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We used those for some traveling pieces a number of
years ago and they are very sturdy... but they weigh a
ton... staff needed hand trucks to move them and if they
had to haul them up or down stairs they were quite unhappy.

We also tried custom soft quilted wraps that had sturdy fabric
on the outside, a foam quilting in between and an inner layer
that didn't scratch the contents. .. they worked well is the
person packing the item did a good job in securing the
exhibit piece so it wouldn't slide around... naturally this
stuff doesn't always pack as neatly as square or rectangular
boxes...

Always a hard set of choices and you often don't know what
will work best for you until you try it and then have to correct
the mistakes...

Dave Taylor


> From: Stephanie Hunt <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Informal Science Education Network <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 15:07:19 -0400
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: outreach program cases

> Have you considered using the heavy-duty cases used by musicians and
> technicians to tour their gear? It would take a bit of retrofitting,
> but that would be the absolute sturdiest way to travel kits that I
> can think of... They would be more expensive, but those things are
> indestructible, super-secure, and, well, they look really cool!
>
> SKB and other brands can be found at: http://www.casesandmore.com/
>
> Just a thought.
>
> --Stephanie
>
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>>
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> I am putting together some educational kits for an Outreach Program
>> and am in need of some information on where to purchase cases.
>> Canadian or American companies that any of you guys have experience
>> with would be preferred.  The cases have to be sturdy enough for
>> constant travel by airplane and road vehicles and also be lockable.
>> Of course funding is always at a minimum so information on places
>> that offer reasonable prices and bulk deals would be especially
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Tracy Thoms
>> Program Manager
>> Newfoundland Science Centre
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>>

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