Altoids-Style Tin Container for Small Item Storage

Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Shaped like a classic mint tin, so you get a familiar slim container
- An open box with a lid, so you can stash small items on a desk or shelf
- Plain simple sides with no fancy curves, for a clean basic look
- Made to order in the USA after you place your order
- Works as a generic case for small parts, tools, or trinkets
What do you do with all the loose odds and ends on your desk? This tin container gives you a simple spot to hold them. It is shaped like a classic mint tin, with the same low profile and rectangular shape people know well.
The design skips the fancy curved edges of the original and keeps things plain and simple. It works as a small case for things like paper clips, pins, beads, or other small parts you want off your desk and out of a drawer.
This tin is made as a standalone container, not a copy of any branded product. It is made to order in the USA once you place your order, so you get a container built for exactly what you need it for.
2.3k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by langfordw. We did not draw it.
Shared under GNU GPL. See the original design