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When it comes to my higher end stuff I usually add a few extra items I the packages:

1. Instead of double boxing I cut pads of cardboard and place in box to create a second inner wall for strength. Leave a bit of room towards top of box to create a separate compartment for any additional bags of nuts bolts items etc.

2. I will then put a lining of either pink or blue foam board (insulation) to help pad and also create the correct size opening for the product. I also will cut grooves in bottom section to add small cross sections to go around wheels and axles to keep it from moving. Be sure to leave room at top again.,

3. Once main package is in box. Ill use soft FOAM peanuts (white),not the standard ones (pink), as they form better and don't scratch any surfaces etc like the regular ones do. I'm always sure to get them under truck also fill with enough that it does not shift or move.. This will require a bit of shaking squeezing etc to be sure they pack in there. This scares some people as they are worried it will damage their goods--- trust me it will go through 30 times that hel* after it leaves your possession, no matter what shipper you use.

4. Once filled I will put foam board on top then cardboard again. This closes off truck and creates a shelf/compartment for any additional items going with it. Once all other stuff is in I again fill with foam and loose bagging if neede to fill it and add another layer of cardboard on top to close off box.

5. Now I close it up tape shut with standard packing tape. Then I will add hardened corner supports ( available at any shipping store) to brace box and add support for falls flips drops etc etc. once these are on I will then tape it with nylon shipping tape which does not tea like standard shipping tape, it also is usable as a security measure as you can see if it has been opened, was torn, etc etc .

Hope this helps, We ship a lot of different packages at my shop with fragile stuff, to heavy stuff etc so I picked up a lot of pointers from there, and I've yet to have any damaged or broken deliveries. I've had people say I overpack but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

--Dan