Looking for plastic container for japanese water stones

[barryvabeach]

I picked up a few japanese waterstones from Stu, pretty happy with them, but the 1000 grit does need to soak a few minutes before using.  Does anyone have any source for small plastic boxes to store the stone in while sinking.  I went to the dollar store and found some regular plastic storage containers, but they are pretty large.  My stones are around 3 inches by 8 1/2 long by 1 1l2 inch high.   Thanks for any help.

[Stwood_]

I picked up a water stone *tray* from Peachtree at the last years woodshow.
Haven't tried it yet.

[museumguy]

Way back when, I stored mine in Rubbermaid containers. Something like this,  https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubbermaid-Ta...s/16664880

[Hank Knight]

I picked up a few japanese waterstones from Stu, pretty happy with them, but the 1000 grit does need to soak a few minutes before using.  Does anyone have any source for small plastic boxes to store the stone in while sinking.  I went to the dollar store and found some regular plastic storage containers, but they are pretty large.  My stones are around 3 inches by 8 1/2 long by 1 1l2 inch high.   Thanks for any help.

Barry,

I have been using Pelican waterproof micro cases (https://www.pelican-case.com/pelmiccas105.html) for over 10 years and have been very pleased with them. I store my Norton water stones in them and have never had a problem. Since they are stored in water, there's no waiting time for soaking before use. Since each stone has its own case, there is no problem with cross contamination of grits. They are a little pricy, but they are solid and do the job better than anything else I've found. Pelican makes a variety of sizes of the case. The ones I have are perfect for 8" stones.

Hank

[stillgotten]

Barry,

I have been using Pelican waterproof micro cases (https://www.pelican-case.com/pelmiccas105.html) for over 10 years and have been very pleased with them. I store my Norton water stones in them and have never had a problem. Since they are stored in water, there's no waiting time for soaking before use. Since each stone has its own case, there is no problem with cross contamination of grits. They are a little pricy, but they are solid and do the job better than anything else I've found. Pelican makes a variety of sizes of the case. The ones I have are perfect for 8" stones.

Hank

OOps, Ive been cross breeding my water stones for a long time in this coffee container, never knew or thought about any issues with contamination.

https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0l5qXGF1ZdcxC

[barryvabeach]

Hank,  thanks, the pelican looks like the size would be a good fit.

[DaveParkis]

I bought the ones at the dollar store. They're about the size of a shoebox which gives me enough room to flatten them while in the tub.