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Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 14:11:15 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
From: Mark Thomas <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: map tube source? <fwd>
Sender: Mark Thomas <[log in to unmask]>
 
 
 
On Thu, 22 Apr 1999 13:43:34 -0400 Johnnie Sutherland
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
 
> Here at Oregon State University, we circulate most of our maps. Lately we've run
>  terribly short of map tubes, particularly of a size for the 7.5 minute topo
> sheets, and want to order more. ... Does anyone have a favorite
source to
> steer me toward? Should I forget the library suppliers and look at suppliers of
> packaging and mailing materials?
 
Yes, you should look for "mailing tubes" from places that sell office
supplies.  For instance, these are in the 1999 OfficeMax catalog on
page 84.  $2 for a 36" long tube, or $1.29 for a 24" long tube
(adequate for a 1:24,000 quad map).  We have a catalog from a local
office supply store (one of those massive generic office supply
catalogs that local places put their own covers on) that has a much
bigger variety of lengths and diameters (but, unfortunately, not
cheaper).
 
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