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How To: Giant Altoids Lunch Box.

by on Aug 25, 2009

Clever reuse of the all-purpose Altoids tin is a rite of passage for any DIYster, but turning something else entirely INTO an Altoids tin? Well, that’s just plain fun.

“Whether you’re off to school or work, you need something to pack your lunch or snack. Just
like the Flintstones, don’t forget your lunch pail. There is a mini-Altoids lunch box but that will not do if you have a hero, grinder, po’boy or submarine sandwich. Make a custom giant Altoids “tin” lunchbox from cardboard to fit anything you want.”

The design is a simple cardboard box covered in duct tape with a hinged lid. The instructions provide a nice, hi-res photo to create your cover, so get cuttin’!