Where can I buy self-sticking plastic wrap?

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OK, I'm going to sound kinda dumb here, but...

Where can I buy rolls of that self-sticking stretchy plastic wrap? Also, what's the official name for that stuff? lol.

If you still can't figure out what I'm talking about... it comes in rolls and is clear and you kinda stretch it a little as you apply and it sticks very well to itself. I've seen machines wrapped in the stuff for shipping and am wondering where I can find some. I did see some at Wal-Mart, but it was like a 4-6 inch long roll. Hardly large enough to wrap a full upright in.

I'm in MN and can get to St. Paul/Minneapolis if needed. Just wondering if places like Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, Fleet Farm, Target, etc would carry that stuff?

I'd call the stores and ask, but knowing the name of the stuff would help, lol. :)
 
I think it's usually called shrink wrap. I know Lowe's and Home Depot used to not have it around here, but the last time I checked, they both have it now. That may be regional though (it's near their packing stuff, like bubblewrap and stuff). U-Haul always has it though.

DogP
 
u-haul... der... never thought of them, lol.

I'm not sure on the "shrink warp" name though. I thought that was the stuff that you had to add heat too. I guess what I'm thinking of you just stretch a little and it sticks to itself as you wrap, no heat needed.

Hold on... some one in MN just had a machine wrapped with the stuff...

here, just scroll down a little...
http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=131853&page=4
 
Shrink wrap

Check around on prices. There is a big difference. I can sell rolls shipped for 30$ Big rolls of the clear style. I will get the length of them on Monday.
 
Check around on prices. There is a big difference. I can sell rolls shipped for 30$ Big rolls of the clear style. I will get the length of them on Monday.

is that shrink or stretch?... TBH, I'm not sure if that's a good price or not as I've never bought large rolls of the stuff before.
 
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is that shrink or stretch?... TBH, I'm not sure if that's a good price or not as I've never bought large rolls of the stuff before.

Same stuff. I have always called it shrink wrap. Obviously I get it cheaper than $30 but it is heavy and kinda expensive to ship. I have seen it in stores for the roll size I have from $25 to $40. It just depends if it is available in your area or not.
 
Online sources seem pretty reasonable, but the shipping nearly doubles the prices, lol. I can see that this stuff is pretty heavy.

Found this place in the "Twin Cities" though and they're prices seem pretty cheap. Just have to call them and see if I'm allowed to buy directly at their location as that would save a ton on shipping.

http://www.uline.com/Corporate/MplMN.aspx

Now that I know what it's called (lol) I can check around my area. I think the biggest problem will be finding the 18"+ length I'm looking for.
 
I get rolls for free from work. :D

Which reminds me, I need a new roll as I am half way through mine.
 
Stretch wrap. Home Depot has it, and Staples probably does too.

Heh, yeah... I was actually just thinking how it's goofy that they call that stuff shrink wrap, when it's actually more like stretch wrap (but I've never actually heard it called that)... but yeah, that's the stuff. I think you're right though... actual shrink wrap is a film you put over something, and then heat to shrink it... the proper term is probably stretch wrap.

About how much do rolls sell for?

The roll from U-Haul was always ~$20, which I think was 1000 ft long (and ~2.5ft wide or so). Lowe's has it for ~$22, and it shows it as in stock in stores: http://www.lowes.com/pd_186219-1451..._0__s?newSearch=true$Ntt=stretch wrap$y=0$x=0 .

DogP
 
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Looks like I'll be hitting Lowes or Uhaul this weekend to grab a roll... that should hold me over until I can figure out if I can purchase direct at that other company for a bulk supply. :)

thanks everyone!
 
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