Would you buy one?

[BIGEVIL]

Lots of talk about subs in a casket.

Most of you know the quality of my craftsmanship....

If I were to start building custom faux caskets or coffins (your choice) and making them perfectly tuned subwoofer enclosures (I have extensive software on my computer), would you buy them? I figure I can crank them out anywhere from $300 to $1000 which includes subwoofers, materials, casket hardware, assembly etc etc. The price will vary depending on the size and quality of speaker(s) you want to use.

The only negative would be shipping.

[EvilManor]

Lots of talk about subs in a casket.

Most of you know the quality of my craftsmanship....

If I were to start building custom faux caskets or coffins (your choice) and making them perfectly tuned subwoofer enclosures (I have extensive software on my computer), would you buy them? I figure I can crank them out anywhere from $300 to $1000 which includes subwoofers, materials, casket hardware, assembly etc etc. The price will vary depending on the size and quality of speaker(s) you want to use.

The only negative would be shipping.

Interesting. Would it be cheaper (labor/shipping) to put together a kit so to speak. Pre-cut predilled with hardware included? Or would that be too much of a pain?

[jlprigmore]

My box which was prefabbed, is pretty big, 2 cubic foot per chamber. Only cost me about 25 bucks to ship which wasn't too bad I thought.

[BIGEVIL]

Interesting. Would it be cheaper (labor/shipping) to put together a kit so to speak. Pre-cut predilled with hardware included? Or would that be too much of a pain?

The biggest draw back will be tuning. If I don't have the speakers to hook to my computer, I wont know exactly what size to build the interior. At that point I would have to completely assemble it and then disassemble it for shipping.

Each one will be custom built to your specs. Maybe you want the neighbors to hear you coming down the street. Some want bass so deep it makes their inner child cry (my favorite). Maybe you want it to have mids and tweets also.

There will not be a "fit all" kit. No two will ever be the same.

If anyone knows an inexpensive trucking company.....

[Morella]

Recheck the rules on cargo. Everything goes by air now, and unless the company takes the same truck to your consignee's door with it, almost nothing will go. I tried to ship a 78 Deville gas tank, and finally just gave up. A casket table won't go either, so a casket-sized object wouldn't. You'd have to get a motor freight estimate. UPS Ground probably won't even go, if they still exist.

-denise

[Riff Raff]

I have shipped a conv. top frame before. Don't remember how much it cost, but it was big and bulky, and went by UPS. I think a 15x15x48 box was quoted at $75 from here to Mich. The trick would be to package it so as not to be overly big or and heavier then needed.

[kaptinkaos]

I'd buy one, depending on cost.
No shipping needed - lol.

[60Crown]

http://www.forwardair.com/

Forward Air will be the best bet for shipping. Only available for drop/pick up at their locations however - which are located at most major airports. I have used them extensively to ship motorcycles as they are the cheapest.

http://www.shipgreyhound.com/

Greyhound PackageXpress is another viable option, size contingent. I have also used this service when no Forward Air location was feasible for large packages - including a one wheel trailer from the '50s.

[Morella]

I sent a 4000# aircraft engine by COMAT through our contractor, from Boise to SLC to Dallas. If you've ever been in the shipping business, you realize just how hilarious that is, and how much trouble I got into for it.

-denise