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tvstickit
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posted: Nov. 5, 2009 @ 6:28p

Has anyone ever tried using expandable foam you buy at the building centers to package items that sometimes get damaged when thrown?

the stuff you get in a can to fill in those crevices and so on?

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davef139
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posted: Nov. 5, 2009 @ 7:13p

Not worth the cost imo unless you are dealing in high end fragile materials.

tvstickit
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posted: Nov. 5, 2009 @ 7:52p

davef139 said:Not worth the cost imo unless you are dealing in high end fragile materials.

yes they are high end fragile items..

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posted: Nov. 5, 2009 @ 8:42p

tvstickit said:davef139 said:Not worth the cost imo unless you are dealing in high end fragile materials.

yes they are high end fragile items..

Wrap the item in plastic. Now use the minimal expanding type of foam. After it cures then pack with lots of padding in a strong box.

tvstickit
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posted: Nov. 5, 2009 @ 9:10p

henny said:tvstickit said:davef139 said:Not worth the cost imo unless you are dealing in high end fragile materials.

yes they are high end fragile items..

Wrap the item in plastic. Now use the minimal expanding type of foam. After it cures then pack with lots of padding in a strong box.

so this has been used ?

just was not sure if it would be good idea but will give it a try..

Yo Ma-Ma
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posted: Nov. 5, 2009 @ 11:41p

Message edited by: Yo Ma-Ma on 2009-11-15 22:23:56 CST

cughre
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posted: Nov. 6, 2009 @ 12:42a

tvstickit said:davef139 said:Not worth the cost imo unless you are dealing in high end fragile materials.

yes they are high end fragile items..

How are you shipping? I would make sure that there is also enough insurance.

tvstickit
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posted: Nov. 6, 2009 @ 7:28a

cughre said:tvstickit said:davef139 said:Not worth the cost imo unless you are dealing in high end fragile materials.

yes they are high end fragile items..

How are you shipping? I would make sure that there is also enough insurance.

shipping with FedEx and been getting a few items broken.
All my items are insured but tired of the claims.

itztime
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posted: Nov. 6, 2009 @ 8:51a

I think this is a great idea.....I hope it works, I don't see why it wouldn't, once you perfect a method.

dcg9381
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posted: Nov. 6, 2009 @ 10:59a

I've seen people do this, they spray it into plastic which molds around the item.

st0ney71
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posted: Nov. 6, 2009 @ 12:34p

Martin Logan uses expandable foam to pack their electrostatic speakers for worldwide shipping. One of the best packing material unless your box gets punctured by the forks of a forklift.