[R-390] Transit cases

[Cecil Acuff]

My Local doesn't even have that.

And don't trust the so called "UPS Stores" franchiase to have it or do it 
properly for that matter.  I've not had good luck with them on heavy items I 
have received.

Cecil
K5DL
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
To: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: [R-390] Transit cases


> Folks, it is ONLY the BIG UPS centers that have this type of equipment.
>
> The "local" UPS store DOES have the bags, and the dual chemical
> compounds in bags that are sized for different boxes.  These are the
> break the barrier between the two halves and mix rapidly, insert in box,
> place item to be shipped.
>
> One "might" have a chance of procuring the necessary components from
> said location.
>
> Bob - N0DGN
>
> On 1/5/2011 10:33 AM, george stringe wrote:
>> Oops forgot the link   http://www.ezflofoam.com/
>>
>> george
>>
>> On 1/4/2011 10:39 PM, 2002tii wrote:
>>> Roy wrote (regarding foam-in-place packing):
>>>
>>>> I *think* folks are referring to the professional setups found in some
>>>> not all UPS central hub facilities and other industrial places.  Big
>>>> investment to equip yourself.
>>> That is certainly what I meant by "foam packing."
>>>
>>>> I suppose one could use enough cans of "Good Stuff"  (Great Stuff ?)
>>>> spray foam from the home store to do the job, but I think the cost
>>>> might exceed having it done for you at the shipping point.  And the
>>>> resiliency of the foam may be less (more rigid) than the shippers
>>>> material.
>
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