Re: [CR]RE: Shipping Rims

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Ideale)

Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:02:13 -0500
From: "gabriel l romeu" <romeug@comcast.net>
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]RE: Shipping Rims
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there has been some good ideas generated here, and the nightmares.

I ship a fair amount of stuff being a furniture maker, including glass. one of the methods i use which is useful for rims are the inexpensive furring strips (2.5"x.75") used extensively in the US building trade. Basically, i construct a frame to surround the item using butt joints and glue, then glue and staple cardboard or screw Masonite on the top or

bottom. for bigger stuff i will use 2 bys.

It is really fast using an hydraulic nailer and stapler, takes about 10 minutes. lot lighter with cardboard..

Raffaele Giordano wrote:
> Just received a pair of Campagnolo rims, via USPS to Sweden. And as I have
> received and sent rims previously, with a sturdy cardboard. These came
> squashed on two sides, paper thin. I would always recommend to reinfo rce
> the angles, top side and bottom side.
> Here is a pic of them
> http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/360476138_6704700bd3.jpg?v=0

-- gabriel l romeu cold in central new jersey usa, heading to a balmy seattle then victoria

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