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Post #1 Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 2:16 pm 
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Topic title kind of says it all. I got a $35 reversible go board (13x13 and 9x9) with some melamine stones and plastic bowls. To my surprise, the lids don't stay on any better than with any other bowl. Anyone know a source for ones with firmly attached lids? I'd appreciate detail; rather than saying "use Tupperware," at least a picture would be nice. Thanks!

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Post #2 Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 2:23 pm 
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tquid wrote:
Topic title kind of says it all. I got a $35 reversible go board (13x13 and 9x9) with some melamine stones and plastic bowls. To my surprise, the lids don't stay on any better than with any other bowl. Anyone know a source for ones with firmly attached lids? I'd appreciate detail; rather than saying "use Tupperware," at least a picture would be nice. Thanks!


I have used disposable ziploc containers with screw on tops:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ziploc-Twist-N-Loc-S-Round-Containers-Lids-3ct/14862647

They should be fine for stones that aren't too big.


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Post #3 Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 3:02 pm 
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Thanks skydyr! I also found this from Senseis, for the convenience of future searchers:

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If you go in search for non Go related bowls, keep in mind that the volume should be somewhere in the neighbourhood of 6.5 dl (0.65 L) to be able to fit all the stones. -- Urban Nilsson

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Post #4 Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:22 am 
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TBH, I thought the lids were 'supposed' to be loose ?

I need some sort of straps for when I carry my bowls to the cafe though.

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Post #5 Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 2:09 pm 
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Keith White wrote:
TBH, I thought the lids were 'supposed' to be loose ?

I need some sort of straps for when I carry my bowls to the cafe though.

That's what I thought so too.

One of my sets, purchased from Yellow Mountain Imports, came with a pair of very convenient velcro straps. Perhaps they sell them as a separate item? It also came with a special carrying bag (but I am not satisfied with that item; handle broke).

Most of us struggle with this sooner or later and/or perhaps make people even refrain from taking a set with them. AFAIK there is no practical, cheap solution readily available on the market (except perhaps YMI), so I think many came up with there own personal solution, tying something together?
Else, you may be interested in a 'paulownia' case, often used in Japan, perfect for both storage and transportation. More expensive, but recommendable.


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