Comments on: Save empty Altoids tins

By: THISISMYNAME

THISISMYNAME — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:22:40 +0000

I love Altoids tins, I collect them every chance I get. plus my mom loves mints so we both win. with the Altoids smalls tins I’m going to make a mini fishing kit, an emergency multi-wick candle and a flashlight. and with the regular tins I’m going to make a survival kit, fire starting kit, emergency candle and a fire can.

By: natgor1

natgor1 — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:51:01 +0000

they also make amazingly tiny playable guitars, if you have the time and patience to make it (and are comfortable using a dremel…)

By: yeah boy!

yeah boy! — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:35:00 +0000

Altoid tins are also easy to decorate and are a nice way to carry around money or gum

By: Jr ruby

Jr ruby — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:22:34 +0000

I cud not beilieve it dude!!

By: zibs

zibs — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:18:55 +0000

It was a way cool idea!!!!!!!

By: chuck norris360

chuck norris360 — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:36:08 +0000

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

By: draconic

draconic — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:19:06 +0000

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

By: Shambles

Shambles — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:06:16 +0000

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.

By: Trevty1995

Trevty1995 — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 22:14:10 +0000

Cool I will have to try it!

By: Stu

Stu — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:54:37 +0000

I already do it!

By: karl franz

karl franz — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 01:01:08 +0000

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.

By: Derrick, Age 10, Florida

Derrick, Age 10, Florida — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:56:46 +0000

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!

By: jo jo the scout

jo jo the scout — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:42:24 +0000

i will try it

By: Old Scout 1960 era

Old Scout 1960 era — Thu, 31 May 2007 03:55:39 +0000

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?

By: Juniata Boy

Juniata Boy — Wed, 02 May 2007 00:25:50 +0000

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

By: glswindle

glswindle — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:37:42 +0000

sweet

By: Drakel

Drakel — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 21:03:19 +0000

You could put matchboxes in the Altoids tins for your camping trip. And put the Altoid tins in a old, closable, lightweight, toolbox.

By: wise

wise — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:23:49 +0000

you can put altoids in them, too.

By: mr cheese

mr cheese — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:36:13 +0000

neat-o

By: TauraStarr

TauraStarr — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 19:38:26 +0000

Cool ! I’ll try it out !

By: SS

SS — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 01:23:22 +0000

You can also use cans.

By: Pedro's Keeper

Pedro's Keeper — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:21:44 +0000

Yes! And a great place to store these tins is in a sturdy shoe-box. Each tin should be marked by category (stamps, screws,coins..etc.) and then placed in the shoe box. If you list what’s in each tin (alphabetically on the outside of the shoe box), you can put all the stuff away neatly on a shelf or bookcase. The challenge is getting enough tins…