On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 6:45 PM, Geoffrey Smith wrote:
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> May I suggest that we pool our ideas on minimum packing requirements to be
> posted as an article on say "ebay".Simple thing like no loose beans,
> bubble wrap size for instrument weight, box wall thickness, preparedness to
> pay for b
Hi:
I have a web page devoted to packaging, mainly examples of bad packaging I've received, and some vendors who do an
excellent job.
http://www.prc68.com/I/Pack.shtml
Have Fun,
Brooke Clarke
http://www.PRC68.com
http://www.end2partygovernment.com/2012Issues.html
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I avoid styrofoam insulation because:
It is too rigid and therefore transmits shocks to the object.
Once crushed, it provides no further protecrion.
-John
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> Jim wrote:
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>>As you can imagine, it turns out that foam can be too stiff or too
>>soft, and that the appropriate f
Jim wrote:
As you can imagine, it turns out that foam can be too stiff or too
soft, and that the appropriate foam density and thickness is
dependent on both the mass of the thing being supported and the
expected loading.
You also need to pay attantion to what parts of the item can bear how
On 9/11/12 6:45 PM, Geoffrey Smith wrote:
Folks,
Following the Peter Gottlieb post, it seems that a number of list members
have been "victims" of carriers that mishandled badly packed gear. I now
too often the heart ache of a broken handles and the handle through the box
wall, not to mention th
Folks,
Following the Peter Gottlieb post, it seems that a number of list members
have been "victims" of carriers that mishandled badly packed gear. I now
too often the heart ache of a broken handles and the handle through the box
wall, not to mention that rattling sound as a something rolls aroun