--- In
Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "greenseller" <Jay@F...> wrote:
> Does anyone know of a good way to build/buy/scrounge/anything
> enclosures for circuits? I've started making my own boards, but I
> hate to spend a lot of money on those plastic boxes from radio
shack.
> Does anyone have any ideas for cheap enclosures?
There are lots of different sizes for different needs.
I have done some CNC stuff and used larger boxes 6x6 and 8x8 from
electical supply houses less than $20.00 each, called a pull box.
check home depot too.
for even larger boxes, call around to your local alarm companies. I
rescued a half dozen enclsoures, little windows in them and gads of
stuffed boards and parts. they hold on to them for a little while
for spare parts, but then just trash them.
And, as was mentioned, go to the grocery store and walk the isles.
you may find you develop a real taste for shortbread cookies if the
tins are the size you need. funny thing is you can get a neat case
AND a great snack for less than digi-key wants for just a box.
other than that, yard sales.
Dave