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Crate Pro
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Post questions and find answers about Crate Pro Software.
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Request features for the next version of Crate Pro Design & Costing Software
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Crating
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Design & Construction
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Discuss options and variations in design and construction techniques for all types of wood shipping crates, boxes and cases.
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Talk about how to support your load. Discuss size and placement of Headers, Runners and Load Bearing Members.
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Disuss issues such as protection against shock and vibration as well as various methods of Load Stabilization.
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Discuss issues of packing hazardous materials and how to overcome potentially dangerous situations
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Everything from basic nails, staples and adhesives to nuts-and-bolts, strapping and other load anchoring methods. Share information about alternate fasteners and methods.
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Beyond wood and nails - discuss various ways to handle difficult or unusual shipping requirements including heavy equipment, off-center weight distribution or ways to overcome unique loading or shipping problems.
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Other Topics
Think beyond the box! There's more to know than just swinging a nail gun - learn it here
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Crates are a renewable resourse - share the best ways to present wood containers against other products or just talk about the basics of how to market your company. Ask your questions, close your sales!
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Used Equipment and Surplus Materials
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Have used wood boxes or crates to get rid of?
Bought more timbers than you needed?
Don't need that extra panel saw anymore?
List them all here!
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Talk about species, prices and availability, lumber, large timbers, plywood, oriented stand board (OSB) or anything else grainy.
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Talk about heat treatment, fumigation and difficult countries to ship to. How and when to use eradicated wood, and the best way to stay profitable while doing it
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Local, long-haul, intermodal and international. If you have a question about shipping and transportation, post it here.
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Getting large or heavy equipment into or out of difficult places. Ask the questions before you make the quote.
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Discuss your interpretation and opinion of some of the standards and regulations including US Mil Spec, ASTM, BS 1133 ISPM 15 or anything else on paper.
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Don't get stuck in the red tape - Working with the United States government or any other sovereign country can be a challenge. Share experiences and ways to overcome the bureaucracy.
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Working with Corporations
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Get the inside edge - Large businesses think different, buy differently and can make or break your company. Share your experiences with others or ask others how they overcame challenges. =
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Global Forums
Discuss issues that are unique to a specific country or region. Standards, Duties, business standards and customs or anything else that's important to know.
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The environment in the UK is different than the US. Cases vs. Boxes and British Standard 1133 is the counterpart to most every US box and crate standard.
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