+PopUpPirate Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Don't really like setting micros unless I have to but that's a separate debate that we've had maaaaaaaaaany times before! After some better containers than 35mm canisters, the matchbox containers are great, small cosmetic pots are good too, anything cheap and off the shelf? Quote Link to comment
+Stuey Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Bullet cases, acorns, snail shells, sea shells... Okay so far? Quote Link to comment
markandlynn Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Screw top "sample jars" metal pill holders from ebay or official metal micros from the uk shop people. Quote Link to comment
The Red Kite Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Bullet cases, acorns, snail shells, sea shells... Okay so far? The little pots that diabetic test strips come in have tightly fitting lids and are slightly smaller than 35mm canisters. Also you can use the uristrip containers which are a bit bigger. The lids on these are the same width as the container, so no problems getting the logs out. Ask at your local GP surgery or pharmacy if they have any old ones. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Army surplus cigarette tubes. Aluminium, screw-top with a rubber seal, mostly green, four for a quid... I've found them a great alternative to 35mm tubs. Quote Link to comment
wolfshead57 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Nip in to your local pound store, I have picked up a metal coffin and a hip flask both on keyrings, just got to figure out where to place them. Quote Link to comment
+Munkeh Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Nip in to your local pound store, I have picked up a metal coffin and a hip flask both on keyrings, just got to figure out where to place them. oh well at least I now know what I'll be looking for Quote Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Bullet cases, acorns, snail shells, sea shells... Okay so far? The little pots that diabetic test strips come in have tightly fitting lids and are slightly smaller than 35mm canisters. Also you can use the uristrip containers which are a bit bigger. The lids on these are the same width as the container, so no problems getting the logs out. Ask at your local GP surgery or pharmacy if they have any old ones. i've started using these myself - they have a drying agent in the lid to reduce moisture build-up, and a colleague at work can keep me well stocked. I also have access to an unlimited number of plastic screw top sample containers - totally waterproof (think nalgene bottles) and only slightly longer than a film canister. I can bring bags of them along to events if anyone wants them! (Having now finally moved house, we may actually be able to attend some events...) Dave Quote Link to comment
+dino-irl Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I also have access to an unlimited number of plastic screw top sample containers - totally waterproof (think nalgene bottles) and only slightly longer than a film canister. I've seen sample bottles used before but I always wonder how they will stand up to the ravages of weather over time, especially frost in the winter? Quote Link to comment
+tw3nty3ight Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Bullet cases, acorns, snail shells, sea shells... Okay so far? The little pots that diabetic test strips come in have tightly fitting lids and are slightly smaller than 35mm canisters. Also you can use the uristrip containers which are a bit bigger. The lids on these are the same width as the container, so no problems getting the logs out. Ask at your local GP surgery or pharmacy if they have any old ones. i've started using these myself - they have a drying agent in the lid to reduce moisture build-up, and a colleague at work can keep me well stocked. I also have access to an unlimited number of plastic screw top sample containers - totally waterproof (think nalgene bottles) and only slightly longer than a film canister. I can bring bags of them along to events if anyone wants them! (Having now finally moved house, we may actually be able to attend some events...) Dave Hmmm I might have to ask my diabetic friend at work about these! Quote Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I also have access to an unlimited number of plastic screw top sample containers - totally waterproof (think nalgene bottles) and only slightly longer than a film canister. I've seen sample bottles used before but I always wonder how they will stand up to the ravages of weather over time, especially frost in the winter? pass! Haven't actually got any out at the moment, although I anticipate placing lots of new caches in the coming months, and any North Surrey cachers will be pleased to know they're going to be Trads!!! (VERY hard puzzle caches are rather thick on the ground in the area...) Quote Link to comment
+Alibags Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 bung one in the freezer for a couple of weeks, that should indicate how well they will stand up to cold. Quote Link to comment
+Dark_Faerie Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 (edited) Asda (I think) had some very small pots for storing stuff in. I've got one thats had shower gell in for a year now. It's square and a little longer than a film canister. Just noticed an old contact lens case next to the computer, if I could remove the lens holding bit ... Karen edited to add - middle bit of contact lens case just pulls out. Edited September 21, 2007 by Dark_Faerie Quote Link to comment
+FollowMeChaps Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 When setting micro caches please spare a thought to those with disabilities, arthritic fingers, etc.. Many small containers can be a real problem to open . With a little cacher's ingenuity most can be adapted to get round this. Here's an example where a 35mm film canister has been made easier to open by adding a bolt. Easy Quote Link to comment
+Jaz666 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Just noticed an old contact lens case next to the computer, if I could remove the lens holding bit ... Karen edited to add - middle bit of contact lens case just pulls out. I had a series of four caches that used these, and most of them have let damp in at some point, despite them having a screw thread. If you are going to use them, perhaps try putting a layer of silicone adhesive around the rim. Quote Link to comment
+McDeHack Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Breath strip containers with magnets attached (Super glued magnetic strips from old fridges very good). TicTac boxes, but no good in exposed sites but OK if hidden in other weatherproof locations. I LOVE MICROS Quote Link to comment
Urban Cacher Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Micros are fantastic caches when used in the right context and location. Quote Link to comment
A.Cacher Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Micros are fantastic caches when used in the right context and location. !!!Indeed they are!!! Quote Link to comment
+Captain Gore-tex Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Army surplus cigarette tubes. Aluminium, screw-top with a rubber seal, mostly green, four for a quid... I've found them a great alternative to 35mm tubs. can you post a link for these please? Quote Link to comment
wolfshead57 Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Nip in to your local pound store, I have picked up a metal coffin and a hip flask both on keyrings, just got to figure out where to place them. oh well at least I now know what I'll be looking for Ahh but who said I would be placing it in the toon???? Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Army surplus cigarette tubes. Aluminium, screw-top with a rubber seal, mostly green, four for a quid... I've found them a great alternative to 35mm tubs.can you post a link for these please?I'm not sure what you mean by a link - I've only ever bought mine from a shop on the Botley Road in Oxford. But here's a shot of one in situ: Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 bung one in the freezer for a couple of weeks, that should indicate how well they will stand up to cold. ... preferably without the sample in it, just in case it cracks and you end up with some very interesting flavoured garden peas Quote Link to comment
+willow177 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 If you need inspiration, look at the Harrogate Hunters 'Marlyand' series. Some of them are pure genius. Quote Link to comment
wolfshead57 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 nice container,though i am puzzled as to why you painted the rock as well Quote Link to comment
+JohnTee Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Look for 'Preforms'. These are small, plastic, screw top containers, made of PET Plastic Thread, wound on a diagonal ply. They are what plastic soda bottles start out life as. Heavy walled and virtually indestructible. They are as water tight as you could expect a soda bottle to be . . . which is as tight as the last person put the lid on! Preforms are heated and blow-molded into the soda bottles you're used to seeing on the shelves. Check with your local bottler . . . however, you may have to go back downstream a bit to a sub-contractor that may be the one that actually takes the 'preforms', heats/blow molds them into shape and puts the label on. Below is one that I've scuffed up with sandpaper, getting ready for paint . . . Cache On! JohnTee Quote Link to comment
+Just Roger Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 nice container,though i am puzzled as to why you painted the rock as well Its obvious innit? To make it match the container so it wouldn't show up. Quote Link to comment
+PopUpPirate Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 The preforms look fab! Found one once, so that's what it was... Had a google about and found these : http://www.ebottles.net/showbottlefamilys....amp;catid=pharm http://justasoap.co.uk/catalog/bottles-jar...3c89d50cfaeac11 Syrup jars and lip balm pots look good Quote Link to comment
wolfshead57 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 nice container,though i am puzzled as to why you painted the rock as well Its obvious innit? To make it match the container so it wouldn't show up. Ahhhh!!! should have thought of that. Now I know what i need to do, watch out world. Quote Link to comment
+Delta68 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 bung one in the freezer for a couple of weeks, that should indicate how well they will stand up to cold. It's the repeated freeze/thaw that destroys things not just the length of time below freezing Quote Link to comment
+Alibags Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 bung one in the freezer for a couple of weeks, that should indicate how well they will stand up to cold. It's the repeated freeze/thaw that destroys things not just the length of time below freezing actually, with plastics, I think it's the UV exposure that is far more significant. It makes them go all brittle. Quote Link to comment
+Custheyder Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 bung one in the freezer for a couple of weeks, that should indicate how well they will stand up to cold. It's the repeated freeze/thaw that destroys things not just the length of time below freezing actually, with plastics, I think it's the UV exposure that is far more significant. It makes them go all brittle. Which is why painting them can actually help prolong their life in the field. It is recommended by the manufacturers of expanding building foam that it is painted if it is exposed to the elements. I like micros that have been cunningly camo'd, are in appropriate places and/or used as a stage of a multi. Don't get me started on "nano's in the woods" ....love'em even more (cause I'm weird ) Cust. Quote Link to comment
+Dark_Faerie Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Just found a link to these keyrings on the handicaching website http://www.cachezone.us/index.php?main_pag...;products_id=37 they're about the size of your thumb. Container is not waterproof but the pencil and log are. Sorry can't seem to work out how to put a picture in the post Quote Link to comment
+Sensei TSKC Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 What - this one: Quote Link to comment
The Red Kite Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I also have access to an unlimited number of plastic screw top sample containers - totally waterproof (think nalgene bottles) and only slightly longer than a film canister. I've seen sample bottles used before but I always wonder how they will stand up to the ravages of weather over time, especially frost in the winter? Hardly expensive or difficult to replace regularly though Quote Link to comment
+The Lavender Hill Mob Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 The little pots that diabetic test strips come in have tightly fitting lids and are slightly smaller than 35mm canisters. Also you can use the uristrip containers which are a bit bigger. The lids on these are the same width as the container, so no problems getting the logs out. Ask at your local GP surgery or pharmacy if they have any old ones. i've started using these myself - they have a drying agent in the lid to reduce moisture build-up, and a colleague at work can keep me well stocked. I also have access to an unlimited number of plastic screw top sample containers - totally waterproof (think nalgene bottles) and only slightly longer than a film canister. I can bring bags of them along to events if anyone wants them! (Having now finally moved house, we may actually be able to attend some events...) Dave Hmmm I might have to ask my diabetic friend at work about these! Some diabetic strip containers are more waterproof than others......it depends on what blood tester is being used. I use these as micros as they are free (diabeteic get all their prescriptions free of charge ) and I spray them matt black. Quote Link to comment
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