Like many old codgers I use 2 ounce tobacco tins for the storage of small parts, drill bits, screws etc. because they are robust, a handy size, and the lids clip on easily. In fact I like them so much I have found a source of new tins, but I would also like some similar tins about 50% larger. Does anybody know where to get them, or if they even exist?
Cliff Coggin Kent England
Greetings Cliff, Your request made me curious to see what's available online. I found all sorts of tins in the USA and then did a search for tin in the UK and found the link below by searching for "metal tins in the UK".
Greetings Cliff, Your request made me curious to see what's available online. I found all sorts of tins in the USA and then did a search for tin in the UK and found the link below by searching for "metal tins in the UK".
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks Eric. I had found found Tinware, but was hoping there might be other sources I had not discovered.
Cliff Coggin Kent England
Richard
I have graduated from tobacco tins (mainly because I stopped smoking
31 years ago) to the screw-top jars in which high-class jam and marmalade is sold.
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Richard
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indeed that is why looking elsewhere.
Cliff.
What's wrong with plastic boxes? They are readily available, very cheap, come in many sizes, airtight and you can see what is inside.
Alan
+1 -
except you only get four out of five of readily available, very cheap, come in many sizes, airtight and you can see what is inside. The readily available cheap ones are not airtight ..
Even cheaper are the Chinese / Indian takeaway boxes, but you need to keep them away from direct sunlight.
No matter how cheap, they are still more expensive than a discarded jamjar which is already in your possession :-)
I've used quite a few of these but there's a limit to the number of chinese takeaways one can consume!! Has anyone found a source that doesn't involve a sauce, if you see what I mean ;-)
I bought from Ambican Ltd, look under microwaveable containers.
Andy
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