Orleans, ON
We all know what happens during shipping. I've heard horror stories and experienced them first hand. Last time I shipped a game I create a crate on that not only traveled over 2600 miles but did so without a scratch. There are ultimately two variations of the crate pending budget and how much you want to protect the game. As long as you have a drill , #8 drill bit and a drill bit to make holes you are set. Is this overkill...perhaps.....will it increase your chances of getting your game in one piece absolutely.
*DISCLAIMER*
This will not protect however from idiots on forklifts. If someone wants to destroy a game they will.
Option #1 is about $60 while option 2 is about $100.
Shown in the picture below is option 2.
In order to create the palette you just need to head to your local hardware store where they offer free wood cutting. Hell why would you waste time setting up in the garage when the store will do it for you.
Option 1 & 2 will need
1 2x4 (16') - $7
1 2x4 (12') - $6
1 pack of 50+ #8 2.5" screws - $7
4 sets of - eye loops bolts (closed loop) + 1" washer + nut - $5
1 set of tie down straps (2 straps min required), they sell a set of 4 for like $12.
1 roll of wrapping
Partial piece of OSB
Option 2 also needs
1 pack of 50+ #8 1 1/4 screws
6 2x2 (8') - try to pick the straightest ones
4 OSB 4x8 sheets (3/8")
!!!!---OPTION 1----!!!!
Ask the Lumber guy to cut the 2x4 (16' / 192') in the following pieces
3 x 32.875" (32 7/8")
2 x 38"
4 x 4"
Cut second 2x4 (14') in the following pieces
4 x 35.875 (35 7/8")
4 x 5.875 (5 7/8")
There should essentially be nothing left of both studs once cut
To finish option 1 you will just need 1 more piece of OBS 3/8" sized 35"x 29 7/8 ". If you are choosing option #2 do not include this step as you will need all 4 sheets of OSB and will create that piece with different dimensions.
Option 1 finishes at step 6. You've essentially built a pallet to make the game transport ready. You will need to wrap the game wit lots of cardboard layers if you go this route and wrap the hell out of it with micron film.
!!!!---OPTION 2----!!!!
All of option 1 materials are needed for option 2 apart from the additional OSB sheet mentioned above.
Ask the Lumber guy to cut the 2x2 (8' / 96') in the following pieces
4 - 58"
2 - 35"
2 - 29.875" (29 7/8")
Unfortunately you will have leftover...nothing to be done about that.
Ask then for the 4 sheets of OSB to be cut in 8 pieces.
This is what will add weight and is the most expensive addition but will add the greatest protection.
2 x 3.5 x 35 7/8"
2 x 38 x 55 3/8"
1 x 38 x 32 7/8"
1 x 35"x 29 7/8 "
2 x 33 5/8" x 55 3/8"
Again left over but what can you do.
CONCLUSION ALL these cuts ensure that you wont have to use a skill saw once you get home. All the pieces will be ready to assemble. I do however suggest you pilot hole the wood to make sure it doesn't crack... especially the 2x2s.
