need insights on finding big cartons

[Chuck Guzis]

On 28 Jan 2007 at 17:10, Paxton Hoag wrote:

> I use the foam packing discarded by them to protect large items like
> CPUs. Often it is block and sheet hard foam. I cut it up with a
> kitchen serrated knife to fit the inside of the box. I have learned
> how to cut up all kinds of hard foam, including things like custom
> molded monitor inserts although I prefer sheet and block.

That sheet styrofoam comes in the form of insulation in large sheets 
from your local home-improvement store.  Use a utility knife to score 
both sides, then just snap it as you would a piece of gypsum board 
(sheetrock).  Much neater than trying to cut with a saw (less in the 
way of those foam "crumbs").

Unless you're shipping small light items, forget styrofoam "peanuts". 
 They can shift, leaving a large heavy item free to move inside the 
box.

Cheers,
Chuck