Shipping tube

[Stephen]

Do you think this a viable way to ship a daito. I'd think with reinforcement 1x2.

The tube extends to 40 inches which will be needed. 

 

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[Alex A]

One thing comes to mind Stephen, will the sword fit if the diameter is only 3,4"?

 

Id be tempted stick with a good thick cardboard box with a load of bubble wrap

[Matsunoki]

Stephen, I’ve often used the really thick cardboard tube that carpets are rolled on. Have you got a friendly carpet shop anywhere near? They usually have loads of them kicking around storage areas. They are strong as hell and can be cut to any length you need. You might have to ship the sword disassembled due to the curvature. I bolt the oiled and wrapped blade to a smooth pice of wood and pack the koshirae around it. Cap each end with plywood or similar. If done properly it is virtually bomb proof. 

[Stephen]

Yeah Colin that's why I used to do it back in the day I dug around in the closet and found triangle tube from the post office so I'll be using that thank you guys for your input.

[GeorgeLuucas]

I like the tubes. I try to find a tube to put into a rectangular box. It gives me the peace of mind that it's more "rigid" for whatever reason. 

For the very few swords I've shipped; I've gotten boxes from a local golf store. They've got some perfect sized boxes that they would just recycle anyway.

Best of luck, 
-Sam

[Bruce Pennington]

I've had a couple swords come in tubes, with no dents or bends.  But almost ever 4 sided, even 3 sided boxes have had dents and bends.  Thankfully, no damage to the swords.  I like the tubes!

[John C]

FYI

[Stephen]

When I did use a tube I'd tape a bump on it so it would’nt roll back n forth. 

[Bugyotsuji]

1 hour ago, Stephen said:

When I did use a tube I'd tape a bump on it so it would  roll back n forth. 

I can't see that in my mind's eye, Stephen. Why would it need to roll back and forth?

[Stephen]

 

2 hours ago, Bugyotsuji said:

Why would it need to roll back and forth?

That's what round things do

 

They don't ship them standing up, they have them laying down in the floor, With other boxes

you don't want to roll them back and forth do you

[Brian]

Just a typo Piers. He meant didn’t. Fixed

Got my sword from Stephen way back like that. Fist of bubble wrap taped to the outside. Perfect shipping.