How do I ship something like this?

[1982fxr]

I've never shipped anything before. I have UPS and USPS near my house. It is a 1" drive ratchet/socket set in a metal case. It weighs 120 pounds.

I would post pics but I still get fatal error. Do I have to build a wood crate or how does it work?

thanks for any help

 

[dirtmister16]

something like that i would find a heavy box that is close in size and then put some plywood around the inside. pad your case and slide it in and fill with packing till it is secure.


or you could build a box if you wanted but it will be heavier still and at that weight they will give you a oversize price with ups i think. usps im unsure how they will handle it. id check with fedex at a local buisness see if they would pick it up, they are generally cheaper the ups for frieght.

hope that helps.

 

[mayday0017]

If it is all in a metal case, I would just make a box out of carboard that is close in size wrap & wrap it tight. The metal case will act as your structure if needed....

 

[Hiball]

If it is all in a metal case, I would just make a box out of carboard that is close in size wrap & wrap it tight. The metal case will act as your structure if needed....

This.. and Plan on Using UPS or FedEx, USPS Prices are generally Higher for heavy items not Utilzing Flat Rate (Doesnt hurt to check though). If it wasnt for the Case i would say utilize a Large Flat Rate "Board game box" but im sure its too thick as they are only like 3 1/2" thick if i recall.

I missed that it weighed 120lbs, As the Wizard said.. Use Multiple boxes, Large Flat Rate for the Sockets/Extensions and then you will have to eat the Cost on the Case/Ratchet/Breaker shipped the Cheapest way. Regardless.. Use a Good strapping tape and pack it to prevent shifting during transit.

 

[theoldwizard1]

You will probably save money if you split the set into 2 boxes ! UPS charges a lot for "overweight" packages !

You will save a LOT of money if you can fit it into 2 or 3 USPS flat rate boxes. Their Large Board Game Box is 23 11/16" x 11 3/4" x 3". The Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box is 12" x 12" x 5½". For a bit more than flat rate, you can use a Priority Mail Regional Rate Box C which is 14¾" x 11¾" x 11½". Limit is 70 lbs per box. Insurance and verified delver is available.


If you are going to ship it all together and build a plywood box, check into UPS or FedEx freight.

 

[RCStocker]

Shipping is $1.50 a pound or more. You are in trouble if you put it all in one box.
Get the US Postal large flat rate boxes or mid size flat rate. Put all the sockets in those boxes. Tape every inch of teh box with a packing tape. Tape the edges and then cover the entire box in all directions. If you don't the box will break open. $16 for a flat rate box and they will take 70 pounds in the box. 2 boxes should ship all the sockets. You might get them all in one. Then get a mailing tube and put the ratchet and any long handled items in the mailing tube. FedEX and UPS charge by weithg and the girth of the box. I don't think you can ship it for less if you use the flat rate box. I do it that way and I have a FedEX account. I have a scales here at the house and It is always much cheaper to put as much as I can in a flat rate box. I just sent a Plomb tool box form CA to MI. It was about 16 by 24 inches and 12 inches high. It was 20 pounds and it cost me over $40 to ship. 120 pound will cost more to ship than the tools are worth. Your shipping bill might get to $200. You can check the shipping rates and type in the size of the boxes on either the UPS or FedEX site and get the exact shiping cost. Hope this helps.

 

[Fordman7795]

You will probably save money if you split the set into 2 boxes ! UPS charges a lot for "overweight" packages !

You will save a LOT of money if you can fit it into 2 or 3 USPS flat rate boxes. Their Large Board Game Box is 23 11/16" x 11 3/4" x 3". The Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box is 12" x 12" x 5½". For a bit more than flat rate, you can use a Priority Mail Regional Rate Box C which is 14¾" x 11¾" x 11½". Limit is 70 lbs per box. Insurance and verified delver is available.


If you are going to ship it all together and build a plywood box, check into UPS or FedEx freight.

This will be the best way. 2 LFR boxes for the sockets and one other box for the case/ratchet. Would be about $15 + $15 + 3rd box compared to ~$100 or one for one over weight box.

 

[jeremy v]

You will probably save money if you split the set into 2 boxes ! UPS charges a lot for "overweight" packages !

You will save a LOT of money if you can fit it into 2 or 3 USPS flat rate boxes. Their Large Board Game Box is 23 11/16" x 11 3/4" x 3". The Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box is 12" x 12" x 5½". For a bit more than flat rate, you can use a Priority Mail Regional Rate Box C which is 14¾" x 11¾" x 11½". Limit is 70 lbs per box. Insurance and verified delver is available.


If you are going to ship it all together and build a plywood box, check into UPS or FedEx freight.

This is how I would do it, in multiple Priority Mail flat rate packages to stay under 70 pounds each package so shipping rates are much lower. Then just ship the metal case and breaker bars or ratchets on their own box by UPS or USPS whichever is cheaper. Be careful though, Priority Mail flat rate boxes have a 70 pound weight limit, but the Priority Mail Regional boxes referenced in the quote above have a lower weight limit. Regional Box A sizes = 15lb max, Regional Box B sizes = 20lb max, regional Box C size = 25lb max, not 70lbs.

 

[Zeke]

There won't be a flat rate box long enough for the ratchet handle. Ship it all UPS in 2-3 boxes. They charge LxWxH + lbs. So does FedEx.

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[cburnscrx]

Everybody here pretty much has this figured out....

HOWEVER, do not wrap that metal box in cardboard and think it's going to be fine, unless you double box it. It will be dented, dinged, or worse yet, smashed. Trust me on this one. Interestingly enough, splitting the items is indeed cheaper than sending a 120lb box, and by a considerable amount.

 

[bran1har]

u ship

 

[2oolhound]

I'm with everyone on splitting the long stuff, box, ratchet etc and keeping those long pieces in the box but wrapped so they can't move around inside the box. Then 2" of bubble wrap around the tool box and fit in a tight cardboard box.
Smaller items can't dent or damage from bumps and falls etc so no need for too much packing except to keep them from rattling around inside the package. Pack them tightly in a sturdy box and they're good to go.

 

[Fifty]

I'm pretty sure you don't have a choice about splitting it up, USPS won't touch anything over 70lbs and I don't think UPS will either. That's "freight".

 

[cburnscrx]

I'm pretty sure you don't have a choice about splitting it up, USPS won't touch anything over 70lbs and I don't think UPS will either. That's "freight".

I am pretty sure they will pick it up, but they're going to charge you a lot of $$$ to do it. At least that was their policy when I was in charge of shipping and receiving. Now? Who knows. I'd call and ask.

 

[aka Larry]

Whatever you do, pack it like it was made out of glass. I swear UPS and FedEx could break an anvil with a cotton ball.

 

[theoldwizard1]

... 2 boxes should ship all the sockets. You might get them all in one.

Make certain they are packed well so they can not shift. Shifting is what will cause the box to break.

Then get a mailing tube and put the ratchet and any long handled items in the mailing tube.

Brilliant ! Again, pack well.

 

[03protege]

I would get 1 usps flat rate box filled to max weight and ship the left over in the case that has been packed in a box.

 

[firebox40dash5]

I got a bale of shop rags by Fedex that weighed about 130lb. Fedex guy was not amused, and I'm assuming had it been anything but a bale of rags, it woulda been all messed up. It also cost a few hundred bucks.

If you could fit the sockets in one (or maybe even two) large flat rate boxes, and then whatever fits for the ratchet and case, that would be the way I'd go. I've successfully used a large flat rate box for ~70lb. before... 100' of winch cable, a fairlead and a ****** block, I *just* made it by weight. Reinforced the bottom of the box and it arrived just fine.

 

[Zeke]

Interestingly enough, splitting the items is indeed cheaper than sending a 120lb box, and by a considerable amount.

I just remembered, I sent a Porsche flat 6 motor that needed a rebuild all the way coast to coast in 8 boxes. Cost me 200 at FedEx.

 

[Outlawmws]

USPS Flat Rate for most of it (2-3 boxes, packed well, LINE THEIR BOX with double cardboard if its anything close o 50 lbs loaded), if the box is over a certain "length" as in L + W + D, USPS charges a lot more, and FEDEX is the way to go.

That box should be shipped empty as any significant weight in it will destroy the box from the inside out as ALL of the shippers use conveyors that DROP the packages from as much as 4 FEET!! Plan for it... (The Inertia from a lot of weight simply turned into a giant hammer...)

 

[gte718p]

I'd say go freight. Most stores will give you a pallet or sell it to you cheap. Just about every community has a guy who recycles pallets who will sell you one if you really have to. Box it, pad it and strap it to a pallet. Things that are palletized can be moved incredibly cheaply.

I've shipped tool boxes, engines, tires, axles and car seats this way. Generally less then $100. Downside is its generally slower then ups and it has to be picked up at the terminal. Last mile delivery especially to residential addresses is insane.

Greyhound freight is another reasonably priced option.

 

[Danglerb]

Depending on where it needs to go consider uship.com. As long as you don't care when it ships and it is going close to a normal major route, one of the private haulers might cut you a real deal and zero packing.

UPS will do 155, I had a transmission shipped to me in a double boxed card board, drained of oil wt was 152 lbs. Only practical if you do a lot of shipping with UPS and have some kind of deal.

 

[michael murder]

Is there a Greyhound Bus station near you? I know you can ship through them. I hear that they are cheap. I think it takes longer, I don't know if your package is time sensitive or not.