippett <btippett at alum.mit.edu>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 3:22 pm
Subject: [Elecraft] Egg Crates











        I know many have suggested using egg crates as

parts containers for Elecraft kits but here's a hint that may be

of help to some.  Rather than using the 1 dozen egg crates

found at your local supermarket, ask your favorite restaurant

for a few of the larger size they use for eggs in bulk.  These

have 6X5 compartments in a 12"X12" format.  One should be

sufficient for the ~30 different types of hardware in the K3 but

the price is right (free) so you might pick up a few more for

more complex Elecraft kits.  3 of them nest very compactly

in a 12"X12"X2.5" space when empty.


                                73,  Bill  W4ZV



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