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Permalink Reply by Dan Sleep on August 15, 2010 at 1:42pm

Why is there a gap?? A cigar box should have a good seal to keep the cigars from drying out.

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Permalink Reply by Nathan King on August 15, 2010 at 5:35pm

I think it's just the style of that box. I've got one too, an Indian Tabac Cigar box, and it's got that same style gap (as it has those little slices of wood inside the box... ya know what I'm talking about?)

David, I'm not sure where to try... maybe a hobby type store, or online. I would think rather than a clasp latch, a swinging hook style latch would work for that (as it might be longer with more reach). As far where to find it man, good luck! Keep us posted....

Iggy said:

Why is there a gap?? A cigar box should have a good seal to keep the cigars from drying out.

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Permalink Reply by Bob Harrison on August 15, 2010 at 5:56pm

Drill 4 holes, one hole in each of the corners and bolt it together, Thats what I did with my 1st guitar.
Bob:)

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Permalink Reply by Brett Morgan on August 15, 2010 at 8:27pm

I just bought some of these:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/8-Small-Box-Lid-Latch-Catch-Brass-Plate-w-sc...

Brett

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Permalink Reply by David Robertson on August 16, 2010 at 1:58pm

Yea its a Indian Tabac box. It does have the wood wood inserts inside to fill the gap and keep it sealed. I think the swinging hook type might work. I just havent found any measurements for them. I may just have to buy one and see how it works. I never thought about bolting or screwing it together. I might look into that. Thanks for the input everyone.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Sleep on August 16, 2010 at 2:15pm

Well, you learn something new every day. I did not know those boxes were like that.

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Permalink Reply by William McCauley on August 16, 2010 at 4:29pm

Self adhesive velcro, or a short belt and buckle (old watchband with small pop rivets).

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Permalink Reply by Catalyst on August 16, 2010 at 5:07pm

maybe like a couple of latches from an old suitcase. menards may have them. or ace hardware

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Permalink Reply by Shawn on August 16, 2010 at 5:20pm

What about putting a band of wood in there or binding to fill the gap. Some brass flat stock would look sweet or a bit of that plastic chrome the low riders use on the edge of the car doors could work to spice it up. Just some thoughts

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Permalink Reply by Shawn on August 16, 2010 at 5:25pm

I screw all my boxes closed too cuts down on uwanted rattles. If I need to get into it later it's easy to remove four screws then if it's glued ( the learning lessons of first builds)

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Permalink Reply by YeahDoIt on August 16, 2010 at 10:39pm

Sometimes when I am looking for parts I go to resale stores and look around, maybe there is something on used clothing or a container that I can strip for parts. You might look in your fishing tackle box, perhaps a snap swivel can be modified to fit.

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Permalink Reply by Brett Morgan on August 16, 2010 at 10:48pm

Good idea man, is there such a thing as a counter sunk seat for the screw?(if that makes any sense)

Brett

Shawn said:

I screw all my boxes closed too cuts down on uwanted rattles. If I need to get into it later it's easy to remove four screws then if it's glued ( the learning lessons of first builds)

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