The Double Sided Modular Altoids Survival Tin

by EyeWander

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Intro: The Double Sided Modular Altoids Survival Tin

There are Tons of Altoids Survival tins on the Internet but; Mine is Double the Space and is FULLY Customizable ( I will add Velcro later and show you how to add add ons! )

Materials Needed:
2 Altoids Tins
Double Sided Sticky foam
Duck Tape
Scissors

Time to Assemble:
15 Minutes

STEP 1: Set Up and Asembly

Place Tins upside down, I have them so the tin flaps will open from the same side. ( Pic 3 )

Press sticky tape on one side of a tin leaving one side of the tape with paper still attached so you wont get dirt or stuff on the foam. Overhang tape a little over edges of tins then trim off with a exacto knife or scissors.
( Pics 4&5)

Remove paper from sticky foam and press tins together. ( Pic 6 )

Line up Duct tape and score a line ( or use a ruler..LOL ) and tear at scoring then wrap tape around the tins a few times. ( Pic 7 )

STEP 2: Final Assembly

I Placed the sticky foam inside and put a few demo items inside tins and also cut a piece of the tape to hold the small items it.

Well; Thats it, I will post MORE pictures as this project is just getting started, it will have Velcro ALL around it and you will see more to come!!!

Enjoy

Dane

22 Comments

1inspirit 10 years ago

NICE JOB. LOOKS SIMPLE ENOUGH FOR ME TO DO. THANKS

EyeWander 10 years ago

I am not sure who or what you are referring to.

evilmadcow 10 years ago

who:
1inspirt
what:
his usage of all caps.
sorry for the confusion, eyewander.

EyeWander 10 years ago

Y Thanks, I like simplified too.

Veewee111 10 years ago

Would not use the tape inside like that. All too soon the adhesive will transfer to the pins making them a sticky mess.
Perhaps velcro strips would do same job without turning pins gooey.

EyeWander 10 years ago

Yes and Thank You, The Tape was for Demo purposes. I probably will use your idea and Magnetic tape also.

HickLife 8 years ago

What if you riveted the 2 together? You could start out just like shown and once they are the way you want them drill some holes in it (maybe 1 in each corner and one in the middle of each long side) and then use a hand riveter. Won't be sealed completely unless you calk between them or use something else before riveting but will be good for loose stuff

lastoldbat 10 years ago

hmmm... wonder if I could "stack" more than two, possibly by alternating the side which opens....?

Captain MacTavish 10 years ago

maybe you could add altoids smalls containers around the regular altoids?

EyeWander 10 years ago

Thank you all for leaving your input your ideas are all awesome! I did this as a experiment to see what input I would get from others as I always grab others input to modify my ideas..

So; keep racking up your ideas and I will Gleam from you too!!

SJU87 10 years ago

sparked my imagination.

you could use JD Weld as previously suggested to permanently "weld" and seal the two together and then use a Dremel tool to cut a hole between the two. This would allow larger items to fit in the case.

this would also be handy for some of the electronic projects in Altoid cases - maybe put a iphone charger and headphone amplifier in one unit?

great concept

ocbeaner 10 years ago

Use a couple of pop rivets

PhilKE3FL 10 years ago

Have you tried using those stick-on magnetic strips on the inside to hold clips & pins? I think they'd last longer & perhaps even work better, as long as they still make pins, clips, etc. of something with iron in it so it holds.

windbag 10 years ago

Why not use super glue or JB Weld to stick the two tins together? I would not put anything (tape/velcro) inside, just pack whatever (first aid, repair kit, fire kit) inside. But I love the idea.

patron_zero 10 years ago

A very cool and practical idea, thanks for posting such !

EyeWander 10 years ago

Thank and you are welcome, I read your pm and I am NOT done yet!! more to come.
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