Thursday, June 12, 2008

Some maps, foam for packing and equipment cases, car repairs, share docs and making word clouds...

-Motherlode of maps: http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Maps.shtml - FireFox not supported.

-Packing foam: http://www.thefoamfactory.com/packagingfoam/packagingfoam.html
Polyethylene: advantages: closed cell, dense, non-absorbent material lasts 100% to 200% longer than less expensive foams.
disadvantage: 25% more expensive, extremely stiff which may not be suitable for cushioning gear for transport.

Urethane-Ether/Charcoal Foam: advantages: inexpensive, excellent for protecting gear, lasts 7-10 years, available in many densities.

Polyurethane: advantage: inexpensive disadvantage: breaks down quickly, open cell structure absorbs water, isn't as dense as polyethylene.
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Repair tips and prices for car repairs: http://repairpal.com Note the range of repair prices....it's amazing.

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