tvstickit
Member
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?
posted: Nov. 5, 2009 @ 6:28p
davef139
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Nov. 5, 2009 @ 7:13p
Not worth the cost imo unless you are dealing in high end fragile materials.
tvstickit
Member
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..
henny
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Nov. 5, 2009 @ 8:42p
tvstickit said: davef139 said: Not worth the cost imo unless you are dealing in high end fragile materials.
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
Member
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. 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
Charter Member
posted: Nov. 5, 2009 @ 11:41p
cughre
Addicted Member
posted: Nov. 6, 2009 @ 12:42a
tvstickit said: davef139 said: Not worth the cost imo unless you are dealing in high end fragile materials.
How are you shipping? I would make sure that there is also enough insurance.
tvstickit
Member
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.
shipping with FedEx and been getting a few items broken.
itztime
Member
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
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Nov. 6, 2009 @ 10:59a
I've seen people do this, they spray it into plastic which molds around the item.
st0ney71
Broke Member
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.
Stoned
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 6, 2009 @ 12:57p
They should pack eggs like that!
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