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Save empty Altoids tins. They make a great place to store small parts, such as the gas pedal for model cars, that might get lost if put in a big box.

Submitted by David R., Avondale, Pa.

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1. 17 - chuck norris360 says:
   January 29th, 2008 at 11:36 pm

   ya. once i made a really cool mini amp with one. it was boss. i also made a little robot its name was timmy.

2. 16 - draconic says:
   October 31st, 2007 at 10:19 pm

   Or you could just use it to hold Altoids;) JK Tey also work for small parts.

3. 15 - Shambles says:
   September 11th, 2007 at 4:06 pm

   I like to put my gum in there. Then later in the day I can just open it up and have gum whenever I want. It keeps the lint off it.

4. 14 - Trevty1995 says:
   September 9th, 2007 at 5:14 pm

   Cool I will have to try it!

5. 13 - Stu says:
   August 8th, 2007 at 12:54 pm

   I already do it!

6. 12 - karl franz says:
   July 31st, 2007 at 8:01 pm

   i really like this idea. My mom also thought of this a while ago (im not calling you a copy cat) and it worked great. Of course all the altoid cans work great fr small items or collectables. Good thinking david.

7. 11 - Derrick, Age 10, Florida says:
   July 26th, 2007 at 11:56 am

   I think that’s a really good idea! My mom is big on recycling, so she’ll probably like the idea. (I can just tell her I’m storing model plane parts, when really, I’m keeping a secret stash of candy!) I can also hide little things in the tins to keep them safe (and hidden) from my little sister, like fishing hooks and emergancy matches for camping trips. Also, a little advice: You can also use cans, (though they don’t work as well,) and other small candy tins or boxes if altoid containers aren’t handy. Thanks for the idea!

8. 10 - jo jo the scout says:
   May 31st, 2007 at 9:42 pm

   i will try it

9. 9 - Old Scout 1960 era says:
   May 30th, 2007 at 10:55 pm

   Are you talking about round or rectangular “Altoids” tins? The water tight round tins are good for matches and emergency kits.
   (Matches note: You want the hard to find “Strike Anywhere Kitchen matches. (They cost more but you don’t need a special striker strip. They can be found at some hardware and sporting goods stores.) Dip them hot melted parafin wax to waterproof them. Maybe even add a trick relight birthday candle for extreme wind conditionds. Try pressing the candle against the side of a just dipped match so the wax fuses them together.)
   Rectangular tins are good for small parts, magnetic hide away caches (add a refrigerator magnet and stick it under something iron or steel).small electronics projects (Look up the “Rock Mite” ham radio transmitter/reciever.)
   If you want a Waterproof rectangular tin for cheap look in fancy grocery stores for “Bonbons Napoleon”. The tin is larger than “Altoids” heavier guage steel and has a rubber gaskit.
   Kit contents: Military surplus signal mirror, Pocket knife, Wire saw, 1/32 oz DareDevil fish lure, Needles in mirror cover, Spare compass, Magnesium fire starter, small Bic lighter, pencil stub, Band aids, Gauze pad, antiseptic, water pure tablets, Asprin, Kaopectate, ect.
   What would you add?

10. 8 - Juniata Boy says:
    May 1st, 2007 at 7:25 pm

    You can also put a small survival kit (matches, gum, firestarter etc) in them and then put it in your camping gear so you never will forget it

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