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Shipping a M400

Shipping a M400

2010-04-08 by zogher

Hi all,

Have a friend (not a member of this list, yet) that recently acquired an M400. A packing service is going to crate it for him to have it trucked.

Any tips on preparing the 'tron for the crating/move (i.e., should we remove the tape frame, etc.)?

Best,
Chris

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Shipping a M400

2010-04-08 by lsf5275@aol.com

Make sure to remove the tape frame prior to packing and shipping. I use a 2" thick piece of Foamular extruded insulation foam cut to fit, to brace the interior.
In a message dated 4/8/2010 2:52:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, fazeka@gmail.com writes:
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Hi all,

Have a friend (not a member of this list, yet) that recently acquired an M400. A packing service is going to crate it for him to have it trucked.

Any tips on preparing the 'tron for the crating/move (i.e., should we remove the tape frame, etc.)?

Best,
Chris

Re: Shipping a M400

2010-04-13 by zogher

Thanks for the advice.

One more question: Is the top strong enough to allow the 'tron to be strapped (as gentle yet secure as possible) to a pallet? If not, how does one secure it to said pallet?

Thanks,
Chris

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--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@... wrote:
>
> Make sure to remove the tape frame prior to packing and shipping. I use a
> 2" thick piece of Foamular extruded insulation foam cut to fit, to brace
> the interior.
>
>
> In a message dated 4/8/2010 2:52:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> fazeka@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Have a friend (not a member of this list, yet) that recently acquired an
> M400. A packing service is going to crate it for him to have it trucked.
>
> Any tips on preparing the 'tron for the crating/move (i.e., should we
> remove the tape frame, etc.)?
>
> Best,
> Chris
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Shipping a M400

2010-04-13 by lsf5275@aol.com

Yes. You can run a strap across the top. I would cover it with a blanket and some foam. It would be a good idea to check that the cabinet floor is in good shape. otherwise it could cave in.
In a message dated 4/13/2010 8:29:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, fazeka@gmail.com writes:
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Thanks for the advice.

One more question: Is the top strong enough to allow the 'tron to be strapped (as gentle yet secure as possible) to a pallet? If not, how does one secure it to said pallet?

Thanks,
Chris

--- In newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com, lsf5275@... wrote:
>
> Make sure to remove the tape frame prior to packing and shipping. I use a
> 2" thick piece of Foamular extruded insulation foam cut to fit, to brace
> the interior.
>
>
> In a message dated 4/8/2010 2:52:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> fazeka@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Have a friend (not a member of this list, yet) that recently acquired an
> M400. A packing service is going to crate it for him to have it trucked.
>
> Any tips on preparing the 'tron for the crating/move (i.e., should we
> remove the tape frame, etc.)?
>
> Best,
> Chris
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Shipping a M400

2010-04-13 by Rick Blechta


On Apr 13, 2010, at 9:12 AM, lsf5275@aol.com wrote:

Yes. You can run a strap across the top. I would cover it with a blanket and some foam. It would be a good idea to check that the cabinet floor is in good shape. otherwise it could cave in.

Avoid that problem and unbolt the feet. (You can also put them inside a pair of shoes for the trip, doing double duty as shoe trees.)


Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Shipping a M400

2010-04-13 by lsf5275@aol.com

Good advice! Who has shoes big enough to put the feet in besides Bozo?
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Avoid that problem and unbolt the feet.

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Shipping a M400

2010-04-13 by fdoddy@aol.com

yeah baby!



-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Blechta <rick@rickblechta.com>
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, Apr 13, 2010 9:32 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Shipping a M400


On Apr 13, 2010, at 9:23 AM, lsf5275@aol. com wrote:

Good advice! Who has shoes big enough to put the feet in besides Bozo?


Fritz.

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Shipping a M400

2010-04-13 by lsf5275@aol.com

Fritz may have, "big shoes to fill" but he has tiny little munchkin feet. I've seen them.
In a message dated 4/13/2010 9:38:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, fdoddy@aol.com writes:

yeah baby!



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From: Rick Blechta <rick@rickblechta. com>
To: newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Tue, Apr 13, 2010 9:32 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Shipping a M400


On Apr 13, 2010, at 9:23 AM, lsf5275@aol. com wrote:

Good advice! Who has shoes big enough to put the feet in besides Bozo?


Fritz.