Actually I feel pretty confident about the crate. The plywood is 1/4" with 1/2" surround and sides. The foam is 2" thick at the top and bottom - thinner at the flat sides.
I am certainly not saying this is the best way to ship it. Not everyone has the tools, etc. I like the look of those boxes Linda recommended. Personally - I only feel safe delivering a painting in the nice padded back seat of my van.
I don't think any box or crate will protect a painting is a forklift is involved....
I'm gonna have to stand by my man on this one.
He is a builder who started as a carpenter - he now builds 35-millon-dollar buildings. And he is trained as an engineer. Now - if I have to eat my words (the painting hasn't arrived yet) - I'll be sure and stay out of this building....
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