Custom storage box

[CKorfmann]

So I think I'm probably going to have to make a custom storage box out of the Big Box that I have.  I'm ready to start making the custom tiles and with Chri5lynn's tiles come soon, I'm going to need it.  Anyone have any ideas or pictures they'd like to show of good ideas?  It would be a great help.

[lacychrisvain]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacychrisvain/4035074586/
I just join the forum and started 2 weeks ago to play Carcassonne. I am now creating a box for the game. It is not finish yet and I will post more pics when done.

[Scott]

Nice. I just finished my first ever wood project today, but I don't think I'll ever be that skilled.

[skipboris]

I'm working on a paper version that will fit the big box along with two towers for gameplay.  It should fit all expansions plus all the ocean expansions.

[Novelty]

Nice. I just finished my first ever wood project today, but I don't think I'll ever be that skilled.

That can be misinterpreted so many different ways

I'm working on a paper version that will fit the big box along with two towers for gameplay.  It should fit all expansions plus all the ocean expansions.

Sorry, paper version?  I can't picture what you're describing...

[skipboris]

I'm working on a paper version that will fit the big box along with two towers for gameplay.  It should fit all expansions plus all the ocean expansions.

Sorry, paper version?  I can't picture what you're describing...
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I'm using card stock to create labeled dividers that will separate all the expansions.  I'll post it here once I'm done.  You will be able to print it out on card stock, then cut and fold and glue it together to make proper holding cells.

[Novelty]

I'm using card stock to create labeled dividers that will separate all the expansions.

Oh, OK, I understand what you're saying now.  That's a neat idea.  I am creating tuckboxes and storing my tiles inside tuckboxes in teh BGG box, but your method works as well.

[skipboris]

I'm using card stock to create labeled dividers that will separate all the expansions.

Oh, OK, I understand what you're saying now.  That's a neat idea.  I am creating tuckboxes and storing my tiles inside tuckboxes in teh BGG box, but your method works as well.

It's basically this:

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/363248?size=original

except super sized.

[Whaleyland]

Oooh. Nice. I approve. I don't use two towers or the ocean fan expansion, but I do have 180 blank tiles that need a home and certainly can't find it in the current big box's layout. I just had a discussion with tuckbox guy over at BGG and we basically realized that if HiG/RGG makes any more expansions, there will be no room left in the Big Box (I) to store just the official expansions. As it is, you have to leave out all duplicate versions of expansions, as well as the non-expansion elements of Wheel of Fortune, just to fit them in the slots and tower in the box. Sad times. Very sad times.

[CKorfmann]

I can't fit the tower into my big box.  I have reorganized some of the slots and use tuck boxes (or rubber bands... shutter... ) to keep the other small sets together on top.  I also take apart the tower to store it in the box.  I don't like doing that, but it works.  So far I've made just 20 fan-made expansion tiles.  Hoping to get some more done soon.  The are just going to be banded on the top too until I get to work on the box. 

Here's what I'm thinking.  I haven't seen the first Big Box, I have #2.  I assume they are similar in layout except for having storage spot for the tower.  It seems to me that there is a lot of wasted space in the box.  I will likely trim out the plastic for all the storage spots for the tiles and leave the two deep bins on the side for meeple storage.  Then I'll make two cardboard trays to fit in the box.  I think it should easily accomodate tiles two deep.  If I'm able to do what I'd like, I can make dividers and label all the sections per expansion.  It works well in my mind, hopefully it will in reality also!

[skipboris]

I can't fit the tower into my big box.  I have reorganized some of the slots and use tuck boxes (or rubber bands... shutter... ) to keep the other small sets together on top.  I also take apart the tower to store it in the box.  I don't like doing that, but it works.  So far I've made just 20 fan-made expansion tiles.  Hoping to get some more done soon.  The are just going to be banded on the top too until I get to work on the box. 

Here's what I'm thinking.  I haven't seen the first Big Box, I have #2.  I assume they are similar in layout except for having storage spot for the tower.  It seems to me that there is a lot of wasted space in the box.  I will likely trim out the plastic for all the storage spots for the tiles and leave the two deep bins on the side for meeple storage.  Then I'll make two cardboard trays to fit in the box.  I think it should easily accomodate tiles two deep.  If I'm able to do what I'd like, I can make dividers and label all the sections per expansion.  It works well in my mind, hopefully it will in reality also!

Yea the first thing you gotta do is throw out that plastic insert.  After that you get plenty of space.

[scotty13]

Cut some of the plastic off the bottom of the insert, then the tower will fit in it.

[CKorfmann]

Cut some of the plastic off the bottom of the insert, then the tower will fit in it.

Of course!  Why didn't I think of that? 

[CKorfmann]

Going to have to begin this project right away.  I got the Wheel of Fortune for my birthday, so I need to have room for those too.  I have a feeling that my box (Big Box 2) is not going to hold up for very long.  I might need to consider an alternative.  I'll let you know how it turns out, if I ever get it finished!

[CKorfmann]

Still have made no progress in this endevor.  Anybody have any new news on stroage containers?

I can't find the tread about the boxes that somebody found at Michaels craft supply store.