Spetz Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Hi everyone, I want to put a receiver in my suitcase to take overseas.I don't have the original box for it and was hoping someone has the original packaging of their receiver they don't want/need? The receiver is 174mm in height.Sydney area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Umm, I'll be the first, and ask how long it is and how wide? We know how high it is. Err, exactly what type/brand of receiver is it? You couldn't just safely wrap it up in bubble wrap, place that inside a double cardboard box that you cut to size from cardboard you picked up from the recycle centre or Bunnings or Dan Murphys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spetz Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Sorry I thought all receivers were the same width/depth? It's an Onkyo TX-SR604 Bubble wrap will be the second option, I don't think I can make a sturdy enough box though. I am mostly concerned about the receiver becoming deformed out of shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 It's not hard to make a double thickness box using a stanley knife and packing tape and cardboard boxes from the aforementioned. Should take you about half an hour max, do it properly and you can do away with the bubble wrap. I don't see a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplifiedLife Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Here is an idea. Find two stiff bits of cardboard and gladwrap your receiver to them (top and bottom) with potentially a layer of bubble wrap. Then use clothing and securely pack it in the centre with soft clothing surrounds. It won't go anywhere. Having said that, you'd probably be best putting it a seperate box or hand luggage bag you can take on as carry on if it will fit. At least then you can guarantee what happens to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Bubble wrap the receiver. Twice - two layers. Sticky tape so sealed. Then over wrap with card board as Luc suggests. Just crease cardboard at corners and tape together. Can get all you need from auspost or tape & bubble wrap for boxes. Fruit boxes or any boxes from you local shop keeper. Bunnings etc. Or go to any of those storage places they sell boxes. I would make sure bubbe wrap and well as you need to mind the foam you get in original boxes so go asuch as 50mm thick. And make sure the box is well taped and secure. Have you seen the way they fling cargo on the Tarmac to go in the hold of the plane ? Another option is wrap well in blankets again 50 mm thick. Then put in one of those old hard plastic suitcases. Buy cheap on eBay If don't have blankets get from st vinnies Hand luggage would be preferred choice but your usually limited by size and weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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