wanted - type tray/shadowbox

[rondog]

Anybody know where I can find a selection of these things? Old printer's type trays, or new reproductions of them. I want to find some locally, so I can look them over to find a nice one. I don't want to order one sight unseen off eBay, God knows what you'd get.

Antique shops, thrift shops, flea market vendors, or private sellers. Maybe someone here has one to sell?

I want to use it to display my cartridge collection. Thanks!

[SAnd]

I'm not sure if you need bigger bins but this is what I have for my ammo display. I'm just displaying single cartridges.


I used 1 inch thick rigid foam insulation sheet to make the slots. I cut the slots using a router with a ball end cutter. I used three different widths. I bought the frame / shadow box at hobby shop.

If you haven't already checked them office desk drawer organizers may work if you need bigger compartments.

Good luck on your search.

[rondog]

I'm not sure if you need bigger bins but this is what I have for my ammo display. I'm just displaying single cartridges.


I used 1 inch thick rigid foam insulation sheet to make the slots. I cut the slots using a router with a ball end cutter. I used three different widths. I bought the frame / shadow box at hobby shop.

If you haven't already checked them office desk drawer organizers may work if you need bigger compartments.

Good luck on your search.

Nice! But I have an assload more than that, and I plan to get more. I'm thinking one of those big type trays might be just right. For starters.

[ray1970]

I might have a few of those drawers around here somewhere. Been a while since I've seen them though. If I happen to stumble across them in the rafters in the garage or whatever, I'll let you know.

[rondog]

I might have a few of those drawers around here somewhere. Been a while since I've seen them though. If I happen to stumble across them in the rafters in the garage or whatever, I'll let you know.

Yes, please do! Definitely interested.

Years ago I had several of these things, got tired of dragging them around and gave 'em away. Now I have a use for one. Figures.

[O2HeN2]

If you have to go looking for those boxes, they're called a "California Job Case". I remember setting type using those in 7th or 8th grade shop class.

Boys can do everything in school for girls.
Large men never hoist objects you power with.
Various untidy tidbits attract rodents.

http://jacobtremblay.com/wp-content/...-Job-Case1.gif

O2

[ray1970]

I think he'd have better luck searching for "printer's drawer".