rplace Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 ?<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>Yes - You are obsessive just like your wife saidNo - Those idiots will delite in trying to break something you wasted so much time and effort onDoes not matter - Craig will fix what ever they break, it is the return trip you need to worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Audible Nectar Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Looks really good - except for one possible problem. You will want to pay attention to the face of the unit (where the knobs are). What would happen if the box slams against/on the side of the face of the unit? I would place strip(s) of that insulation across the bottom edge of the faceplate, and/or possibly placing strips vertically across the face of the unit (and between the knobs), to protect the face and knobs. If the crate causes the weight to shift towards the face, you want the foam to absorb that shock, and not the knobs. Other than that possibility, the crate looks pretty stout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Ahhhhh, I see. On second look, it appears you gave that issue consideration (by way of the slits). Nice work. Now, write "FRAGILE" upon every surface of that crate you can find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Ahhhhh, I see. On second look, it appears you gave that issue consideration (by way of the slits). Nice work. Yea I notched the sides to "hold" the face plate. Put two layers of the foam on top before closing it up too. The first top layer is notched around the face place as is the first bottom layer. Two layers of foam on every side and notches all around holding the face place. Guess we will find out Wednesday how it liked it's journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Very nicely done. It ought to survive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Well, You sure are playing it safe. As long as it can't move in the crate you built, it should be OK. I have sent amps back and forth to Craig many times over the last couple of years with only a single shipping issue. The thing to do on the Scotts is place a stiff piece of cardboard over the top section to protect the tubes and unit from a top side blow. It is also a good idea to thread a cut down piece of bubble wrap around the tubes themselves to prevent movement. I always double boxed in peanuts as well. Looks like you going to make it in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 You have done all you could do with the exception of wrapping the unit in a plastic bag and spraying in expanding foam into the box. I think that would be the route I would go if I ever sent anything in the "mail" I have a buddy that did extensive tests for shock and vibration resistance for the military and the results were that the more ridged you made things the better. Trying to cushion movement rather than preventing it, only caused more damage. Thus my thoughts of filling the box with foam after protecting the unit by wrapping it in a bag. Then again, you could spray the foam into bags and re-use the "blocks" on the return trip. I voted for #2 only due to past experiences! You should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I would have loved to have showed you the smashed pachaging that FedEx delivered my once gorgeous mcintosh L52 cabinent in. They literally smashed it with a 55gal drum of oil. That is the honest to God's truth. The dumbasss FedEx delivery man actually left a completely crushed, motor oil soaked cabinet with our adminstrative assisstant at the front desk, and then hauled asss out the building. Needless to say, I was fuming, and it took an act of congress to get reimbursted from the seller; Who, coinsidently is a member here on the forum. Good luch with the Scott shipping, but believe me, ...if it can be damanged. Both FedEx and UPS's highly trained personel are more capable than most. Nice job on the case, make it bullet proof, and then pack it again in another bullet proof case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 What a Scott vault! One thing I would mention is the way you have the edges of the face plate into the slices in the foam. If the face plate is the only thing keeping the knobs from pushing into the foam with a hard slam going down a conveyor belt or something the face plate could bend they are very delicate. It would be a good idea to place some foam below and above the knobs between the face plate and the front foam the same thinkness as the knobs. I seriuosly would be surprised if it did have any problem even so. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Looks good! I did a similar packing job on a pair of Cornwalls a few years back. The loaded crate weighed 300#! Shipped it via Forward Air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I always double boxed in peanuts as well. I'ved been contemplating a $15 charge for anyone using foam peanuts! I hate though darn things[] They were never designed for anything but light items. Not that you use them inapropriately in your case but many people do! I've received many an amp thrown in a bag (or not) and put in a box with nothing but those stupid things. Many times it was done by the lovely UPS stores. In reality I have seen very little damage when you factor in 100s of amps that have went back and forth. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 When looking at it further is looks like and sounds like you cut a slot on all 4 sides for the face plate to go in, if it has support around all sides plus the knobs sitting against the front foam I would say it is near bullet proof. I first thought the slots were only on the sides of the face plate. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsteve01 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I read the post and forgot to vote and when I went back to vote it wont let me. I would vote that it will make it just fine. I do agree with the expanding foam and bags idea. That is the way we ship most of our aircraft parts and have relativly few problems. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 BTW, I have been considering an interesting packaging option for amp-sized parcels. Suitcases! Hard-sided, built for abuse. Available in a plethora of sizes at thrift stores and flea markets for only a few bucks. Add some of that expanding foam Wayne is talkin' about, and you're good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 That should do it. very nice job. I'd buy from you anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I saw the crate in person over the weekend and Rich did an amazing job. Oh, and yes, he's about as anal as one gets![] If it isn't bulletproof, UPS or FedEx can easily find a way to destroy it. I don't think that'll happen in this case however. Just a gut feeleing. I vote #2 anyway[]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I cringe whenever I send anything via UPS! The longer they have it the more likey they are to break it try next day fedex instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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