When looking for a custom built crate, you will need to ask many questions.
First, ask if they can supply the wood for both domestic and international shipping.
Can they build reusable crates?
Do they have experience with both large and small items.
Have they crated delicate or valuable items in the past? Be sure and ask for examples of these items.
Do they know the proper amount of padding to add inside the crate for different types of items. High value painting with glass require different preparation and padding from artistic statutes.
How do they bind the crate? Do they nail it or use screws to close the crate? Do they secure the crate with metal banding?
Is a full wood crate really what you need for the shipment? If the item is something like an engine, you can probably strap it to a pallet and not incur the cost of a full wood crate.
Make sure that the crater has many options available so that you can analyze your choices and pick the best one for your shipment.
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