W W 1 Detonator tin size

[Christoff]

I'm currently working on a project to build a Grenade box. I bought the plans and labels from the Tommys Pack Fillers site . One or two of the measurements are little awry but I've now sorted that. My attention is now on the other bits and pieces that need to be included, hence my query about the size of the base plug key I posted yesterday, as at this moment in time I'm intending to fashion my own (he says with blind ignorance)

Could anyone help me in regards to the size of the detonator tins that were used during the Great War. The plans show the tin to be 3 and half inch in diamater but gives no clue as to the depth. I'd be very grateful if someone who owns a tin could supply me with the answer .

Kind Regards

Christoff

 

[siegfreid]

Millsbomber has a selection of original det. cans . He may be able to help.

 

[millsbomber]

Hope this helps,,,, Dave

 

[Snufkin]

Good luck with the tin plate fabrication...



Tom.

 

[Christoff]

Dave, Tom
Many thanks for for your feedback its greatly appreciated . I'll let you know how I get on...gulp

Kind Regards

Chris

 

[hangarman]

From memory the treacle sponge tin is about the same dimensions!

All you would need to do then make then is the lid.... and eat some treacle sponge....
Hangarman

 

[Christoff]

Thanks Hangerman, I've managed to find an old malt whiskey tin with is just about the right diameter. It just needs to be cut down to the right height . I've also managed to find a lid which as come off a boiled sweet tin. once painted up they should look the part.

Regards

Christoff