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Re: "Fixing" movable dividers in Plano boxes
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lugnet.storage
Date: 
Tue, 14 Dec 1999 01:22:06 GMT
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For now, I'm using a pair of tweezers to lift smaller bits out of smaller bins.
I haven't yet got around to doing an experiment using Shoe Goo as an adhesive.
I intend to try it on the Plano plastic, and on a Lego brick, so I'll know
whether or not it deforms/defaces the material during the 24-hour full-cure
time.
I'll keep you apprised.
K.M.

In lugnet.storage, Mike Faunce writes:
> Has anyone glued the dividers in place on their Plano boxes?  I've got about
> a dozen or so of the 3700 series boxes and many of them are divided into as
> many sections as possible and I don't see changing them.  Many times when I
> go to get a bunch of a specific part I end up pulling out one of the
> dividers.  Having to re-sort two bins to straighten things back out is, to
> say the least, a hassle.  Frustrating, distracting and train-of-thought
> breaking all come to mind.
> 
> I don't want to use the wrong type of glue on them and cause the containers
> (or the LEGO to be stored in them) any harm.
> 
> I don't mind if it's permanent or semi-permanent.  Would rubber cement work
> and still allow the pieces to be (forcefully) removed later?  Or would
> typical plastic glue be best (with plenty of time for drying)?  Or would
> fumes from the glue bother the LEGO ABS?
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> Mike
> --
> Mike Faunce
> mike at faunce dot com
> LUGNET #96



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  "Fixing" movable dividers in Plano boxes
 
Has anyone glued the dividers in place on their Plano boxes? I've got about a dozen or so of the 3700 series boxes and many of them are divided into as many sections as possible and I don't see changing them. Many times when I go to get a bunch of a (...) (27 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.storage)

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