[ICOM] Shipping rigs

[Tony Hwang]

Gary P. Fiber wrote:
> All good suggestions. What prompted my was one seemed to have shipping
> damage troubles in the past. Nothing takes the place of proper packing.
> I one had someone return a laptop to where I work now, just shoved into
> a FedEx box, no padding and it survived I still use it.
> But surviving not packed properly is not the normal thing.
>
> Have a good day.
>
> Gary K8IZ
>
> On 5/22/2010 9:41 AM, Lloyd Godsey wrote:
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>> Another thing overlooked.
>> Peanuts
>> Not loose, fill a plastic grocery bag about 1/2 full and tie the handles
>> together.
>> Makes a form fitting pillow. A bunch of these around the equipment in an
>> inner box,
>> packing between inner and outer box of your choice. Someone mentioned wadded
>> newspaper.
>> Personally I would use more of the pillows.
>> I have shipped some very heavy and delicate test equipment this way (FedEx
>> Ground)
>> and never had a nut come loose.
>> Nice thing about the pillows they form fit to what ever you are shipping,
>> distribute the weight evenly.
>> I am writing a pamphlet "Packing for Dummies". If I ever get it finished
>> will post it to the web.
>> Thanx
>> Lloyd Godsey
>> kk7iz at cox.net
>> 480-620-7145
>>
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Hi,
I always double pack using Styrofoam, bubble wrap, even thin plywood. I 
sipped received many vintage boat anchors,
guitar amps, etc. in years between collectors. Did not have any shipping 
damage. Maybe I have had little luck.
Also I use commercial rate thru my small business.
Tony, VE6CGX