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dw1 12-12-2021 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Baz (Post 11542541)
This is an issue I've noticed I too will have to resolve. Your small aluminum wedge idea is a good one!

I wonder if this how it's done as NASA?

;)
Having worked on aerospace guidance systems early in my career, I can say that yes, this is how NASA (or DoD) would have done it, but with a 50 page document specifying the exact aluminum alloy, the dimensional tolerances (which would be absurdly tight), the mechanical and thermal requirements, the inspection and test procedures, periodic audit requirements, the production report forms, etc., etc.

:D

pwd72s 12-12-2021 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dw1 (Post 11544977)
Having worked on aerospace guidance systems early in my career, I can say that yes, this is how NASA (or DoD) would have done it, but with a 50 page document specifying the exact aluminum alloy, the dimensional tolerances (which would be absurdly tight), the mechanical and thermal requirements, the inspection and test procedures, periodic audit requirements, the production report forms, etc., etc.

:D
LOL! Yep, when a strap or a rubber band made from a length of surgical tubing would work just fine...

dw1 12-12-2021 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by pwd72s (Post 11544978)
LOL! Yep, when a strap or a rubber band made from a length of surgical tubing would work just fine...
Remember that NASA (and one of their contractors - Morton Thiokol) have a very problematic history with large circular rubber objects, i.e. o-rings, that may make them shy away from using large rubber bands... ;)

creaturecat 12-13-2021 08:32 AM
anything more than a suitable rubber band is overthink.

dw1 12-13-2021 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by creaturecat (Post 11545412)
anything more than a suitable rubber band is overthink.
Yeah, and when the rubber band dried out and broke, resulting in my sockets all over the floor, is when I started thinking about other options.

Oh, and more than once I misplaced the special rubber band in the middle of a big job.

IMHO, something attached to the box, and something that is more durable long-term than a rubber band, is a better option.

One other simple option to consider is a pair of screws (one on the top and one on the bottom) with a string attached to one of them, the result being a closure like that used on reusable "interoffice" envelopes.

stevej37 12-13-2021 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by creaturecat (Post 11545412)
anything more than a suitable rubber band is overthink.
I have one of these with a cracked top. How do I fix it? :D
https://images.globalindustrial.com/...=1639152377000

911 Rod 12-13-2021 12:27 PM
I just put a bungie on it and then curse the gods when they get spilled on the floor.
Then I buy a socket organizer and put them in my tool box.

Baz 12-23-2021 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Crowbob (Post 11541533)
I would examine the box to see if there’s some place to put adhesive Velcro strips.
Ended up following Bob's suggestion for now.

Not sure if this is the "ultimate" solution but for this small box it seems to be the easiest for now.

Bought a roll of 1" wide velcro tape, cut a small piece off, and then glued half on top and bottom. I used Gorilla glue.

Thanks, Crowbob!

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1640291536.JPG

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1640291536.JPG

masraum 12-23-2021 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Baz (Post 11555236)
I used Gorilla glue.
Yep, a little dab'll do ya!

Keep it away from your hair and probably your junk.

look 171 12-23-2021 03:31 PM
flat velcro straps


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