2 messages.--------Johnnie ------------------------------------------------------------- >From: AHA3 <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 12:05:32 EST >Subject: Re: plastic tubes for transporting maps Jennie Dienes asked about map tubes, etc. I use the engineering tubes described - however, they are expensive if you need several, andinvariably you either don't have enough or aren't where you need them. I didn't see anything in the replies about one of my suppliers, so - here it is if of interest: ULINE 2200 S. Lakeside Dr. Waukegan, Il 60085 (1-800-295-5510 in the US) They sell all sorts of packing, shipping and mailing materials including round, triangular and square drawing/map tubes. In particular - two products I like: snap seal tubes that pinch closed (cheap & easy to open with out damage to contents) - the 3-inch x 42 inch long size is around a buck a piece in quantities of 50 or more. Square tubes - great for storage of rolled documents - they come in 3 & 5 inch diameters. they also have several other options. You might want to request their catalog. We've had decent luck with them - hope this helps - - pax - Andrew H. Auld; Lockport, NY [log in to unmask] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Believe me, my young friend, there is NOTHING - absolutely NOTHING - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. - Rat (Grahame; The Wind In the Willows) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ---------------------------------------------------------- >Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 13:36:06 -0500 (EST) >From: Map Library <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: plastic tubes A source for the plastic tubes is Gravenhurst Plastics, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada 705-687-6628. The plastic tubes are actually fishing pole tubes which can expand to various lenghts. Very strong and sturdy. Hope this helps. Melissa Leitch Serge A. Sauer Map Library Department of Geography University of Western Ontario London, Ontario Canada N6A 5C2 [log in to unmask] 519-661-3424