[Boatanchors] Packing hint - was boatanchor unpacking hint

[Bob Macklin]

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"KRAP"

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa.
"Real Radios Glow In The Dark"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "D C *Mac* Macdonald" <k2gkk at hotmail.com>
To: "KM1H Carl Huether" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>; <ranchorobbo at gmail.com>
Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Packing hint - was boatanchor unpacking hint


>
> 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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