Best way to ship a saw (ebay)

[slipknot]

Just wanna know what are some good methods for shipping a big ole' saw like a homelite 360? (mines for sale on ebay right now) I could throw it in a cardboard box and ship it but don't think that will be to successful. Any ideas?

 

[BostonBull]

Drain all oil and gas, blow out both tanks with air. Put a foded piece of cardboard on the dogs and tape it in place. Wrap saw in palstic bag and tie shut. Put a good amount of newspaper on all sides of the saw. Tape shut really well.

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

Drain all oil and gas, blow out both tanks with air. Put a foded piece of cardboard on the dogs and tape it in place. Wrap saw in palstic bag and tie shut. Put a good amount of newspaper on all sides of the saw. Tape shut really well.

Yep. I've sent several saws that way. And two to Australia packaged like that.

Plus, charge like $10 more than you think, or what the web site says it will cost because when you get to the post office, it'll always cost more than you think it will.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

Box it, but pack the box firmly with newspaper.

 

[046]

I pack mine with hard foam inserts, place smaller boxes within to fill up space, then news paper or bubble wrap all over.

chainsaws are pretty tuff to begin with. watch out for bars cutting it's way through box. pays to double wrap bar in cardboard.

drain all oils and fuels of course, then take a large tuff trash bag. insert saw into trash bag to contain gas smells. it may not have enough gas to matter, but if post office smells gas, they will open and possibly delay shipment.

 

[woodbutcher44]

Yep. I've sent several saws that way. And two to Australia packaged like that.

Plus, charge like $10 more than you think, or what the web site says it will cost because when you get to the post office, it'll always cost more than you think it will.

if you print the inter net quote most always they will hornor it .

 

[94TahoeLT]

The one I sold on ebay.
I took the bar and chain off and bagged each one of them.
Then got a good strong box and filled it with peanuts, then forced the box closed. after which I taped it up very well.
never had an issue.

 

[retoocs555]

Put a foded piece of cardboard on the dogs and tape it in place.

That's key.

Also tape your bar securely to the side of the box so it doesn't poke it's way out.

 

[hammer0419]

Well packed with the bar removed is the easiest and cheapest way. Especially if you ship UPS which I usually use for heavier items. Cheaper than the Post Office. They have increased there fees and put in new guide lines as far as the size of the box goes. If it reaches a certain length reguardless of weight you are charged a base fee of a 30# box. Always ship in the smallest but SECURE box you have. Removing the bar could save you a bunch.

 

[BlueRidgeMark]

DO pad the ends of the bar, and DO use a big enough box. I got an eBay saw with a sprocket nose poking out of one corner of the box. Post Office wouldn't deliver it, as it was "hazardous". Had to go pick it up at the Post Office main branch.

 

[johncinco]

I started charging $10 more than the actual shipping cost. Went to Wal-mart and bought a bunch of rubbermaid tubs with lids. Pack real well with shock absorbing materials. Drill holes through the edges that overlap the lid and the tub. Zip tie through the holes to keep it all shut tight. Easy to carry, pretty indestructable, nothing is gonna come poking out my accident. Shipped saws, engine blocks, whole gas engines, works great.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

Someone shipped me a bunch of transmission and differental parts for an old tractor Im working on in a 5gal bucket with the lid screwed on using drywall screws.


I thought this was pretty inventive way to ship 70lbs cheaply and worry free.

 

[Bill G]

I started charging $10 more than the actual shipping cost. Went to Wal-mart and bought a bunch of rubbermaid tubs with lids. Pack real well with shock absorbing materials. Drill holes through the edges that overlap the lid and the tub. Zip tie through the holes to keep it all shut tight. Easy to carry, pretty indestructable, nothing is gonna come poking out my accident. Shipped saws, engine blocks, whole gas engines, works great.

The only problem with totes is UPS charges more for non-cardboard boxes. I build wooden crates for heavy items but I always get nailed by UPS for a non-cardboard items. This also applies if it is wrapped in brown paper. I have considered stapling cardboard to the wood.

On a side note how is the 111 running ?

Bill

 

[Justsaws]

Double bag, double box, well packed, and tape all seams. U.S.P.S. only.

The other carriers can deliver okay sometimes but one in particular must train employees on dropping kicking and one other has interpreted a day to be 72 hours long on to many occasions.

 

[Justsaws]

The only problem with totes is UPS charges more for non-cardboard boxes. I build wooden crates for heavy items but I always get nailed by UPS for a non-cardboard items. This also applies if it is wrapped in brown paper. I have considered stapling cardboard to the wood.

Bill

Bill, I went down that path at work and the packages were rejected because of staples. These were not crappy either but very well built good looking packages. Pick up man would not take them. Called FedX and they were gone the next day. Sometimes FedX won't take things but UPS will and vice versa. It used to be easier now it is not. DHL says it will take it and then never shows up. The UPS man is there everyday up to five times a day, he tries but is frustrated with many rules.

 

[Bill G]

All shippers have problems on any given day. I have had problems with all of them and I have had great results with all of them. The one that really made me chuckle was when DHL delivered a saw to me from the west coast that was not packaged. It was a saw with the bar intact and a label wrapped around the handle. I have accounts with all shippers and for the last 2 years I have used DHL as I drove by the airport all the time. I now have to go back to checking rates with all companies.

Bill