Got a question about packaging mirrors...found this post which explains a lot about shipping mirrors:
"Re: recoating and insurance questions
Posted by Mike on 10/2/2002 9:48:44 AM
Use the custom cut Styrofoam if you can, as this is how Zambuto and Meade ship large optics. I like to use Owens Corning pink wall insulating foam that is 2" thick and rigid. Make a sandwich of foam top and bottom with a center piece cut for the mirror. Protect the figured surface with optical tissue paper. Wrap and tape this with a thick cardboard shell or inner box; making sure that the sandwich stays intact. Place this in a larger box with foam peanuts as filler; no shifting allowed.
Put your name, address, etc. on the rear of the mirror and inside packaging. Say a prayer and ship it!"
Question: "protect the figured surface with optical tissue paper" So it's ok to let the optical tissue paper touch the coated surface? Should I pull a sheet of paper taut arount the edges so the only coated surface touching the paper would be the edges? I suppose I could then overlay a circular cut foam over the top and wrap the whole mirror. Would be interested in learning what others have done to ship mirrors.
2nd question: Would any ordinary camera shop have optical tissue paper or is it something which requires special ordering? Is there a particular kind or brand which is best?
Thanks.
"Re: recoating and insurance questions
Posted by Mike on 10/2/2002 9:48:44 AM
Use the custom cut Styrofoam if you can, as this is how Zambuto and Meade ship large optics. I like to use Owens Corning pink wall insulating foam that is 2" thick and rigid. Make a sandwich of foam top and bottom with a center piece cut for the mirror. Protect the figured surface with optical tissue paper. Wrap and tape this with a thick cardboard shell or inner box; making sure that the sandwich stays intact. Place this in a larger box with foam peanuts as filler; no shifting allowed.
Put your name, address, etc. on the rear of the mirror and inside packaging. Say a prayer and ship it!"
Question: "protect the figured surface with optical tissue paper" So it's ok to let the optical tissue paper touch the coated surface? Should I pull a sheet of paper taut arount the edges so the only coated surface touching the paper would be the edges? I suppose I could then overlay a circular cut foam over the top and wrap the whole mirror. Would be interested in learning what others have done to ship mirrors.
2nd question: Would any ordinary camera shop have optical tissue paper or is it something which requires special ordering? Is there a particular kind or brand which is best?
Thanks.
