How to Ship a Grandfather Clock

Shipping a Grandfather Clock

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  Contact the shipping company to set up appointment for them to crate and ship the grandfather clock. Other than having the clock bubble wrapped and secured, the shipping company will do the rest and can even package the clock if you desire. They will actually move the grandfather clock into a crate and ship. The advantages of having a shipping company crate the clock are that they will come pick up the clock, crate it and then ship it, without you having to do any of the heavy lifting.

• 2

  Measure the grandfather clock if you decide to package the clock yourself. Measuring the clock will help you to decide on how much bubble wrap and foam you will need to purchase. These can be purchased at online shipping stores. Measure the clock, and add several inches to the size of the grandfather clock to purchase enough material to properly cover the tops of the clock.

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  Remove the pendulum of the clock, and secure the timing mechanism and pendulum, as they are both connected. To secure the pendulum and timing mechanism, take a 2-inch piece of bubble wrap or foam and cut a 1-inch slice down the center of the piece, and fit the timing mechanism securely. This can be placed in a separate crate to be shipped, or allow the shipping company to package in a crate to be shipped.

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  Use a large piece of bubble wrap/foam and begin wrapping around the bottom of the grandfather clock. You may have to overlap the bubble wrap pieces, depending on the grandfather clock's size, to secure the wrap around the clock. Use tape to secure the wrap as you continue to wrap pieces around the clock, until you reach the head of the grandfather clock. Take more bubble wrap and secure around the head. Use the nylon bands to secure around the top, middle, and bottom of the grandfather clock for extra security.

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  Add extra bubble wrap to the top and bottom of the clock. This will keep the clock extra secure when the shipping company picks up the grandfather clock.