retoocs555 said:I pack my saws with recycled newspaper. I've had a few complaints from people just because it's newspaper and they feel that the saw had inadaquate protection but I've never had a saw damaged because of using newspaper, it works awesome and is free.
Sawmill_Bill said:I have received many chainsaws packed in newpaper and although they were not damaged, the newspaper did little as packing material. Once crushed, crumpled newspaper will not "sping back" and re-fill the void. It was just luck that allowed these items to get to their destination without being damaged.
Adding in cut pieces of cardboard will go a long way as packing.
JMHO.
retoocs555 said:It's all in the technique. I use a lot of newspaper.
I've gotten several emails that would read just like your post. But with only 1 in 100 saws is send being damaged that has to be more than just luck.
retoocs555 said:Get a fedex account and have them pick it up at your place. Even with the extra little charge per week it is still a lot cheaper than UPS.
I've had the worst luck with DHL out of anybody. UPS so-so. I've actually had pretty good experience with the post office but they are the most expensive.
With fedex I rarely pay more than $20 to ship a large saw within the lower 48. My avg across the board is $12. I've shipped about 700 saws through fedex and have only had 5 or 6 damaged.
Buy new boxes. They look nice and hold up much better in shipping. The magic size is 12x12x20 for any chainsaw up to an 18" bar. 12x12x24 fits most any larger saw. Small limbing saws fit nice in a 10x12x16. Antique moster saws are another deal though, those are a pain to ship. I order my boxes from a local paper-goods supplier. 12x12x20 run around $2 each while 10x12x16 are under a dollar.
Insurance is worthless, except through the USPS, nobody else will ever grant you a claim. Thats my personal experience.
I pack my saws with recycled newspaper. I've had a few complaints from people just because it's newspaper and they feel that the saw had inadaquate protection but I've never had a saw damaged because of using newspaper, it works awesome and is free.
Drain the fuel and oil, duh. Sometimes I put saws inside a plastic grocery bag before packaging them to contain the odor some.
retoocs555 said:It's all in the technique. I use a lot of newspaper.
I've gotten several emails that would read just like your post. But with only 1 in 100 saws is send being damaged that has to be more than just luck.
UOTE] thats been my take on postal this winter we have had major issues:yoyo:RaisedByWolves said:Stuff that box like a thanksgiving turkey and then add more.
Its got to be packed firmly to the point that its hard to get the box closed. I recently sent a rather expensive and delicate instrument from PA to Calf using this method and the buyer was thrilled with the packing.
USPS is generally the best value, mabye not the cheapest, but allways the best value.
Tape up the box, print your own lable from the website and hand it to the mailman.
UPS= United package shredders.[/QUPS= United package shredders.
RaisedByWolves said:UPS= United package shredders.
Newfie said:I thought they were Useless Package Smashers.
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