plastic film can - dumb question

ecostigny · 11-01-2019, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by dlh

they do, indeed! I used to drill a few small holes in them sort of randomly and fill 'em about halfway with catnip.

Catnip in the film canisters? I like it (and so will our cats)!

35mmfilmfan · 11-01-2019, 03:14 PM - **1 Like**

I keep one with Trebor Extra-Strong mints in, as the paper packaging is non moisture-proof, and also disintegrates when stuffed into a pocket. I tell people the mints are Horse Tranquilizers ...

**TwoUptons** · 11-01-2019, 07:00 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

I keep one with Trebor Extra-Strong mints in, as the paper packaging is non moisture-proof, and also disintegrates when stuffed into a pocket. I tell people the mints are Horse Tranquilizers ...

So where do you keep your horse tranquilizers? Mixing those up would not be a good mistake to make

My daughter likes to make tiny flower vases out of them.

25 or so years ago, as a prank at work, colleagues would invert a can of "canned air" and spray a bit of the cold gas into a canister (Fuji ones worked the best).
Then, they'd snap on the lid, set the canister on the counter, and walk away.
A short period of time later (though hard to predict), the gas would heat up and expand, sending the canister flying across the room with a satisfying "pop!"

That's on the list of things to not do to the significant other...

-Eric

**microlight** · 11-02-2019, 04:26 AM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

I keep one with Trebor Extra-Strong mints in

That's a great idea.

ecostigny · 11-02-2019, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

So where do you keep your horse tranquilizers? Mixing those up would not be a good mistake to make

My daughter likes to make tiny flower vases out of them.

25 or so years ago, as a prank at work, colleagues would invert a can of "canned air" and spray a bit of the cold gas into a canister (Fuji ones worked the best).
Then, they'd snap on the lid, set the canister on the counter, and walk away.
A short period of time later (though hard to predict), the gas would heat up and expand, sending the canister flying across the room with a satisfying "pop!"

That's on the list of things to not do to the significant other...

-Eric

Ah, fun with physics!

Frito · 11-03-2019, 12:50 PM

I have found many uses for them, some legal and some not so much. But they are great for small parts and such. Like they say Don,t leave home without them.

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11-01-2019, 01:35 PM	#31
ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	Originally posted by dlh they do, indeed! I used to drill a few small holes in them sort of randomly and fill 'em about halfway with catnip. Catnip in the film canisters? I like it (and so will our cats)!

11-01-2019, 03:14 PM - 1 Like	#32
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	I keep one with Trebor Extra-Strong mints in, as the paper packaging is non moisture-proof, and also disintegrates when stuffed into a pocket. I tell people the mints are Horse Tranquilizers ...

11-01-2019, 07:00 PM - 2 Likes	#33
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,215	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan I keep one with Trebor Extra-Strong mints in, as the paper packaging is non moisture-proof, and also disintegrates when stuffed into a pocket. I tell people the mints are Horse Tranquilizers ... So where do you keep your horse tranquilizers? Mixing those up would not be a good mistake to make My daughter likes to make tiny flower vases out of them. 25 or so years ago, as a prank at work, colleagues would invert a can of "canned air" and spray a bit of the cold gas into a canister (Fuji ones worked the best). Then, they'd snap on the lid, set the canister on the counter, and walk away. A short period of time later (though hard to predict), the gas would heat up and expand, sending the canister flying across the room with a satisfying "pop!" That's on the list of things to not do to the significant other... -Eric

11-02-2019, 04:26 AM	#34
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan I keep one with Trebor Extra-Strong mints in That's a great idea.

11-02-2019, 08:05 PM	#35
ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	Originally posted by TwoUptons So where do you keep your horse tranquilizers? Mixing those up would not be a good mistake to make My daughter likes to make tiny flower vases out of them. 25 or so years ago, as a prank at work, colleagues would invert a can of "canned air" and spray a bit of the cold gas into a canister (Fuji ones worked the best). Then, they'd snap on the lid, set the canister on the counter, and walk away. A short period of time later (though hard to predict), the gas would heat up and expand, sending the canister flying across the room with a satisfying "pop!" That's on the list of things to not do to the significant other... -Eric Ah, fun with physics!

11-03-2019, 12:50 PM	#36
Frito New Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Waco Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 17	I have found many uses for them, some legal and some not so much. But they are great for small parts and such. Like they say Don,t leave home without them.