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    Another fantastic post from Rick. This makes me wonder about the possibility of blow molding softened PVC. Basically use an outside form instead of an inside.

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    For storage large plastic cable-channel also works great, just cut it into sections, glue pieces of the lid to the rear of the u-shaped channel piece and use some wood plate(particle-board, old floor laminate(amazing material, and cheap) to make fronts...

    Using a piece of plate in both ends of the channel section allows you to retain the lid and make sliding lid stackable boxes..

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    Quote Originally Posted by MasterMaker View Post
    For storage large plastic cable-channel also works great, just cut it into sections, glue pieces of the lid to the rear of the u-shaped channel piece and use some wood plate(particle-board, old floor laminate(amazing material, and cheap) to make fronts...

    Using a piece of plate in both ends of the channel section allows you to retain the lid and make sliding lid stackable boxes..
    Like this? https://www.alliedelec.com/product/p...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

    I had some PVC rain gutter and tried reforming it into a square U shape. Worked nicely!

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    I have added a warning at the top of the article. Thanks to nova_robotics and clinton1 for bring this to my attention. I can see that if someone was to use a torch, this could get dangerous very quickly.

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    What a great idea. Bin boxes get expensive in hurry. I will Be giving this a try!

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    Quote Originally Posted by rgsparber View Post
    Like this? https://www.alliedelec.com/product/p...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

    I had some PVC rain gutter and tried reforming it into a square U shape. Worked nicely!

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    Yup, that's the stuff.

    Comes in several different large dimensions from large and square to very wide and shallow, which makes it a lot easier to find a dimension that suits one's particular use.

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    PVC and a heat gun - I have modified PVC pipe* for various projects using this technique - and yes, you do need to be careful of fumes produced during the process. I try to do this outside with a fan blowing the fumes away. I am sure the boxes are strong but most of my applications don't require a HD box, so I just buy storage containers from D-Tree 2-3 for $1. Sorry $1.25 now.

    *I modify PVC pipe to make fittings for shop-type vacuums for tools and dust collection purposes. With heat you can adjust the diameter of pipe (+ or -) to conform to your tools or connecting hoses, as required.



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