Shipping a Norton crank

norbsa48503 · Feb 16, 2012

Well you may have to some time so ... I needed 1 1/2 inches all sides around the crank in case of a drop.
So here is the center web.

Some inter locking out riggers for the box and crank trapping.

No that is not the crank I am sending but the right size.

And because of the rules it all goes in a 12X16V12 box from Lowes .67

Brooking 850 · Feb 16, 2012

Very clever, will use this pattern myself for next project
Regards Mike

comnoz · Feb 16, 2012

You better make an extra cuz I'm going to keep that one.

swooshdave · Feb 16, 2012

Use a big tupperware type container.

travelerjerry · Feb 17, 2012

Eliminated packing the styrofoam peanuts there Greg. Best part it comes with a handle.

grandpaul · Feb 17, 2012

I really like the various sizes of rubbermaid tubs, drill and zip-tie the lids.

Adding that much wood will cost more in shipping, but definitley peace of mind!

rpatton · Feb 17, 2012

norbsa48503 said:

How is it supported against side loads? That would be up and down in the picture. The 'THIS END UP' on boxes is a vague suggestion and if they see those finger slots in the box, they'll go for them.

batrider · Feb 17, 2012

Hopefully that box will be within a second box with packing mat'l between them.

norbsa48503 · Feb 17, 2012

Bob it is a tight fit in the main cut out. Then the cross pieces interlock into the main cut out and trap the crank ends were they are 3/4 DIA. just like the ply thickness. I would ship it in plain wood but the box is much cheaper so there you go.

Shipping a Norton crank

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