I've got a ~1,000 mile interstate move comming and I've opted to crate some of my larger tools (and leave some new tools in their factory crate, such as the K700S) to make it easier to ship and temporarily store in a storage facility while I get flooring and electrical done in the new work area. The bandsaw and dust collector have already been crated. I decided the cost of $200 of OSB and 2x4's would greatley outweight any damage that could be caused during transit (moving shop tools myself).
Initially was a requirement to get some OEM style hold-downs made, which arrived today from 0.119" mild steel, a quick test shows they will work fine, will likley get some GRK's to secure them to the pallet.
Whilst I would of preferred using Cosmoline sheets to protect cast-iron surfaces, I've done some tests with the lanoline based Fluid Film, and looks like it will work fine.?
I finished the initial pallet today, its been fun doing some construction-related work instead of furniture, where there isnt any sanding or dimensions to be overly concerned about. At the moment the pallet is made of 2x4's with three lengths, and four cross braces with a 3/4" OSB top. I've also doubled up the OSB underneath to make sure all of the hold-downs land in a 2x4 or ~1 1/2" of plywood. Opted for a ~36" x 91" pallet which should fit the footprint of the machine, with a 26" gap between the center supports to allow a narrow pallet jack under easy.
Likley going to box up the fence and extension table seperatley.
I'll add more as I finish up the boxing over the comming week. Doing some testing so far the frame is very ridgid and should do well.
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Regards
Karl
