Posted by Find a on July 16, 2003 at 20:01:01:
In Reply to: Help! Flight Cases posted by MB on July 16, 2003 at 15:34:53:
good cabinet maker*. Round up some 3/16" plywood, dense (charcoal gray) foam rubber, and some heavy duty hinges, latches, and edge/corner brackets.
*...maybe a retired one or talented amateur woodworker who might offer you a "friend" price.
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Have you considered using a LOT of bubble wrap and good cardboard cartons? This is just as protective as a "flight" case. Also, what about "surface" shipping way ahead of time - and with one or two cardboard cartons?
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Walt Johnson is NOT hard to "get ahold" of...Try PHONE instead of emails. They don't seem to check emails as often. Sometimes, they have fiberglass "shells" all ready-to-go, except for the interior.
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Enjoy your adventure!