Box reducer

[Grundestoun]

I found a box reducer on eBay. It is used to cut boxes down to fit the item you need to ship. Has anyone ever used one? Do they work good? They cost $15.95. Do you think it would be worth getting?

 

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[Bassmaster96]

I don't know. I just always cut mine with a utility knife. It's not very accurate, but I really don't need it to be for most of my boxes.

 

[deserdog]

You need 5 things to make good boxes: Pencil, tape measure, straight edge, knife and something to crease the cardboard. I have made thousands of boxes, they are very easy to make. Opps, make that 6 things! A hot glue gun!

 

[dirtdigginfool]

Grundestoun, like deserdog says, having the right equipment surely helps..as I'm sure that we ALL like to get our packages in sound condition, not beat-up, crushed, folded, spindled or mutilated...(spindled?)...It would depend on just how much volume you plan on shipping out, and also the fragility of your cargo. Having a box reducer would get the box as small as possible, reducing the chances of the cargo shifting, and also..would cut down the packing material needed to protect the cargo. I have a box connection, so i try to use the smallest possible container to avoid shipping damages. Hope this helps..thx ddf

 

[diggummup]

I don't know. I just always cut mine with a utility knife. It's not very accurate, but I really don't need it to be for most of my boxes.

Same here. They can be a little lopsided sometimes but I haven't had any complaints yet, lol.

 

[dirtdigginfool]

Lopsided !! yea..same here, my packing might not be perfect...BUT..I do "overpack", that is, a box in a box, plenty of packing material, etc.. and LOTS AND LOTS of the clear 3M packaging tape. I invested in the good, high-quality, heavy-duty packaging tape and a tape gun, and have never had any shipping failures. As a matter of fact, the girl at the shipping counter told me that my packages appeared to be waterproof ! ha..PLUS...on another note, I occasionally travel to trade shows, conventions, etc. and always come away with tons of freebie trinkets that the various manufacturers hand out, such as key chains, stickers, pencils, pens, etc..and I'll toss in a little freebie right before taping it shut. I usually get more positive feedback regarding their hidden surprise than anything else. Everybody loves free stuff ! Thanks all, good stuff. ddf