[Boatanchors] Packing hint - was boatanchor unpacking hint

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

No matter what you do, an HRO-60 will NOT survive
being dropped three feet to a concrete floor off
a roller conveyor!!  Thanks, FedEx!
 
Shipper had to file the claim and he went on 45-day
vacation after he shipped the receiver.  KRAP!
 
 
73 - Mac, K2GKK/5
Oklahoma City, OK


> From: km1h at jeremy.mv.com
> To: ranchorobbo at gmail.com
> Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:32:31 -0500
> CC: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Packing hint - was boatanchor unpacking hint
> 
> If you will be using cardboard for anything at the TX-1 weight then use 
> only triple wall boxes. Pricey but conforms to UPS and FedWrex published 
> rules.
> 
> The hard foam insulation available at box stores is the best and it comes in 
> several thicknesses. Not cheap but a pair of 2 x 8 sheets goes a long way. 
> Use it on every surface in inner and outer boxes. It also conforms to the 
> rules.
> 
> Ive shipped and received many 75-140# packages in cardboard that have 
> survived when packed as above including a HT-9 from CA
> 
> Other times shippers cant follow simple instructions, use a single double 
> wall box with bubble wrap and peanuts. With heavy items these are usually 
> damaged and UPS/FedWrex will deny a damage claim. Stupid people deserve 
> exactly what they get.
> 
> Carl
> KM1H
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rob Atkinson" <ranchorobbo at gmail.com>
> To: <wrcromwell at gmail.com>
> Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 1:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Packing hint - was boatanchor unpacking hint
> 
> 
> HI Bill,
> 
> Well the 75A3 is much lighter. The whole package weighed about 70 lbs.
> I have never shipped anything over 100 lbs so I have no experience to
> go on. At that point, you might be better off going with wood (and
> maybe even some way to hold the crate like slats cut in the sides).
> 
> If I were going to go with cardboard I'd consider the possibility of
> removing the iron and boxing/shipping that separately.
> 
> Rob
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 12:47 PM, Bill Cromwell <wrcromwell at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
>> Hi Rob...
>> ...and Everybody,
>>
>> I have a Heathkit TX-1 Apache that is going to need a ride across the
>> country soon. The darn thing weighs in at about 100 - 105 pounds
>> (according to Heathkit). It the double boxing method you described up to
>> that much weight?
>>
>> Are there any "gotchas" I should avoid (besides parting with the TX-1)?
>> I have been thinking about building a crate for it and shipping in that.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Bill KU8H
>>
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