Feeling creative? Perhaps you can help identify a clever use for this popular gum container.
You’ve probably seen Orbit or Eclipse gum paks like this at the supermarket checkout. Called the Big-e-Pak, it contains 60 pieces of gum and can be opened in either of two ways: One tab can be opened so you can pour out one or two pieces…
…or the other, larger tab enables you to grab however many pieces you want when opened…
Plus the container is sized to fit in one of your car’s cup holders, or of course it’s handy on your desk.
But what to do with such a neat container when it’s empty?
I spent a few minutes thinking about it, mostly in my shop, and came up with a few ideas:
Dump small nails in the top, dispense with the smaller tab
Use it for dispensing vitamins or supplements in the same manner
Use it to dispense solder, picture wire, twine and the like...
Don't limit your imagination - perhaps it could be used in different positions!
What clever uses can you come up with for the Orbit/Eclipse Big-e-Pak? Please share your ideas by commenting!
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June 18th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Paper Clip Dispenser? Adhere a piece of magnet to the underside of the lid. Shake, flip the lid open, and remove your paper clip(s).
Remove the clear part of the lid, use the base with screw top as a cotton swab holder.
Jewelry Box for when traveling
Looks about the right size for girl scout cookies… could be a crumble-proof cookie/snack transporter.
Goldfish crackers
Pretzels
Ritz
Vienna Fingers
Nutter Butters
Haven’t tried these yet, just also trying to come up with other ideas.
PLEASE people – contribute your ideas… there must be a better hack for this than sending it to recycyling bin. :)
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Kevin Reply:
June 18th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Great ideas, Emily… thanks. I have one on my desk at work with almonds in it.
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September 28th, 2009 at 10:50 am
A geocache! Some camo paint and logbook and your set!
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