"Really Useful Boxes" in B&Q - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Stuart R · 9th Sep 2014, 1:17 pm

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

Good find, it is always fun to sort out ones bits and then forget where you put them!

G6Tanuki · 9th Sep 2014, 6:19 pm

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.

whyperion · 17th Sep 2014, 1:15 pm

I see they are on website at £8 + delivery ( free to local store? )

9th Sep 2014, 1:17 pm	#1
Stuart R Heptode Join Date: May 2011 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 693	"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 Attached Thumbnails

9th Sep 2014, 2:39 pm	#2
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	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!

9th Sep 2014, 6:19 pm	#3
G6Tanuki Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 13,998	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
whyperion Hexode Join Date: May 2005 Location: London 90% , Northwest England 10% Posts: 386	Re: "Really Useful Boxes" in B&Q I see they are on website at £8 + delivery ( free to local store? )