11-24-2008, 02:51 PM
i moved a couple glass table tops from the mainland i had some of those anti-fatigue floor mat tile things and made a kind of big envelope with them it worked good
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11-24-2008, 03:15 PM
When shipping the glass... stand it on it's end instead of laying it flat.
I lost a mirror in shipping because my container was not packed tightly. The ocean waves can cause havoc to stuff inside the shipping containers so pack everything as tight together as possible. If there is extra space in the container... try and fill it with something... ANYTHING... like old towels or blankets or something... Just make sure everything is packed tightly other wise when you open your container... you will find things tossed all around. ------- My Blog 
11-24-2008, 04:12 PM
Kani, you may want to check with one of the home improvement stores (or any builders you might know...) to see if they have any window or door shipping crates that are close to the size of your table tops.... if not, see if you can get a handy man to build a wood crate for the tops that will fit the top with the padding that is described by others.... this will make for a heavier piece to move, but should create a pretty shatter proof cage for the glass....
There are a number of Punawebbers that might be able to help (esp. is you have a Punaweb move-in party during your move) We have a trailer & a wimpy car... there are others that have trailers & more muscular vehicles than ours that might also be willing to help (We no longer will help move upright pianos, our excuse is the wimpy car....) 
11-24-2008, 06:59 PM
I shipped a 6ft glass table top from Atlanta in my self packeted container. Made a 2x4 frame slightly larger (1/2") than the glass then strapped the open side with 1x4. I padded between glass and wood to reduce wobble. Shipped standing against container wall. No problem.
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11-25-2008, 04:52 AM
you all have been just F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C!!!!! i can't thank you enough! very, very good advice you all have provided. we've never moved before--can you tell?!
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11-26-2008, 05:36 AM
When sugar went down, I went to Oahu to find work and ended up married to a wonderful fellow who had TONS of "stuff". Sheesh! Guess it was a package deal, though, he had to bring it all over here with him. We had a trucking company drop a container at his garage (it was a three car garage and full!) so all the stuff just had to be boxed and shifted into the container. We had already boxed most of the stuff and had it waiting in the garage. When the container arrived we hired some fellows who worked at one of the storage companies since they are really experienced at moving boxes and fitting them into containers. That container was packed so tight a pencil wouldn't even fit between the boxes. The truck came back and took the container to Young Brothers and then another truck took it to my house where it was unloaded. Sigh! Too much stuff!
If we were to do it again, I'd be tempted to purchase a container and keep it as a storage container. Possibly put a tin roof over it with big overhangs and cut a window or two into the side and set a door into it later so it could be a guest room or small shop if and when all the stuff ever migrated out of it. Kurt Wilson
11-27-2008, 03:15 PM
yes, we are trying to do the same, hotzcatz. however, we're told that the containers aren't flush to the ground. we would need some type of lift. we're thinking of just renting a truck like damon said and take it down to the pier ourselves.
3 car garage filled with stuff?! auwe! we're told we have app. 6000lbs of stuff. we better start eating our spinach NOW! "chaos reigns within. reflect, repent and reboot. order shall return." microsoft error message with haiku poetry
"a great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices."
w. james
11-28-2008, 04:43 PM
Kani.... most of the time the containers arrive on "wheels". The truck leaves the trailer for X amount of time... some people build wood ramps, others just have a few guys up in the container & more on the ground & pass the stuff down, of course if you have heavy things like vehicles, you will need a ramp.
Hence the move in party idea, the more helping hands, the quicker & easier on all the backs..... We had a move out party when we moved here, many of our neighbors showed up the day of moving & help finish packing & shlepping.... & we all ate up & drank every thing left in the house..... when it was all done, we all sat in the empty house & out on the decks and shared.... it was a great way to wrap up a 20 yr experience...
11-29-2008, 05:06 AM
yes, thank you for the information.
spoke to a cousin and a friend yesterday. both have offered the manpower and/or equipment. possibly even a lift. will find out more on monday. got some heavy items especially the washer and/or dryer. still not sure if we will bring those along as the ones at the new house are gas. but, they're too small. i guess one would call it an apartment size appliance--the type where the washer is on the bottom and the dryer is stacked on top. we'd need a dedicated outlet for ours which is not there. you cannot imagine how thankful we are of the help that's been offered and the information gained through the punaweb 'ohana. we're hoping to deplete as much of the food as possible and will give the rest away. the liquor has either been consumed or given away as well. might just have to have a "get to know you party" instead[  ]. we'll try to do as much as we can on our own. but, may still take you up on your offer[:p]."chaos reigns within. reflect, repent and reboot. order shall return." microsoft error message with haiku poetry
"a great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices."
w. james
12-01-2008, 01:02 AM
I suggest building (or having them built) crates for your glass top tables. It does not cost much and it is the only real way to protect them. We have stone table tops and glass table tops and we are having them and some art crated. We had to do this for a cross country move from Chicago to SF. But moving across the sea and with the containers being loaded by cranes, I would not trust my glass tops any other way. [8D]
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