Lwrs10
Super Member
This is for people who are weary of shipping a large receiver. The receiver being shipped here is a Sansui G-8000. Weighs about 60 pounds, and is very large. I do not trust just a foam and cardboard box combo.
The receiver I am packing, as well as the 3/4 plywood crate I made for it. I went 3 inches bigger all the way around for extra padding.
Supplies you will need:
Insulation Foam from Lowes: $9 each (2)
A large roll of Bubble Wrap $15
Packing Tape $3
2 Large Cardboard Boxes $2.50
Tools Needed:
Box knife
Tape Gun (not required, but makes it much easier)
Box with the top removed:
First, you need to wrap the receiver up in saran wrap. This is to keep moisture and bugs out:
Next, wrap it up real good in bubble wrap:
Then you need to put a double layer of the foam in the bottom of the box. Just cut it to fit. You only have to score it on one side with the box knife, then it will break nice and neat. No need to cut it in half...
First layer:
Second Layer:
Now place the receiver in the middle of the box. Now it is time to fill the sides with foam.
Cut the foam to fit around all 4 sides:
Then cut the top pieces. This is a double layer:
Then screw the top on:
The cardboard boxes I found were not big enough. So I combined 2. The only reason I even boxed it is Fedex/UPS get a little cranky about shipping a bare wood box. Hard to stick a label to, splinters, etc. They try to make you ship it freight, which is 3 times the price.
And all done!
I hope this was helpful to someone.....
Feedback is welcome!
The receiver I am packing, as well as the 3/4 plywood crate I made for it. I went 3 inches bigger all the way around for extra padding.
Supplies you will need:
Insulation Foam from Lowes: $9 each (2)
A large roll of Bubble Wrap $15
Packing Tape $3
2 Large Cardboard Boxes $2.50
Tools Needed:
Box knife
Tape Gun (not required, but makes it much easier)
Box with the top removed:
First, you need to wrap the receiver up in saran wrap. This is to keep moisture and bugs out:
Next, wrap it up real good in bubble wrap:
Then you need to put a double layer of the foam in the bottom of the box. Just cut it to fit. You only have to score it on one side with the box knife, then it will break nice and neat. No need to cut it in half...
First layer:
Second Layer:
Now place the receiver in the middle of the box. Now it is time to fill the sides with foam.
Cut the foam to fit around all 4 sides:
Then cut the top pieces. This is a double layer:
Then screw the top on:
The cardboard boxes I found were not big enough. So I combined 2. The only reason I even boxed it is Fedex/UPS get a little cranky about shipping a bare wood box. Hard to stick a label to, splinters, etc. They try to make you ship it freight, which is 3 times the price.
And all done!
I hope this was helpful to someone.....
Feedback is welcome!
Cool job on the crate!:yes: