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Grogan's Healthcare Supply
Main Cast Room Catalog     Grogan's E-mail
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Castgirl's Boutique featuring braces and splints "for those times when you don't have time for a cast".
OAG Casting Tips
"How-to tips for the recreational caster."
Cast Removal Tool

The Fein sander is highly recommended for removing cast of either plaster or fiberglass.

Sources include:
Coastal Tool

"I don't know about ordering online, but You can call Trend Line Tools and orderby credit card. Their number is 1-800-877-7899. They ship quickly, and my order was secure. I paid 190.91 total for the tool and S&H.Ifyou have any more questions about Trend Line, or using the Fein,feel free to e-mail me." -- Una


Some comments collected on the OAG Message Board:

"The device you want is the MSXE 636-2HL, it's called a detail sander or an orbital sander. The 2.5" wheels from Grogans definitely work with it, if you use fibre it's worth paying a bit more for the synthetic cast cutter, otherwise the plaster cutter is fine. I don't know if the 2" wheels work, the body of the tool might foul on whatever it is you are cutting." -- UK Caster

"The blades I have gotten from Grogan's have worked wonderfully in the Fein sander. I use the plaster blade (which also cuts fiber very well) I think it costs either 7 or 11 dollars. It fits the sander very well, and does a great job." -- Una

"Buy the larger blade, because the tool gets in the way when you try to cut certain angles, you'll find out when you try to remove certain casts. I think that you can get away with ordering the plaster blade." -- jon

"You might wanna check out hardware stores too. I found mine (or a cast buddy did) used for half off." -- Aceman

 

A new source for casting supplies that has been recommended by several members of the casting community: Ray-Tek

Some comments collected on the OAG Message Board:

"Call their number at 1-800-823-1277. I always use my credit card, I'm not sure if you can use COD. Check out their web site at www.ray-tek.com". -- Coloradocast

"Ray tek is the way to go! I just ordered a few boxes of fiber and other miscellaneous items and it was delivered in two days! I called and left a message. A salesman called me back and took my order along with my visa #. No questions were asked and the process was fast. I am going to order from them exclusively in the future." -- Fiber_Caster

"Go to Ray-Tek.com for your supplies- they are cheap and fast (if they have what you want in stock)."-- Anon

"I have ordered from Ray-tek several times and each time I have received my order in only 3 days after ordering it. I guess they have limited quantities and colors, so it is best to call and ask if what you need is in stock or not. I guess I have been lucky in that what I ordered they had in stock. They are great to deal with." -- Anon

"The cast tape that Ray tek sells is 3-M scotchcast...the exact same as Grogans.I live close to her and picked mine up at her house. She's a real nice lady tring to run a small business out of her garage.The padding and stockingette was also 3-M." -- Spankcast

"...Ray-Tek (and no Ray-tek doesn't pay me) is the answer for good, cheap fiberglass." -- CT

Another casting material to consider:

Advantages of Polyester Cast:

  • No dust of fiberglass which sometimes causes itch, rash or allergy.
  • The lightweight and porous fiber can allow the evaporation of moisture beneath the cast with less blisters.
  • A good X-RAY transparency makes it easier to take a correct diagnosis.
  • The expansion toward length and width provides excellent flexibility and molding.
  • Environment-friendly without leaving pollutant.

    Application Instruction:
    Apply stockinette and padding over a desired area to be cast like plaster of paris bandage. Wear gloves. Open the foil pouch by tearing from the marked side and immerse the tape one at a time in water. Squeeze the roll 2-3 times while immersed. Apply NEW CAST around the area to be cast, overlapping each by one half. It is desirable to apply 3 or 4 layers for non weight-bearing cast, 5 or 6 layers for weight-bearing cast.

    Order Info:
    Casting Tape
    E-Mail

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Special announcement from Grogan's ( 4-17-98 ):

"We're starting a monthly "Cast Room Special" for our casting customers. The special will change every month so don't forget to bookmark the page!"

Thanks for shopping with Grogan's!
Latest news from Grogan's:   ( 2-9-98 )

"Check out our new website & ordering system. (SECURE SHOPPING!!) We are soon going to have shipping in plain brown boxes for an additional charge of $3. Just make sure when you order you ask for this service if you want it."

If the new web site is not accessible, try:
The Casting Room.


===== UPDATE 2-5-98 =====

Grogan's has redesigned their web site with a few new items, including cast saws. The web page also includes a shopping list that you can check as you browse. The new site is:

New Casting Room

(Note: the widths of many of the bandage products are shown with the units of feet' instead of inches " )



The original catalog and ordering information is still available. This loads faster but it may not be updated as products and prices change:

Original Casting Room


===== UPDATE 11-7-97 =====

I received my first order from Grogan's this week, four days after placing the order by phone. I got Carapace plaster bandages and other supplies for an slwc and arm cast. It was shipped via UPS Ground.     -- JD --


===== UPDATE 10-20-97 =====

"Due to an overwhelming response regarding our great pricing on casting items..." Grogan has set up a new page called The Casting Room.

Some of the items listed here are new and do not appear yet in their master catalog. Note that the cost for Carapace is significantly less than for Johnson&Johnson.



A source for casting supplies that looks promising has been located by one of our readers.   He writes:   (9-26-97)


"Good news fellow casters, I have done some searching on the web, and I found a place on the web that sells CASTING SUPPLIES!!!! I called them this afternoon and placed an order for plaster bandages, padding, stockinette, and some walking heels. Their prices are reasonable, and they will sell less than a case on some items such as padding, walking heels, and cast boots. They also accept Visa/Mastercard and they ask no questions about why you are ordering enough stuff to cast a whole army :). They offer quick, UPS shipping, and they keep most major items in stock. They sell Johnson & Johnson Specialist plaster bandages and Delta-Lite casting tape (quite pricey though). They also sell 3M Scotchcast casting tape, which is less expensive. To make a long story short, this is a one stop place to buy all of the stuff for your next casting adventure."

In a follow-up communication, he adds:

"I have already received my supplies and the walking heels are fine. They are similar to the ones that Peter used in his casting instructional video, except that they are green in color."

Product Number: MPA4183-135
Short Description: WALKING HEEL RIPPLE ADULT 12/BX
Extended Description: Unit of Sale: BOX
Special Internet Price: 75.310000
Vendor Name: M-PACT INC.
Normally in stock?: yes
Can we sell less than a Unit?: yes

The stockinette that I ordered is just as good quality as Carapace, at less the cost.

Product Number: C07-1604
Short Description: STOCKINETTE 4' 25YD/ROLL 10RL/CS
Extended Description:
Unit of Sale: ROLL
Special Internet Price: 14.280000
Vendor Name: CIDA-ALBA HEALTH PRODUCTS
Normally in stock?: yes
Can we sell less than a Unit?: no

"I ordered the following kind of plaster bandages, in various sizes, including this size:"

Product Number: JJOR7368
Short Description: PLASTER BDGE X-FST 6' 12/BX 4BX/CS J&J
Extended Description: Unit of Sale: BOX
Special Internet Price: 45.650000
Vendor Name: JOHNSON & JOHNSON ORTHOPEDIC
Normally in stock?: yes
Can we sell less than a Unit?: no

"This stuff is less messy than the Carapace plaster bandages. Makes a better looking cast, I think. It is whiter and smoother than Carapace."

"The best way to order is to call their 800 number to place the order, and to have item numbers and description of the items ready when you call. You can order online, but their site is not secure for credit card orders."

"Happy casting to all."

"Dave (BigVid)"


Grogan's
Grogan's Healthcare Supply

Lexington, Kentucky
(800) 365-1020


Estimate UPS shipping cost. ( Grogan's zipcode is 40504 )

Additional info : www.cidanet.com

Grogan's Catalog form
"Just enter the key words that you want to search for. You will get a better search result if you enter Johnson & Johnson Orthopedic and 3M to search for products."



The lengths of the plaster bandages are:
3 yards (2.7M) for widths of 2 or 3 inches.
5 yards (4.6M) for widths of 4 inches or greater.

Some examples from their on-line catalog:

Product Number: ALB81220
Short Description: STOCKINETTE 2' 25YD/ROLL 12RL/CS
Extended Description:
Unit of Sale: ROLL
Special Internet Price: 8.260000
Vendor Name: ALBA HEALTH PRODUCTS
Normally in stock?: yes
Can we sell less than a Unit?: no



Product Number: C07-1604
Short Description: STOCKINETTE 4' 25YD/ROLL 10RL/CS
Extended Description:
Unit of Sale: ROLL
Special Internet Price: 14.280000
Vendor Name: CIDA-ALBA HEALTH PRODUCTS
Normally in stock?: yes
Can we sell less than a Unit?: no


Product Number: ALB81320
Short Description: STOCKINETTE 3' 25YD/ROLL 12RL/CS
Extended Description: Unit of Sale: ROLL
Special Internet Price: 11.320000
Vendor Name: ALBA HEALTH PRODUCTS
Normally in stock?: yes
Can we sell less than a Unit?: no


> Product Number: JJOR7368
Short Description: PLASTER BDGE X-FST 6' 12/BX 4BX/CS J&J
Extended Description: Unit of Sale: BOX
Special Internet Price: 45.650000
Vendor Name: JOHNSON & JOHNSON ORTHOPEDIC
Normally in stock?: yes
Can we sell less than a Unit?: no


Product Number: JJOR7373
Short Description: PLASTER BDGE FAST 3' 12/BX 6BX/CS J&J
Extended Description: Unit of Sale: BOX
Special Internet Price: 22.490000
Vendor Name: JOHNSON & JOHNSON ORTHOPEDIC
Normally in stock?: yes
Can we sell less than a Unit?: no


Product Number: JJOR7363
Short Description: PLASTER BDGE X-FST 3' 12/BX 6BX/CS J&J
Extended Description: Unit of Sale: BOX
Special Internet Price: 22.490000
Vendor Name: JOHNSON & JOHNSON ORTHOPEDIC
Normally in stock?: yes
Can we sell less than a Unit?: no




Product Number: JJOR6803A
Short Description: DELTA-LITE FIBERGLASS 3'X4YDS 10/BX 1BX/CS
Extended Description:
Unit of Sale: CASE
Special Internet Price: 131.250000
Vendor Name: JOHNSON & JOHNSON ORTHOPEDIC
Normally in stock?: no
Can we sell less than a Unit?: no


Product Number: JJOR3803
Short Description: DELTA-LITE 'S' FIBERGLASS RED 3'X4YDS 10RL/BX
Extended Description:
Unit of Sale: BOX
Special Internet Price: 137.150000
Vendor Name: JOHNSON & JOHNSON ORTHOPEDIC
Normally in stock?: yes
Can we sell less than a Unit?: no


Product Number: MPA4183-135
Short Description: WALKING HEEL RIPPLE ADULT 12/BX
Extended Description: Unit of Sale: BOX
Special Internet Price: 75.310000
Vendor Name: M-PACT INC.
Normally in stock?: yes
Can we sell less than a Unit?: yes


Product Number: SC98-100
Short Description: WALKING HEEL MED 24/PKG STRYKER
Extended Description: Unit of Sale: PKG
Special Internet Price: 117.700000
Vendor Name: STRYKER CORP
Normally in stock?: yes
Can we sell less than a Unit?: yes





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