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Aluminum Project Enclosure

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270-238

 | Catalog #: 270-238
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Product Summary

Tinker inside the box.

This sturdy aluminum project enclosure is easy to drill and works great for your special electronics project. Includes four screws.

  • All-aluminum construction
  • Easy to drill
  • Dimensions: 5.25x3.0x2.125" (13.3x7.6x5.4cm )
Pricing and availability: Please note that all prices are subject to change without prior notice. Prices advertised on this site are for online orders only. Prices on some items may differ from those advertised in RadioShack stores. All merchandise may not be available at all stores, and all stores may not participate in all sales promotions. We recommend you contact the store to confirm product availability and price.

What's in the box

  • Aluminum Project Enclosure
  • Screw (4)
 

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Manufacturer Warranty

  • Parts: 90 days
  • Labor: 90 days
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RadioShackAluminum Project Enclosure
 
4.2

(based on 22 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Versatile (12)
  • Rugged (10)
  • Reliable (8)
  • Cheap (3)
  • Good length (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • High-end equipment (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (8), Power user (7), Casual user (4)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (16), Business (6)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (9)

    Reviewed by 22 customers

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    4.0

    Nice to get an good box at the shack

    By John the amazein

    from KCMO

    About Me Enthusiast

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Consistent Performance
    • PRICE
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • Needs More Density

    Best Uses

    • Audio Equipment

    Comments about RadioShack Aluminum Project Enclosure:

    I am using this box to make a tube amp....

    a couple boxes because i can get them local ... price is good but too small....

    would like to see more aluminum products because they block interference and just look sweet finished......

    would love to see some stuff with thicker diecast enclosures sheet is nice however

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Simple, yet WELL MADE Box

    By Lost Spaniard

    from Upper California South

    About Me Enthusiast

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Assembles Easily
    • Bravo for China
    • Looks Clean
    • Multi-Purpose

    Cons

    • A Bit Narrow

    Best Uses

    • MCDP Remote Unit
    • Remote Control Box
    • Remote Switch Box

    Comments about RadioShack Aluminum Project Enclosure:

    This project box is capable of housing the five SPDT switches needed for a MCDP Remote Unit - they all fit just fine. Normally, the MCDP Remote Unit is about 5" x 4" x 2", but this project box is just around the ballpark. The MCDP Remote Unit will turn out a bit narrow (5 1/4" x 3" x 2 1/8"), but it's compactness is an added plus if you carry such a tool in your bag. If you don't know what a MCDP Remote Unit is, don't worry about it, this project box has lots of uses. I plan to buy more as I need them.

    • Primary use:
    • Business
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    4.0

    Great little box for RF projects

    By John

    from Exeter, PA

    About Me Enthusiast

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Good Length
    • Rugged
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • Only one size available

    Best Uses

    • RF projects

    Comments about RadioShack Aluminum Project Enclosure:

    If it's the size you needed you won't be disappointed.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Aluminum Project Enclosure by Radio Shac

    By Mike

    from Falls Gulch VA

    About Me Power User

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Available
    • Cheap

    Cons

    • Bigger than I need

    Best Uses

    • Small electronic projects

    Comments about RadioShack Aluminum Project Enclosure:

    Radio Shack used to have a couple of smaller aluminum boxes, but this is the only size they have now. I wish the smaller ones were still available since a lot of what I build could fit in a box half the size. But then Radio Shack used to sell a lot of DIY parts that they no longer sell, so it's either take what's handy or buy on line.

    • Primary use:
    • Business
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    (13 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Aluminum Box 270-238 Size

    By Jim

    from Indianapolis, IN

    About Me Enthusiast

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about RadioShack Aluminum Project Enclosure:

          Customer service says the size is
          5.25x3.0x2.125" (13.3x7.6x5.4cm ).
          I have not used it yet but wanted other customers to have a way to find the size until Radio Shack adds the size to the description.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Heck of a great project box!

          By Soundbender

          from Stroudsburg, PA

          About Me Power User

          Pros

          • Consistent Performance
          • Customizable
          • Rugged
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • projects

            Comments about RadioShack Aluminum Project Enclosure:

            The versatility is endless and since I manufacture custom stomp boxes, I need an enclosure that is customizable and can take repeated abuse.. The best bang for your buck!!

            • Primary use:
            • Business
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No
             
            4.0

            Versatile Little Box

            By Bow To Ed

            from Whidbey Island

            About Me Power User

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Cost Effective
            • Easily Workable
            • Heat Sinking
            • Many Uses
            • Shielding

            Cons

            • Lack of Size Variety
            • Shape Can Be Inconvenient
            • Surface Mars Easily

            Best Uses

            • Audio Dummy Load
            • AudioGuitar Preamp
            • Small Power Supply
            • Vacuum Tube Adapter

            Comments about RadioShack Aluminum Project Enclosure:

            -I've used this box for many different projects, such as resistive speaker simulators, bench power supplies, and other useful small tools. In a modular setting this box could be even more useful. My gripe about it is that they don't offer a larger box. I'd definitely jump on one if RS offered one twice as large, as it would be good for complete projects. Another improvement would be a change in shape. I've often had to decide which half of the box to mount components on to avoid connecting both sides of the clam shell with wires.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No
             
            5.0

            Great for high Volt applications

            By Bomber

            from LA, CA

            About Me Casual User

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Consistent Performance
            • Rugged
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about RadioShack Aluminum Project Enclosure:

                this is a really great box for use with high voltage applications. the thing that is so great about it is that it is very easy to ground it. when working with 120VAC, it is important to ground your projects!!!!!

                • Primary use:
                • Personal
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                finishes well

                By KJ4ZVQ

                from cleveland, AL

                About Me Enthusiast

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Blocks interference
                • Easaly drilled
                • Rugged
                • Sturdy
                • Versatile

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • High-End Equipment
                  • Travel

                  Comments about RadioShack Aluminum Project Enclosure:

                  it works great for what it is. i built a mini guitar amp in mine and it was just the right size. scruffed it with steel wool and spray painted it to a very nice effect. truely a great buy

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Perfect for Sheilding an RF Pre-Amp

                  By Linda

                  from Stockton, CA

                  About Me Enthusiast

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Consistent Performance
                  • Good Length
                  • Versatile

                  Cons

                  • None

                  Best Uses

                  • High-End Equipment

                  Comments about RadioShack Aluminum Project Enclosure:

                  I use this box to house an antenna mounted pre-amp for the VHF Weather Satellite Band between 137 and 138 Mhz. Not being weatherproof does not present a problem,as I use PVC pipe over this enclosure to make it weather resistant.

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal

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