mattblast
Well-known member
It’s easy to pack and ship a vintage grinder. Proper packing means it will arrive safely even if UPS drops the box. My rule of thumb is that it has to survive a 2ft drop with no damage.
I pack the grinder in recycled boxes I get from work. The box is 22” x 14” x 12” and made of triple wall cardboard. That gives it extra durability and is a perfect fit for a grinder. The box was originally used to ship 440ml ink cartridges (qty 20).
Step 1 - put bubble pack over gooseneck light and tuck it around to front of the grinder. I usually remove the bulb. The cord is wrapped and tucked around the front as well. I remove plastic eye shields and wrap them in paper to tuck in front of the grinder. Glass shields are left in place.
Then I lay the grinder at the front edge of a piece of cardboard that is 24” wide and 48” long. I use a 6” x 6” x 48” box which is used to ship rolls of paper for large format printing. You can get these free from any sign shop (or find in their dumpster). These work well because there is a crease every 6” so it makes it easier to fold over the flaps later.
Step 2 - roll the grinder so that the cardboard goes around a few times. Repeat for second piece of cardboard. Tape end so it doesn’t unravel.
Step 3 - slit the edges so they can be folded in and then fold each of the flaps in and tape them in place. Repeat for other side.
The taped up bundle has over an inch of cardboard all around and 2” at each end.
Step 4 - place a few sheets of cardboard at bottom of the box for cushioning and fill then place grinder in box. Fill ends with another inch of cardboard as well as any voids.
At the dock ready for pickup.
I pack the grinder in recycled boxes I get from work. The box is 22” x 14” x 12” and made of triple wall cardboard. That gives it extra durability and is a perfect fit for a grinder. The box was originally used to ship 440ml ink cartridges (qty 20).
Step 1 - put bubble pack over gooseneck light and tuck it around to front of the grinder. I usually remove the bulb. The cord is wrapped and tucked around the front as well. I remove plastic eye shields and wrap them in paper to tuck in front of the grinder. Glass shields are left in place.
Then I lay the grinder at the front edge of a piece of cardboard that is 24” wide and 48” long. I use a 6” x 6” x 48” box which is used to ship rolls of paper for large format printing. You can get these free from any sign shop (or find in their dumpster). These work well because there is a crease every 6” so it makes it easier to fold over the flaps later.
Step 2 - roll the grinder so that the cardboard goes around a few times. Repeat for second piece of cardboard. Tape end so it doesn’t unravel.
Step 3 - slit the edges so they can be folded in and then fold each of the flaps in and tape them in place. Repeat for other side.
The taped up bundle has over an inch of cardboard all around and 2” at each end.
Step 4 - place a few sheets of cardboard at bottom of the box for cushioning and fill then place grinder in box. Fill ends with another inch of cardboard as well as any voids.
At the dock ready for pickup.
