[Boatanchors] Packing Material

[Dave Merrill]

Had the same experience. Found out they will cut it down if you ask.

Dave N9ZC

On Fri, Apr 15, 2022, 10:25 AM Nick England <navy.radio at gmail.com> wrote:

> I once went to Home Despot on a very windy day and bought a sheet of that
> 4x8 insulation foam. The next time I went, I carried a box cutter to slice
> it in half before carrying it out to the parking lot.....
>
> Nick England K4NYW
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>
> On Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 12:18 PM <w5jo at brightok.net> wrote:
>
> > Have you checked your local lumber yards.  They normally sell 1/2 and 1"
> > board for exterior wall insulation in 4 X 8 or so sheets.
> >
> > It may be expensive but also may be a source.
> >
> > Jim
> > W5JO
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> >
> > Greetings Fellow Anchorites,
> > Having not shipped a heavy item for several years, I went to the local
> DIY
> > shop for a couple of sheets of the  rigid white foam insulation sheets I
> > always used for the inner packaging. I was dismayed that they no longer
> > carry the stuff.
> > A quick search on the internet suggests all retailers are in the same
> > situation.
> > Question. Assuming stiff foam boards are not available, what is the
> > alternative? Material must be rigid to support heavy items,  light
> weight,
> > and be relatively thick. Thanks for the help.
> > Keith ve3gem
> >
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