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Russell Tribby
01-01-2009, 9:40 AM
Does anyone have a good source for plastic quart containers? The majority of the finishes that I use are wb and I've noticed that the lips of the containers are starting to rust, some of them severely. I like the plastic gallon containers that Target Coatings has and would like something similar but in the quart size.

Howard Acheson
01-01-2009, 12:21 PM
I use plastic mayonnaise jars. They have plastic tops. I put a double layer of plastic rap over the top first, then screw on the cap.

I throw out opened finish more than three months old.

Larry Browning
01-01-2009, 12:51 PM
Walmart. Good selection and cheap! I'd also bet there is one near you.
I bought some with screw on lids that have measurement marks on them as well. I keep my transfast dyes in them. They pour out drip free too.

Russell Tribby
01-01-2009, 1:25 PM
Larry, are they in the paint/hardware section? I'll take a look next time I'm there.

Tony Joyce
01-01-2009, 1:41 PM
These are the ones I use.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog_name=USPlastic&category_name=3&product_id=134

Or these.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog_name=USPlastic&category_name=3&product_id=14499

These work good for gallon cans.
http://www.dalescorp.com/products/pourit.html

Or quarts.
http://www.dalescorp.com/products/jrpourit.html

Tony Joyce

Larry Browning
01-01-2009, 2:53 PM
Larry, are they in the paint/hardware section? I'll take a look next time I'm there.
No, houseware I think. I think they are intended for food storage. But they are clear plastic with screw on lids. The come in several sizes.

Marlin Williams
01-06-2009, 8:47 AM
Try the dollar stores, big lots, etc... They have a lot of items like that and are usually much cheaper then others.