[Boatanchors] Packing materials

[Nick England]

My experiences -
U-Haul will have boxes and bubble-wrap available too. Plastic peanuts
are great for light items, but in my experience a bad idea for heavy
boatanchors - the gear will squish the peanuts aside and be resting
directly against the side or bottom of the box where it'll receive
direct damaging blows when the box is dropped - and assume it WILL be
dropped...multiple times.

Heavy gear may also pop the bubble-wrap bubbles too, particularly from
knobs, feet, connectors, etc. But bubble wrap is OK for lighter
boatanchors, up to 20-30 lbs maybe.

Double boxing is the best way to go.

For heavy gear - get some Styrofoam or other expanded polystyrene foam
sheets (white beaded foam or finer grain blue or pink sold at Home
Depot for insulation). Expanded polypropylene foam (used in computer &
electronics packing) is even nicer, but more expensive and much harder
to find.
Cut holes for knobs and connectors in the layer nearest the gear. Add
another layer or two. Fit into the inner box.
Surround the the inner box with a layer or two of Styrofoam and fit
into the outer box.
Insure it and cross your fingers.
No warranty expressed or implied,
Nick K4NYW

> Robert Young wrote:
>> I'm going to be selling some of my boatanchors (divorce is a wonderful thing) and I'm sure shipping will be involved, does anyone know of a good source for good sturdy boxes, foam etc, and what is the best way to ship them? I know double boxing is best or in lieu of that foaming them in place in a good sturdy box, anyway I'm looking for some good ides and sources for the packing material,
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>> Bob Young
>> KB1OKL
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