USA Insect Drawers
USA Insect Drawers
The guys that made drawers for BioQuip have started their own business - at https://pinitentomology.com/
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Excellent news, they should advertise on InsectNet !
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I ordered some plastazote from them. They were very nice and the order was delivered promptly. I plan to become a regular customer.
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Are they selling the higher quality “finer” and “whiter” version, or the coarser one? I can’t remember if Bioquip referred to both of them as plastazote, but they had two types.
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I, too, have dealt with them and found them exceedingly helpful. The quality of the products I have familiarity with (drawers, unit trays) is excellent. I truly hope they manage to continue to grow with time.
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Yes that does appear to be it! I didn’t see that photo when I checked their website a while back. Perhaps it was added since then. Thanks for the reply!58chevy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:31 pm I think they only sell the "finer & whiter":
https://pinitentomology.com/products/in ... oam-insert
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What is the main advantage of plastazote, over something such as foamcore? Do pins not leave visible holes in plastazote, if removed?
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No, they don't.livingplanet3 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:39 pm Do pins not leave visible holes in plastazote, if removed?
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It also grips the pin quite well, despite the fact that the pin is very easy to insert. Just a wonderful material in every way, including appearance - it has no reflection (this foam has no “skin”), and is a very pleasing shade of white.livingplanet3 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:39 pm What is the main advantage of plastazote, over something such as foamcore? Do pins not leave visible holes in plastazote, if removed?
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I heartily agree, this is the only way to go.Panacanthus wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:14 pmIt also grips the pin quite well, despite the fact that the pin is very easy to insert. Just a wonderful material in every way, including appearance - it has no reflection (this foam has no “skin”), and is a very pleasing shade of white.livingplanet3 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:39 pm What is the main advantage of plastazote, over something such as foamcore? Do pins not leave visible holes in plastazote, if removed?
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Panacanthus wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:14 pm It also grips the pin quite well, despite the fact that the pin is very easy to insert. Just a wonderful material in every way, including appearance - it has no reflection (this foam has no “skin”), and is a very pleasing shade of white.
Many thanks - will plan to use this material in future drawers/displays.
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Somewhere there is a discussion on plastazote and equivalent tight, closed cell foams for pinning. IIRC it has links to where I got mine in rolled sheets at a very much lower price than buying precut.
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Brent Karner, who used to run BioQuipBugs before Royce bought it, is a top tier guy.
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No kidding! He sure is. I went to that website when first posted, but I didn't recognize Brent...he got...older.papiliotheona wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 2:59 pm Brent Karner, who used to run BioQuipBugs before Royce bought it, is a top tier guy.
Off topic, what happened with Jerry? I think he retired, but haven't heard boo from him in almost two decades.
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Jerri and his wife used to pretty regularly pop into Bioquip. They were at the last BQ Christmas party, before the pandemic. Then again, it's been gone for two years now... gee whiz, how the time flies.
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