[R-390] Transit cases

[Rick Popovich]

Well after reading all the banter on this subject I've got to add my 2¢.

The last message had it just about right:

I Use a double wall box, use the sheet Styrofoam insulation available at most home improvement stores (I use the 1.5 inch thick material) cut it to fit, with a minimum thickness of 4" on ALL SIDES.

What I have learned that REALLY adds the biggest measure of additional protection is cutting pieces of single wall scrap cardboard to fit around the item BETWEEN it and the foam, and in most cases BETWEEN each sheet of foam as well. You can find tons of scrap cardboard behind your local supermarket or strip mall for FREE.

The key is getting the item as tight as possible in the box while still allowing it to move in the event of a fall or serious shock. The cardboard prevents the foam from being cut into which is the biggest cause of damage. Once the sheet foam gets damaged the it can further be "eroded" or cut up by sharp edges if the internal area for movement becomes excessive.

I've received items which the seller was kind (and smart) enough to follow my packing instructions (I paid him for it) and it was clearly evident that the box had been dropped, fallen or put at the bottom of a pile in transit and while some of the sheet foam had become slightly compromised the cardboard buffer sheet(s) prevented the radio from being damaged even when it was able to move inside the box.

I have used this method for many years and have NEVER had an item damaged (I've shipped R-390's, SP-600's and boat-anchors weighing over 100 lbs.) and in the one case where the box got dropped and a dial got cracked (allegedly in transit), the subsequent claim was paid IN FULL by Fed Ex.

It's a time consuming procedure but it has earned me rave reviews from buyers and peace of mind when I have something is coming to me.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

R. Popovich
** Too Many Boat Anchors to List **

-----Original Message-----
From: r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Les Locklear
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 3:42 PM
To: hankarn at pacbell.net; r-390 at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [R-390] Transit cases

I can attest to the durability of the boxes Hank used to supply. One of the 
R-390A boxes made eight (9) trips before it showed signs of wear. It was a 
bargain imho.

Les Locklear
Gulfport, Ms.


Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always 
carry a small snake.
W. C. Fields 1880 - 1946



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Arney" <hankarn at pacbell.net>
To: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: [R-390] Transit cases


> Foam in place system you are talking big bucks. The system I had in my
> shop for close to 20 years used two 55 gal drums for A & B chemical from
> Sealed Air Corp was over $5000.00 had a 1.2 PCF density with 4 inches It
> would  protect a R-39XXX for one or two drops with limited memory
> retention, it was a true PITA to work with for ones and twos nothing
> would cut the A chemical you had brown hands for a few days until it
> wore off. By far it was not cheap and not the best way to pack a "BA"
> Bead board Styrofoam is the cheapest and by far better than FIP
> I spent 25 years in the custom packing shipping and crating business.
>
> I used to furnish a custom Quad wall box with cut and fit bead board for
> $50.00 empty plus shipping for overweight 30# UPS 24x22x15 and sold a
> lot of them to list members and I personally had a box make 10 trips out
> and back with no damage. And I do not know of any of the custom boxes
> that I made ever had any damage claims.
> Hank
> KN6DI
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