Boxes? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

scrollerman · 11-08-2007, 03:20 PM

does anyone know where i could get some plain custom cardboard boxes for my projects. not shipping boxes, just plain boxes. or bags or something else if you have any ideas. i wanted something i could put my puzzles and/or other projects in that would support them. thanks!

scrollerman

Plaquerd · 11-08-2007, 03:25 PM

Scrollman
Try this site. http://www.uline.com/
Dave

knothead · 11-08-2007, 04:18 PM

Scrollman,
Just got a new catalog form Associated Bag Company. Lots of great stuff at good prices and they will send free samples at NO COST. http://www.associatedbag.com
Tom

minowevie · 11-08-2007, 09:41 PM

I make alot of my own boxs. the cardboard that refregerators, and stoves and etc. are very thick, and I just hot glue the shapes i wont out of them, hope this helps. also, the big restront suppy stores, have some nice boxs. free or just most any stores, trash finds. your friend Evie

Minnesota scroller · 11-09-2007, 01:21 AM

Evie, you are a thrifty one. Also, very innovative. That's a great idea.

JohnB · 11-09-2007, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minowevie

I make alot of my own boxs. the cardboard that refregerators, and stoves and etc. are very thick, and I just hot glue the shapes i wont out of them, hope this helps. also, the big restront suppy stores, have some nice boxs. free or just most any stores, trash finds. your friend Evie

G'day Evie,
I tend to do the same as you when posting stuff. I can't see any sense in buying a ready made box, that is probably to big anyhow, when I can cut one I have down to size.

I still wrap parcels in Brown paper, although I do also use bubble wrap, these days

I-saw · 11-09-2007, 04:10 AM

You could make your own from sturdy card or even thin plastic using a template.

Find a small cardboard box & take it apart carefully, then trace round it & make a plan which can be used to make boxes from scratch.

Another option is origami. You can construct simple boxes by folding sturdy paper/card. It depends how heavy the item you want boxed is. If it's fairly light, a folded box may be strong enough.

Finding somewhere that suplies plain boxes is more straightforward, but making your own is cheaper.

Bags are also easy to make from paper. Search Google images for cardboard box template or origami box to give yourself an idea.

SNAPPER · 11-09-2007, 07:18 AM

Ditto on Evies suggestion.
Happy Scrolling.

Dean

Rolf · 11-09-2007, 12:21 PM

I get my boxes from
http://www.fetpak.com/
They are right around the corner from where my wife works.
But I have had them ship to the house.

scrollerman · 11-12-2007, 12:59 PM

thanks everyone! great help.

scrollerman

11-08-2007, 03:20 PM	#1
scrollerman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22	Boxes? does anyone know where i could get some plain custom cardboard boxes for my projects. not shipping boxes, just plain boxes. or bags or something else if you have any ideas. i wanted something i could put my puzzles and/or other projects in that would support them. thanks! scrollerman __________________ "You should see what I saw!" Making sawdust with a Delta SS350

11-08-2007, 03:25 PM	#2
Plaquerd Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northwest New Jersey Posts: 1,333	Scrollman Try this site. http://www.uline.com/ Dave __________________ Dave "Tight's tight, too tight's broken" www.lakeviewscrollsawing.com

11-08-2007, 04:18 PM	#3
knothead Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 794	Scrollman, Just got a new catalog form Associated Bag Company. Lots of great stuff at good prices and they will send free samples at NO COST. http://www.associatedbag.com Tom __________________ Tom ____________________ If you always do what you've always done, You'll always get what you have always gotten.

11-09-2007, 01:21 AM	#5
Minnesota scroller Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MN Posts: 1,698	Evie, you are a thrifty one. Also, very innovative. That's a great idea. __________________ Mike Making sawdust with a Dremel 1680. www.picturetrail.com/naturephotos

11-09-2007, 04:10 AM	#7
I-saw Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 143	You could make your own from sturdy card or even thin plastic using a template. Find a small cardboard box & take it apart carefully, then trace round it & make a plan which can be used to make boxes from scratch. Another option is origami. You can construct simple boxes by folding sturdy paper/card. It depends how heavy the item you want boxed is. If it's fairly light, a folded box may be strong enough. Finding somewhere that suplies plain boxes is more straightforward, but making your own is cheaper. Bags are also easy to make from paper. Search Google images for cardboard box template or origami box to give yourself an idea. Last edited by I-saw; 11-09-2007 at 04:25 AM.

11-08-2007, 09:41 PM	#4
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,297	I make alot of my own boxs. the cardboard that refregerators, and stoves and etc. are very thick, and I just hot glue the shapes i wont out of them, hope this helps. also, the big restront suppy stores, have some nice boxs. free or just most any stores, trash finds. your friend Evie

11-09-2007, 07:18 AM	#8
SNAPPER Dino Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fergus Falls,MN Posts: 814	Ditto on Evies suggestion. Happy Scrolling. Dean

11-09-2007, 12:21 PM	#9
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 3,093	I get my boxes from http://www.fetpak.com/ They are right around the corner from where my wife works. But I have had them ship to the house. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

11-12-2007, 12:59 PM	#10
scrollerman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22	thanks everyone! great help. scrollerman __________________ "You should see what I saw!" Making sawdust with a Delta SS350

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