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9th Sep 2014, 1:17 pm | #1 |
Heptode
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK.
Posts: 693
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"Really Useful Boxes" in B&Q
I don't have a huge stock of components, so haven't got a workshop wall lined with drawers. Instead, I keep smaller items in a tray of 16 "Really Useful Boxes".
They are a bit too small and I have to bend long leads round to get items in the boxes, but a snap-on lid keeps everything in place. They retail at £10 or over, so was really pleased to pick another set up for just £2 in B&Q Stevenage yesterday. They had quite a few left, but can't see them appearing on the website, so not sure if other stores are offering the same deal. Regards, SR |
9th Sep 2014, 2:39 pm | #2 |
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Re: "Really Useful Boxes" in B&Q
Good find, it is always fun to sort out ones bits and then forget where you put them!
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9th Sep 2014, 6:19 pm | #3 |
Dekatron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Wiltshire, UK.
Posts: 14,007
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Re: "Really Useful Boxes" in B&Q
I have a set of them too - useful for storing HC18U crystals, transistors, bulbs, 4mm plugs/sockets, odd nuts&bolts.
Alas I find they're just-not-quite-long-enough to store the odd end-of-run 'bandolier' taped 0.5/1-Watt resistors which I use quite a lot of. Small-bore heatshrink-sleeving can be folded-to-fit. |
17th Sep 2014, 1:15 pm | #4 |
Hexode
Join Date: May 2005
Location: London 90% , Northwest England 10%
Posts: 386
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Re: "Really Useful Boxes" in B&Q
I see they are on website at £8 + delivery ( free to local store? )
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