So I've been kicking myself for the last few weeks for not bidding on a Rocketeer on eBay that ended up selling for only $125 and was a local pick up. (My SMAD was in its early stages and I convinced myself I shouldn't buy it because I "don't have the space" and "don't need it." HA! I should have gone with my gut and gotten it.) Anyways, I was feeling rather glum about that last night (and the fact that it didn't rain all summer until the past 5 days when I was on my beach vacation) when lo and behold, a Rocketeer shows up on my local CL. Yippee!That's the back story. I am going to pick it up this Sunday, and the machine is in a cabinet. From the CL pics it's not a very nice cabinet and I will almost certainly get rid of it because I definitely don't have space for a cabinet, let alone an ugly one. But I don't think that the cabinet is optional, so I'll have to take it with me. Aside from finding out the dimensions ahead of time to make sure it will actually fit in my car, what do I need to do to safely transport the machine? Should I take it out of the cabinet to make sure it doesn't flap around and get damaged? If so, how do I do it?Here's a pic from the listing if it helps:(In theory I could just remove the machine from the cabinet and dump it at the curb, it's NYC and weirder things have been done. But that doesn't seem right. Although I may have to do it if the cabinet won't fit in the car, LOL!)
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234 >12-11-2013, 01:01 PM Mi shots
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If so, how did you pack them. I have several machines, some being very expensive. Any ideas on how to prevent any damage with packing?
12-11-2013, 04:37 PM taraox
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I have a fairly pricy sewing machine and I just packed it in a sturdy box that it fit in. I wrapped it in bubble wrap, put it in the box, and then stuffed all the edges/corners/empty spaces with newspaper. Moved it down from Canada and all around the US since.. packed it exactly the same every time, no damage
12-11-2013, 05:03 PM caligirlz
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^^^ good idea! I was just going to recommend bubble wrap if you cant get packaging similar to the original packing materials/box. you could always check your local sewing machine shop to see if they have extra packaging materials too. (I have a couple of Bernina's. I put them in their cases & transport them in my private vehicle). good luck!
12-11-2013, 05:53 PM Mi shots
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^^^ good idea! I was just going to recommend bubble wrap if you cant get packaging similar to the original packing materials/box. you could always check your local sewing machine shop to see if they have extra packaging materials too. (I have a couple of Bernina's. I put them in their cases & transport them in my private vehicle). good luck!
That sounds like a great idea. I saved my babylock box so that is safe. I need to package my Jonomes and singers. I have one size box for my singer serger. My other singer I have a sturdy sewing travel case on wheels. But def need to pack my Janomes well.Going to call my sewing machine shop tomorrow.
12-17-2013, 05:05 AM Nugget_Brain
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I don't have a giant machine, but it's pretty heavy. The last time I moved it, a cross town move, I put it in a similar sized box and then stuffed in as many fat quarters as I could to help cushion it!
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12-17-2013, 05:57 AM Hedgehog_MomLocation: San Antonio, TX
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I just put my sewing machines and my mixer in the car with me, instead of putting them in the moving truck.
12-21-2013, 08:47 PM Klassyhk
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Remove the needleI move a lot and from time to time do work that requires me to carry my machine with me. I recommend removing the needle before transporting the machine and then put it back in once you're at the destination. I've found my favorite needle broken in half after a move although the rest of the machine was fine. I have no idea how it happen but with moving expect the unexpected. Another I do when moving the machine is to dislodge the hand-wheel so it becomes unmovable and then wrap the machine in fabric to prevent nicks and scratches to the body.
12-21-2013, 10:36 PM MamaRed
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I packed my sewing machine and serger in large boxes. I used my fabric stash as padding, especially fleece. Then I marked them clearly and let my husband and stepson know exactly how ugly it would be if anything happened to my machines. I had a car full of pets, or I would have moved the machines in my own car.
12-22-2013, 06:41 AM QuilterChick
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I have never let any of my machines (2 Berninas and a Pfaff, all computerized, high end, and heavy) go on a moving truck. I have kept the original packing boxes and that works best carrying in the trunk of the car or in the well(s) of the back seat. Also I use bungee cords around each box and cover the boxes with a heavy blanket so they are "tight" and can't get shaken in a quick stop etc.
If you don't have the original boxes, you could use sturdy tote boxes from Lowe's and make sure the machines are solidly packed inside with blankets. You can buy foam insulation to line the totes on each side and the top and "peanuts". Wrap the machines first and pour lots of peanuts to fill out all the air spaces.
If you absolutely have to put them on a moving truck, take out separate insurance for them for full value. Replacement value in movers' language means nothing.
You can also have them packed by a UPS or similar packing store and insured if you are not driving to your destination. That is the most expensive method, however.
12-22-2013, 10:10 AM Hemlock140
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Like Quilterchick, when we moved 1,100 miles I packed my wife's (who quilts) machines into our vehicles and moved them ourselves along with laptop she uses for embroidery, the dog and kids. She has about 6 of them, valued as much as $7,000 for the newest Bernina and it's not worth risking damage on a moving van.
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