Trouble finding decent enclosures.

[Algernon]

I would love, absolutely love to do a 2x18500 OKR-T6 box mod, preferably aluminum, batteries running horizontal on the bottom, circuitry and button up top, and a thumbwheel on the side. It seems so simple and I know I can do it because I've done it to other mods and I have experience with the OKR-T chips but what on earth do I put it in?

Radioshack has this nice little squat hard plastic box that is nearly absolutely perfect but it lacks like 2mm in width. Everything seems like it's ALMOST the right enclosure, but I never actually find one that suits it.

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/1590Z062/HM831-ND/409872

This looks like it might do fine but I don't like the thickness of the door but the enclosure itself looks tough as nails. 18500 batteries are right around 2" long but I want a little leeway for battery contacts and the thickness of the box's material.

 

[lazydog01]

Try these Hammond Mfg. - Extruded Aluminum (Metal End Panels) - 1455 Series Enclosures

 

[BJ43]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/252905-where-buy-boxes.html

 

[Algernon]

Try these Hammond Mfg. - Extruded Aluminum (Metal End Panels) - 1455 Series Enclosures

These are reheheahlly nice. Though removing those panels would be a pain for removable batteries. A USB-charging PTN04050 mod would be cool in one. Decisions, decisions.

 

[Rader2146]

I bought one of these to transplant the guts of my VV Gripper into. Should work fine with 18xxx and an OKR reg. Probably even room for an onboard charging board. You can trim it to length as needed.

NEW DIY Aluminum Project Enclosure Box Electronic case 27x62x110mm | eBay

 

[asdaq]

Nice find Rader, I only wish it were a bit smaller. 23.8 ID is quite loose on a 18xxx battery. 19mm inside would be great with the exterior to match. You could actually fit a 7/8" OD 3/4" ID tube in this that would still be loose.