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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: A Word About Forum Spam

    Forums are subject to SPAM just as email is. Occasionally a person will create a post with a link to their website either to get people to visit the...

    Started by Admin‎, 03-06-2009 11:49 AM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Click here to learn some basics about the forum

    First of all welcome to the WoodenCRATES.org forum! Your visit here is a first step to improving your business skills and the crating community as...

    Started by Admin‎, 05-16-2006 12:59 PM
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  1. Block and Brace or packing "Inspectors"

    We have done block and brace jobs in 20' and 40' containers for large oilfield customers and we've met "inspectors" hired by our customer to sign off...

    Started by Joe‎, 01-27-2012 07:07 PM
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    01-30-2012 01:53 PM Go to last post
  2. drawings

    Hi everyone, my name is Tom, i've been building skids/crates for a couple local companies in rural minnesota for the past years, and they have always...

    Started by kr8r.tom‎, 10-10-2011 08:58 AM
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    10-11-2011 09:40 PM Go to last post
  3. New here

    Hello New to the forum. I have been looking for a local crate builder in the Nashville,Tn area. Any help would be great. It will need to be...

    Started by Jericd‎, 11-15-2010 05:50 PM
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    08-24-2011 10:07 AM Go to last post
  4. AkronCrate&Plallet looking to expand business

    Hello all, My name is Matthew I have recently started making crates after years of cabinet building. We have had a constant customer for years and...

    Started by mbreiding‎, 12-14-2010 10:59 PM
    akron, new business, ohio, wood crate
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  5. Needing to build large crates for copper gutters

    Hello, I am needing to build some very long crates, 19ft and 11ft, for copper gutters. Can somebody help me with a design. I have never built...

    Started by pearson‎, 11-05-2010 07:40 PM
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    11-15-2010 04:20 PM Go to last post
  6. Wood Regulkations seminar

    Is there any wood regulations seminar I can go to? Specially information regarding ISPM 15.

    Started by dnepo‎, 10-22-2010 12:36 PM
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    10-30-2010 09:22 AM Go to last post
  7. Best storage solution

    We have several types of materials to send to India via sea freight. It would contain calcium silicate, galvanized metals, power tools, durasteel...

    Started by qgparedes‎, 07-07-2010 04:14 PM
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    07-07-2010 04:43 PM Go to last post
  8. Spec-ing a Crate

    Good morning - I need to supply a design for crates that will be procured in Florida. We normally buy our crates and I give my supplier inside...

    Started by schulzr‎, 03-10-2010 09:14 AM
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    03-10-2010 11:11 AM Go to last post
  9. Moved: Mdf

    Started by dwusa‎, 07-22-2009 07:26 PM
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  10. Basic crating help

    is there any one that could help or a program (that doesnt cost $1000) that i can use to learn basic crating? Im a household mover that would like...

    Started by westcoastmover‎, 01-20-2009 07:55 PM
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    01-23-2009 09:13 AM Go to last post
  11. Getting started in the business??

    I currently own and operate a company where we manufacture and install custom closet and garage organization systems. My business is located in...

    Started by storemore‎, 02-08-2008 11:00 PM
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    12-26-2008 03:40 AM Go to last post
  12. Benefits of plywood boxes to wooden crates?

    What is the advantages and the disadvantages of using plywood boxes for shipment instead of ordinary wooden crates? When is respective material...

    Started by j_holmberg‎, 11-06-2008 08:15 AM
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  13. nails for cleat/plywood fastening

    I plan to buy 1 1/4 ring nails for a Bostich N57 air nailer to fasten 3/4" cleats to 3/8" plywood......(shoot at an angle)....I need to make D6251...

    Started by schulzr‎, 08-07-2008 11:30 AM
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    08-13-2008 10:30 AM Go to last post
  14. How to calculate square footage for crates

    Hi, I just found this site and have been reading a bit and its got a lot of great info on it. I may have overlooked it, and couldn't find an answer...

    Started by jeremy‎, 07-22-2008 11:06 AM
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    07-29-2008 10:39 AM Go to last post
  15. Hardware needed

    Looking at starting a new crating company. I have no source for hardware. I need to understand the basic hardware needed to start and the...

    Started by storemore‎, 02-11-2008 09:50 PM
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    02-13-2008 03:37 PM Go to last post
  16. Custom Avatars

    I have an avatar that is currently uploaded to my profile. Is it possible to make it my avatar or am I restricted to using one of the default options?

    Started by foxtrot‎, 07-14-2006 06:21 PM
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    02-13-2007 10:32 AM Go to last post
  17. Cool User Name

    How do I change my user name? I wanted it to be The Cratinator not thecratinator.

    Started by The Cratinator‎, 07-30-2006 09:12 PM
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