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Cheap bowls (or substitute) with lids that stay shut?
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 2:16 pm
by tquid
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!
Re: Cheap bowls (or substitute) with lids that stay shut?
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 2:23 pm
by skydyr
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/14862647They should be fine for stones that aren't too big.
Re: Cheap bowls (or substitute) with lids that stay shut?
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 3:02 pm
by tquid
Thanks skydyr! I also found this from
Senseis, for the convenience of future searchers:
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
Re: Cheap bowls (or substitute) with lids that stay shut?
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:22 am
by Keith White
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.
Re: Cheap bowls (or substitute) with lids that stay shut?
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 2:09 pm
by sybob
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.