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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Lostmind on June 03, 2017, 04:49:07 PM

Title: A " Why's it" box
Post by: Lostmind on June 03, 2017, 04:49:07 PM
Weird box from the Flea today.
I can't figure out why it has such a heavy duty spring loaded lid. The Hinge is three times what's needed.
I found a ProtectoSeal Comp. , but no info on 284A box
6" x 6 " on lid x 3 1/2" high
Looks like it was made to slide out of a cabinet? has the small handle on front.
It's heavy.
Any clues?

Sorry , lost a photo of the overview. I'll get one later.
Photos added
Title: Re: A " Why's it" box
Post by: skipskip on June 03, 2017, 08:53:39 PM
Fire?

Security?

Title: Re: A " Why's it" box
Post by: cody6268 on June 13, 2017, 07:59:14 PM
Looks like the boxes often found on the running boards of old fire trucks to me. Often, those of that size held a first aid kit.
Title: Re: A " Why's it" box
Post by: Lostmind on June 13, 2017, 08:53:45 PM
Here's another odd one.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/266532786/metal-parts-cleaner-protectoseal-co?ref=market

They make fire protection pieces. Still would like to know the purpose of this one.

cody6268 , thanks for the input
Title: Re: A " Why's it" box
Post by: lptools on June 14, 2017, 04:27:48 AM
Hello, Lostmind. I believe that style is still made by Just-Rite. You would pour whatever solvent you are using into the can, right through the screen, but not higher than the screen.. Then you would press down with a rag, to dispense just enough liquid to dampen or soak the rag. Close the lid, and safe storage for the solvent. Regards, Lou