empty powder canisters

[ice2152]

So what other uses has everyone come up with for the canisters? I have few 1 lbers that are empty and want to find a use. Is it recommended to reuse for breaking down 8 lbers? Or for keeping cast pills in? Could just recycle, but if I can use them....

 

[BigRobb]

I recycle them. I always thought that I'd use them to decant the 8lb kegs, but never have. They suck for holding anything but powder I found.

 

[bsand]

Spent primers is what I keep in mine.

 

[kamlooky]

SuperFuddCubb was looking for some a while back.

 

[Reeferman]

Well if anyone around Calgary has some empty one pound containers of Tightgroup or Unique they don't want I will take them.

 

[Ganderite]

I wrap them with masking tape and re-label them with powder from 8 pounds. They hold almost 2 pounds.

 

[cr5]

Well if anyone around Calgary has some empty one pound containers of Tightgroup or Unique they don't want I will take them.

I'm 45 min north of Edmonton, if you're ever in the area PM me and you're welcome to a few of my empties.
I'll sweeten the pot and we can shoot some guns while you're here

 

[zuke]

Store cast boolit's in'em

 

[Reeferman]

I'm 45 min north of Edmonton, if you're ever in the area PM me and you're welcome to a few of my empties.
I'll sweeten the pot and we can shoot some guns while you're here

If I ever do its a deal.

 

[G-Man_Quagmire]

I recycle them. When I take my recycling to the depot and throw then in the appropriate bin, I imagine an anti seeing them sitting there and getting worked into a panic.

 

[Spawn-Inc]

I kept mine thinking I would be buying 8lbers but I think I'll be using them for cast boolits.

 

[wcat]

Why putting the content of a 5 or 8 lbs jug into multiples smaller containers?
I would guest that the opposite would be better, for a more compact and cleaner looking shelf.

 

[wood973]

I use them to break down 8lb containers. I've also chopped a few in half to make bowls to hold projectiles and such.

 

[Frank McFarquhar]

With the 1 lb. containers , I cut the top off & store bullet molds with handles in them.
With the 8 lb. containers , I also cut the top off , but keep the handle , & store either ;
damaged (scrap) brass , damaged lead bullets or dead batteries in them.
These 8 lb. ones are just like any other plastic pail to keep anything . ,,,,,,,,,, Frank

 

[OldDude]

Why putting the content of a 5 or 8 lbs jug into multiples smaller containers?
I would guest that the opposite would be better, for a more compact and cleaner looking shelf.

It's easier to pour the powder into a powder measure from a 1 lb container than from the bigger jugs.

 

[silverfoxdj]

It's easier to pour the powder into a powder measure from a 1 lb container than from the bigger jugs.

^^^^ This I keep a few just for this option as filling my Dillon hoppers can get messy..

 

[GMJim]

So what other uses has everyone come up with for the canisters? I have few 1 lbers that are empty and want to find a use. Is it recommended to reuse for breaking down 8 lbers? Or for keeping cast pills in? Could just recycle, but if I can use them....

I'm looking for a 1 lb container for Bullseye. The 8 Lb. container I bought is too large to be pouring powder into my measure and back again. The smaller container would be easier. If you have an empty Bullseye container I'd be interested in recycling it for you.;-)

 

[Sqr]

Car and Bike parts.

 

[ice2152]

Sorry Jim, I only have imr 4064, hs6 on hand.

 

[ice2152]

I'm venturing into powder coat for cast, maybe I'll use them for that. If anyone has other odd ball ideas, keep them coming.