Transporting an LGP-30

[Cory Heisterkamp]

On Dec 23, 2016, at 1:57 PM, Pete Lancashire wrote:

> I 2nd what Chuck recommended, if that's not an option find someone you 100%
> trust. Anything that shock would hurt, have it removed, then one could find
> a electronic equipment mover. Most of the big moving van companies provide
> that service.
> 
> -pete
> 
> On Fri, Dec 23, 2016 at 11:45 AM, Chuck Guzis <cclist at sydex.com> wrote:
> 
>> On 12/23/2016 08:06 AM, Cory Heisterkamp wrote:
>>> Hi Folks,
>>> 
>>> I recently became the owner of an LGP-30, supposedly in 'working'
>>> condition. However, the machine is roughly 2000 miles from me and
>>> will need to be transported by freight. Before it's palletized, are
>>> there any special precautions I should take to ensure its safe
>>> travel. I'm especially worried about the drum (drum lock?), but
>>> haven't been able to find a maintenance or setup doc.
>>> 
>>> Anyone out there with experience or can offer a few pointers?
>>> 
>> 
>> Is this the LGP-30 that came up for auction in Canada?
>> 
>> Personally, I'd buy a plane ticket and supervise the packing.  There
>> are,  IIRC, 110 or so tubes, a drum and other goodies that should
>> probably be removed and shipped separately.   Nothing like getting a box
>> o' broken glass to make life interesting.
>> 
>> --Chuck
>> 
>> 

Well, I think you guys have convinced me that a trip is in order. Better safe than sorry with a piece of equipment like this.

Yep Chuck, this is the CA machine. I was surprised it never reared its head on classiccmp the past few days. -C