Re: Keyboard storage, part 2

2021-01-05 Thread Alan Perry via cctalk
USPS boxes. *Someone* paid for them, > and they're supposed to be used for shipping. Nice editing. What did I say the ones that I got will be used for? And I was recommending against them being used for keyboard storage.

Re: Keyboard storage, part 2

2021-01-05 Thread John Foust via cctalk
At 08:31 PM 1/4/2021, Alan Perry via cctalk wrote: >Next, I ordered the Uline keyboard boxes. I had to get 25 of them and they are >not free Well, actually... neither are the "free" USPS boxes. *Someone* paid for them, and they're supposed to be used for shipping. - John

Re: Keyboard storage, part 2

2021-01-04 Thread Alan Perry via cctalk
Update to my update. Sun Type 6 requires box modification. Sun Type 3 fits without modification. On 1/4/21 6:31 PM, Alan Perry via cctalk wrote: An update on keyboard storage, which I asked about here last month. I ordered some USPS Large Flat Rate Priority Mail "board game&q

Keyboard storage, part 2

2021-01-04 Thread Alan Perry via cctalk
An update on keyboard storage, which I asked about here last month. I ordered some USPS Large Flat Rate Priority Mail "board game" boxes. This is a size not usually available at the post office and come 25 in a pack. They are a good size for mailing (and I am glad that I ordered

Re: Keyboard storage

2020-12-24 Thread Steven M Jones via cctalk
On 12/22/20 12:24 AM, Patrik Schindler via cctalk wrote: I’m storing keyboards openly in a shelf, vertical, standing on the small edge. I alternate them front-back so the slope of the keys array is compensating itself. Aside from some dust, the packing density is really good. And on

Re: Keyboard storage (Alan Perry)

2020-12-23 Thread Tony Aiuto via cctalk
On Wed, Dec 23, 2020 at 2:47 AM Paul Koning via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > > On Dec 22, 2020, at 6:41 PM, Raymond Robinson via cctech < > cct...@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > > Hi Alan, > > > > I go to my local shopping center. > > The fish shop there, has the fish delivered in

Re: Keyboard storage (Alan Perry)

2020-12-22 Thread Paul Koning via cctalk
> On Dec 22, 2020, at 6:41 PM, Raymond Robinson via cctech > wrote: > > Hi Alan, > > I go to my local shopping center. > The fish shop there, has the fish delivered in white foam boxes. > Some are long with lids. > I go dumpster diving and collect them. > They are suitable for keyboards, >

Keyboard storage (Alan Perry)

2020-12-22 Thread robinson--- via cctalk
Hi Alan, I go to my local shopping center. The fish shop there, has the fish delivered in white foam boxes. Some are long with lids. I go dumpster diving and collect them. They are suitable for keyboards, depends on the length of the keyboard, and the length of the fish. Regards Ray > On Mon,

RE: Keyboard storage

2020-12-22 Thread ED SHARPE via cctalk
Hopefully someone will have some The blasted one is on the left  side of the keyboard. Having a spare for the right side  probably not a bad idea too... We were missing keyboards  and got this like new one  gifted to us.  It was heartbreaking to see it damaged in shipping. We have a

Re: Keyboard storage

2020-12-22 Thread Chuck Guzis via cctalk
On 12/22/20 9:49 AM, ED SHARPE via cctalk wrote: > > Let's try this... > > Had a ibm orig pc key board shipped in large flat rate Game size box.  > > Alas it was dropped on the corner and torn somewhat. > > I had to remount keyboard pc inside the case that had moved  and hardest part > was

RE: Keyboard storage

2020-12-22 Thread Fred Cisin via cctalk
Ed, that was excellent! We appreciate the extra effort. Alas, you are 15 years too late for my extra 5150 keyboard parts. They didn't make it through the third move (Ben Franklin commented how that was as disruptive as a fire) -- Grumpy Ol' Fred ci...@xenosoft.com On Tue,

RE: Keyboard storage

2020-12-22 Thread ED SHARPE via cctalk
Let's try this... Had a ibm orig pc key board shipped in large flat rate Game size box.  Alas it was dropped on the corner and torn somewhat. I had to remount keyboard pc inside the case that had moved  and hardest part was getting ground wire back Worse part was one of the corner edge

RE: Keyboard storage

2020-12-22 Thread Fred Cisin via cctalk
On Tue, 22 Dec 2020, ED SHARPE via cctalk wrote: Had a ibm orig pc key board shipped in large flat rate. Game size box.?? Alas was,dropped on. Ornery and torn some on box... I had to remount keyboard pc inside that had moved lo and neef nd one of the corner edge til tje kry bad snapped

Re: Keyboard storage

2020-12-22 Thread Bill Degnan via cctalk
ULINE sells a box (you can buy a qty of 1-5-20-etc that fits the dimensions of most any keyboard and would be a good long-term storage solution. I have bought these and they stack well. Bill On Tue, Dec 22, 2020 at 9:11 AM Alan Perry via cctalk wrote: > > > On Dec 22, 2020, at 00:51, Patrik

Re: Keyboard storage

2020-12-22 Thread Alan Perry via cctalk
> On Dec 22, 2020, at 00:51, Patrik Schindler via cctalk > wrote: > > Hello Alan, > >> Am 22.12.2020 um 07:17 schrieb Alan Perry via cctalk : >> >> I have a bunch of Sun keyboards that I need to store more efficiently and >> don't want to risk damaging by stacking on top of each other.

Re: Keyboard storage

2020-12-22 Thread Patrik Schindler via cctalk
Hello Alan, Am 22.12.2020 um 07:17 schrieb Alan Perry via cctalk : > I have a bunch of Sun keyboards that I need to store more efficiently and > don't want to risk damaging by stacking on top of each other. They are Type > 4s, 5s, and 6s (without the wrist rest), maybe 10 in total. Anyone here

RE: Keyboard storage

2020-12-21 Thread ED SHARPE via cctalk
Had a ibm orig pc key board shipped in large flat rate. Game size box.  Alas was,dropped on. Ornery and torn some on box... I had to remount keyboard pc inside that had moved lo and neef nd one of the corner edge til tje kry bad snapped off...    that particular Clicky keyb I ad is extremely

Re: Keyboard storage

2020-12-21 Thread Guy Sotomayor via cctalk
No worries. I use Uline for all sorts of stuff and they generally deliver within 2 days (even out here in the boonies). I always find a use for any extras. ;-) I generally avoid USPS partly because they don't deliver to our house, so we have a P.O. Box (which means I have to talk to the shipper

Re: Keyboard storage

2020-12-21 Thread Alan Perry via cctalk
Thanks. I had seen that one before, but didn't know what to do with the extra 15 boxes. The USPS box has the advantages of being free and being a box I am more likely to use to ship something with (because of the flat rate price and not having to deal with weighing the box). alan On

Re: Keyboard storage

2020-12-21 Thread Guy Sotomayor via cctalk
Try ULine (uline.com). They have a keyboard shipping box (p/n S-6496). They're only $2.70/ea but the minimum order is 25. :-( TTFN - Guy On Mon, 2020-12-21 at 22:17 -0800, Alan Perry via cctalk wrote: > I have a bunch of Sun keyboards that I need to store more > efficiently > and don't want

RE: Keyboard storage

2020-12-21 Thread Ali via cctalk
> Is this the USPS large flat rate box size that isn't the rectangular > one > that post offices usually have. I just noticed the size mentioned on > the > Click-N-Ship site. > > alan Yes. It is not usually stocked at the PO. You have to "order" them from the USPS website. They have the

Re: Keyboard storage

2020-12-21 Thread Alan Perry via cctalk
On 12/21/20 10:42 PM, Ali wrote: I have a bunch of Sun keyboards that I need to store more efficiently and don't want to risk damaging by stacking on top of each other. They are Type 4s, 5s, and 6s (without the wrist rest), maybe 10 in total. Anyone here know of a box or boxes that would work

RE: Keyboard storage

2020-12-21 Thread Ali via cctalk
> I have a bunch of Sun keyboards that I need to store more efficiently > and don't want to risk damaging by stacking on top of each other. They > are Type 4s, 5s, and 6s (without the wrist rest), maybe 10 in total. > Anyone here know of a box or boxes that would work well for this? > > alan

Re: Keyboard storage

2020-12-21 Thread Warner Losh via cctalk
Maybe contact a shipping supply company. They have a number of boxes likely to be suitable. Warner On Mon, Dec 21, 2020, 11:17 PM Alan Perry via cctalk wrote: > > I have a bunch of Sun keyboards that I need to store more efficiently > and don't want to risk damaging by stacking on top of each

Keyboard storage

2020-12-21 Thread Alan Perry via cctalk
I have a bunch of Sun keyboards that I need to store more efficiently and don't want to risk damaging by stacking on top of each other. They are Type 4s, 5s, and 6s (without the wrist rest), maybe 10 in total. Anyone here know of a box or boxes that would work well for this? alan