cheap project boxes...

looking for something similar to this project box in terms of size but don't feel like paying 14 dollars for them as I need 5-6 of them.

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=HM618-ND

any recommendations?

Isn't that $9.99 at Radio Shack?  Use a tea tin or something. . .
Mike

sodderboy said:

Isn't that $9.99 at Radio Shack?  Use a tea tin or something. . .
Mike

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tea tin would be too crappy. at least those hammonds are semi durable. but will check the rat shack. thanks

Bud makes an equivalent. They're often less than Hammonds but not by a whole lot. Check the smaller vendors like Angela Instruments, Allied, Parts Express, and AES. Sometimes they beat Digi-Key and Mouser.

So far I've not found another mfg who makes that style box. As Mike said, RatShack used to sell them cheap.

well was more into the size and shape VS the style/type...

The mpja.com extruded boxes have a nice price point.  I use 'em and like 'em.
Mike

pucho812 said:

looking for something similar to this project box in terms of size but don't feel like paying 14 dollars for them as I need 5-6 of them.

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=HM618-ND

any recommendations?

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They're probably not as inexpensive as you want, but these Hammond boxes are pretty cool.

-a

Yes they are nice... I'm trying to be under 10.00 dollars a box.  but so far that seems impossible.

Electric wall-switch boxes? The blue-plastic 4-gang is $3/box, tho you may not find a 4-gang blank cover. The RACO steel boxes go $10/box in 4-gang, so not in your budget, and again no covers.

Home dePot lists:

Cantex 4 X 4 X 2 Junction Box Model R5133705 $6.37
Carlon 4 In. x 4 In. x 2 In., Gray, Junction Box Model E989NNJ-CAR $6.37

Cantex 4 X 4 X 4 Junction Box Model R5133709 $8.74
Carlon 4 In. x 4 In. x 4 In., Gray, Junction Box Model E987NR $8.74

Cantex 6 X 6 X 4 Junction Box Model R5133710 $11.07
Carlon 6 In. x 6 In. x 4 In., Gray, Junction Box Model E987RR $11.07



Raco 4 In. Square Box, 1-1/2 In. Deep, 1/2 In.& 3/4 In. Side Knockouts, Welded Model 8189 $0.97
Raco 4 In. Square Box, 1-1/2 In. Deep, 1/2 In. Side Knockouts, Drawn Model 8190 $1.19

Carlon Two Gang, Blue, Blank Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing Box Cover Model A400R-CAR $1.12
Raco 4 In. Steel Square Box Cover, Blank Model 8752 $0.57
Carlon Double Gang, Gray, Nonmetallic Weatherproof FS Box Blank Cover Model E9802CN-CAR $2.47

sodderboy said:

The mpja.com extruded boxes have a nice price point.  I use 'em and like 'em.

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Good find Mike.
That place is like Target. You go in for one item and come out with a whole cart full.

kato said:

sodderboy said:

The mpja.com extruded boxes have a nice price point.  I use 'em and like 'em.

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Good find Mike.
That place is like Target. You go in for one item and come out with a whole cart full.

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Marlin P Jones and Associates is the Archie McPhee of electronics!

-a

Anyone seen one of the old Allied Radio Shack catalogs in the 60's- leather, electronics, chemicals, and rockets in the same place.  Noice!
Mike