small electrical box

[Homer]

Does anyone know of any local stores that would sell small electrical enclosures. I just want to put a few switches and a gfi outlet or two in it. Home depot has some online, but I would like to see a few in person
Thanks

 

[TriangleIL]

I called a few electrical supply stores in my area, and was able to go in and check stuff out. You could try the same.

 

[Airplanedoc]

Farm supply stores are good is you have them in your area and way cheaper than home despot

 

[chuckjaxfl]

I'm really surprised that people don't default to a .50 can more often for small jobs like this.
$5-$10 a piece and tough as can be. What don't people like about them? Too ugly?

 

[Dan]

I'm really surprised that people don't default to a .50 can more often for small jobs like this.
$5-$10 a piece and tough as can be. What don't people like about them? Too ugly?

A .50 can?

 

[chuckjaxfl]

 

[gunmetal]

Thats a .30 cal ammo can. The .50 cal is even larger, but you get the idea. I used a .30 cal can for a battery and electrical box on a motorcycle, so it has some good size to it.

 

[Dan]

Where do you find them?

 

[gunmetal]

Gun shows or army surplus stores.

 

[Dan]

Cool, thanks. I've seen those things turned into cigar humidors too!

 

[yjfun]

That's an incredible idea. I've got a few of them laying around the garage and it never even crossed my mind to use one for a control panel. This is definitely going to help the retro look I'm going for.

 

[Homer]

Farm supply stores are good is you have them in your area and way cheaper than home despot

Do these places stock electrical boxes? I don't have any of these real close by, but if they stock these things it would be worth the drive.

 

[Homer]

I called a few electrical supply stores in my area, and was able to go in and check stuff out. You could try the same.

I will have to check out one of these places this weekend

 

[Airplanedoc]

Do these places stock electrical boxes? I don't have any of these real close by, but if they stock these things it would be worth the drive.

Yep, They do in the midwest. Think of them as a Ace hardware only a lot cheaper

 

[trigger]

Thats a .30 cal ammo can. The .50 cal is even larger, but you get the idea. I used a .30 cal can for a battery and electrical box on a motorcycle, so it has some good size to it.

The picture I see is 5.56mm, making it .223, .308 would be 7.62...

I have a few of each from previous deployments. If the anyone is really looking for them I'd recommend gun shows. They'll be a lot cheaper than at a surplus store ($$$$) around here, or online where you have to pay shipping. Craigslist can also be good, or just buy a can full of bullets. New control enclosure AND a few hours of fun!

 

[bagpiperjosh]

would tractor supply sell enclosures? I have one of those close to me, but i couldn't fine anything on their website

 

[Monster Mash]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#electrical-enclosures/=gna4ug

 

[bagpiperjosh]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#electrical-enclosures/=gna4ug

very expensive