[RBW] Re: Me packing a frame for shipping (repair & repaint)

2022-07-19 Thread Mike Godwin
Anyone that has received something from me finds the void spaces filled with plastic capped 1-gallon milk jugs, or 64 oz soda bottles. Lightweight and they don't collapse. Styrofoam is good too, left over from someone's electronics or tool packaging. Mike "i'm with Joe on zip ties" SLO CA On

[RBW] Re: Me packing a frame for shipping (repair & repaint)

2022-07-18 Thread Joe Bernard
My one quibble would be zipties. I freakin' hate trying to cut or twist those suckers off while trying to avoid gouging paint. I wrap the pipe insulation with tape. On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 6:23:29 PM UTC-7 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > I pack like that too, and if no styrofoam is available I

[RBW] Re: Me packing a frame for shipping (repair & repaint)

2022-07-18 Thread J S
I pack like that too, and if no styrofoam is available I use bubble wrap. Well done. On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 4:24:08 PM UTC-4 Max S wrote: > It's heading out to get repaired & repainted, just 3.5 hours away, but... > > - Max "let's not talk about how I got this way" in A2 > > [image:

[RBW] Re: Me packing a frame for shipping (repair & repaint)

2022-07-18 Thread RichS
Max, that is an outstanding packing job. Would certainly meet Rivendell's approval. Based on my experiences with prepping frames for shipment I'd say you have a few hours invested in this masterpiece. Who is doing the paintwork? Best, Rich in ATL On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 4:42:36 PM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: Me packing a frame for shipping (repair & repaint)

2022-07-17 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I cannot wait to see it when you get it back. It’s going to be fabulous. And not to jinx it, but you padded it so well…what could possibly happen to it? You’re golden! On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 4:24:08 PM UTC-4 Max S wrote: > It's heading out to get repaired & repainted, just 3.5 hours away,