What to do with boxes?

8zeros · 03-05-2014, 08:52 PM

Empty boxes. I save them but I don't know why. About 15 years ago I threw a bunch away or gave some away. Now I have a big stack of them again.
I use them for nuts and bolts. Pieces and parts. Sh!t and stuff. But I was wondering what others have done with their empty boxes.
Watcha say?

Remo · 03-05-2014, 08:55 PM

My wife uses some of mine for crafts and whatnot. Cool ones I keep, others toss.

smokin5 · 03-05-2014, 09:06 PM

I have a good friend who covers them in cigar labels
and other assorted fabrics, then sells them as 'art'.
If you ever want to unload some, let me know
& I'll cover your postage.

AdamJoshua · 03-05-2014, 09:06 PM

I've used a couple to put beads in, they are great because they are shallow and the beads are spread out / more surface area. Others I have given to friends for whatever they wanted, one guy is making a cigar box guitar with his son as a hobby project, I gave him a large box (2) and a couple for his son, smaller box for smaller guitar.

ir13 · 03-05-2014, 09:08 PM

I use the cabs and SLB boxes for singles and the dress boxes make great bonfire starters and smell great in the process.

Flynnster · 03-05-2014, 09:57 PM

I've got a small box that I use for bands, matches from shops, and extra lighters. It's actually getting a bit full, I should probably get another one.

maninblack · 03-05-2014, 11:22 PM

I hoard them like those freaks on TV. Now my basement is full of them. It's a sickness i tell ya.

Jitsupriebe · 03-05-2014, 11:53 PM

I have used 4 to make custom gun storage. Cut foam to fit in box and then cut out for the pistol and mags if needed. They stack nice in the safe!

Porch Dweller · 03-06-2014, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Remo

My wife uses some of mine for crafts and whatnot. Cool ones I keep, others toss.

One addition: my wife tries to sell the one's I don't plan on keeping at our neighborhood yard sale. She probably sells about 1/2 of them.

mikesr1963 · 03-06-2014, 06:05 AM

Depending on how they look, remove the tops and create a wall collage of your favorite smokes in your man cave and/or area.

irratebass · 03-06-2014, 06:32 AM

I used to save them, then the spare bedroom was too cluttered, now just throw them out, or take them to the shop and sell them.

massphatness · 03-06-2014, 07:25 AM

I usually burn them

STEVE S · 03-06-2014, 07:26 AM

My wife also sells my empty boxes at the garage sell. My local B&M made a display wall with the empty boxes, and everyone loves it. Now a lot of the guys are doing this in their houses.

irratebass · 03-06-2014, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by STEVE S

My wife also sells my empty boxes at the garage sell. My local B&M made a display wall with the empty boxes, and everyone loves it. Now a lot of the guys are doing this in their houses.

Once I get my man/cave built (hopefully this year) I plan on doing that too.

czerbe · 03-06-2014, 07:58 AM

I'm planning on making a light stand out of them.

mikesr1963 · 03-06-2014, 06:00 PM

You better save the nice ones cause the FDA want all art work removed from them.

bobarian · 03-06-2014, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mikesr1963

You better save the nice ones cause the FDA want all art work removed from them.

The "FDA"?

8zeros · 03-06-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

The "FDA"?

I think he meant "NSA".

CigarNut · 03-06-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 8zeros

I think he meant "NSA".

As Bob said:

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Originally Posted by bobarian

The "FDA"?

The "NSA"?

Dude Here · 03-06-2014, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 8zeros

I think he meant "NSA".

Nope FDA. Check this out: http://cigarobsession.com/2014/03/03...s-and-the-fda/

If the regulations are passed without modifications you can kiss walk in humis, cigar box artwork and advertising good-bye. The FDA would be able to regulate the amount of nicotine within a cigar and new blends would have to be submitted for approval through the FDA, much like experimental drugs. Seriously scary stuff.

As for empty boxes, I use them to hold all sorts of odds and ends kind of stuff. They make for handy storage of pipe smoking accessories as well.

03-05-2014, 08:52 PM	#1
8zeros What's this button do? Join Date: Dec 2013 First Name: Roger Location: Far from everything Posts: 268 Trading: (0)	What to do with boxes? Empty boxes. I save them but I don't know why. About 15 years ago I threw a bunch away or gave some away. Now I have a big stack of them again. I use them for nuts and bolts. Pieces and parts. Sh!t and stuff. But I was wondering what others have done with their empty boxes. Watcha say? __________________

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Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: What to do with boxes? My wife uses some of mine for crafts and whatnot. Cool ones I keep, others toss. __________________

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smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: What to do with boxes? I have a good friend who covers them in cigar labels and other assorted fabrics, then sells them as 'art'. If you ever want to unload some, let me know & I'll cover your postage. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,785 Trading: (40)	Re: What to do with boxes? I've used a couple to put beads in, they are great because they are shallow and the beads are spread out / more surface area. Others I have given to friends for whatever they wanted, one guy is making a cigar box guitar with his son as a hobby project, I gave him a large box (2) and a couple for his son, smaller box for smaller guitar.

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ir13 PSHC - T1nyH@ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,439 Trading: (44)	Re: What to do with boxes? I use the cabs and SLB boxes for singles and the dress boxes make great bonfire starters and smell great in the process. __________________

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Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: What to do with boxes? I've got a small box that I use for bands, matches from shops, and extra lighters. It's actually getting a bit full, I should probably get another one.

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maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: What to do with boxes? I hoard them like those freaks on TV. Now my basement is full of them. It's a sickness i tell ya. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

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Jitsupriebe Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Jay Location: Las Vegas Posts: 33 Trading: (3)	Re: What to do with boxes? I have used 4 to make custom gun storage. Cut foam to fit in box and then cut out for the pistol and mags if needed. They stack nice in the safe!

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mikesr1963 CAO FLATHEAD Join Date: Jan 2014 First Name: Mister Location: Nuttsville City Posts: 111 Trading: (0)	Re: What to do with boxes? Depending on how they look, remove the tops and create a wall collage of your favorite smokes in your man cave and/or area. __________________ Virginia Ham Smokers Cigar Association: President

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STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: What to do with boxes? My wife also sells my empty boxes at the garage sell. My local B&M made a display wall with the empty boxes, and everyone loves it. Now a lot of the guys are doing this in their houses. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

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mikesr1963 CAO FLATHEAD Join Date: Jan 2014 First Name: Mister Location: Nuttsville City Posts: 111 Trading: (0)	Re: What to do with boxes? You better save the nice ones cause the FDA want all art work removed from them. __________________ Virginia Ham Smokers Cigar Association: President