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Storage containers at PA

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Bought a couple of black plastic totes at PA a few weeks ago and have been using them in my loading room. Roughly 12x16x6 deep and stackable $3.99 ea. Will be getting a few more next trip into Saskatoon. Solid bottom so could be used for wet jobs as well as dry.
 
I use these too. Great for holding parts while you disassemble machinery. Then just pour in some solvent to clean up the parts. Strong, cheap and stackable when not in use
 
I bought some smaller ones at Canadian Tire a while back, they called them shoe storage containers. Clear plastic and hold liquid but a bit on the fragile side, used them for sorting and storing 223 cases.
 
@Tom O they also have narrow ones - the same length but half the width.

For bluing and other ops needing smaller I cut a 4l milk jug down to the height I need. Cheap and effective. Even smaller I use a 1L plastic milk jug. (I get them in B.C. on vacation)
 
I’ll take a look when the weather warms up a bit the dollar shop near me is basically out of stock, the milk jugs are a good idea. This is my first time dealing with Caswell Canada and had no problems.
 
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