need help packaging a machine
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I saw a really good thread about a week ago on packaging machines and now I can't find it! My question is: what kind of foam works best and where can I find it? Any help would be great!
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Open cell foam. DO NOT USE Styrofoam or bubble wrap
Open cell foam. DO NOT USE Styrofoam or bubble wrap
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I've used a combination of double boxing, bubble wrap, styrofoam, and 30lb kraft paper for years without any problems. If I can save a few bucks on open celled foam I'd be happy to use it but ebay seems pretty high. Any other low cost sources?
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The price does seem high but I figured I'd just pass the cost onto the buyer. I might look into costo see if they have this. It's been my experience that staples or office max stores are more expensive than ebay for shipping supplies. Any advice you can offer Steve?
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You can find it at fabric stores that also sell upholstery supplies. That is what it's used for most often, padded furniture.
The cheapest way to get it - go to a thrift store and pick up a overstuffed ugly chair for $5 - then take it home and take it apart.
The cheapest way to get it - go to a thrift store and pick up a overstuffed ugly chair for $5 - then take it home and take it apart.
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Macybaby, please let me know how it worked out and what you did. I dread the anxiety shipping these would cause. I don't want to take the fun out of finding these a new home by making it stressful.
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Truth is I get it for free... ( I actually can (and have) shipped folks a box full of foam to use to ship my machines) if you need some and cannot find it local, PM me
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