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Posted by Nate Anderson (Member # 2711) on 04-19-2010, 03:40 PM:

Does anyone have a general idea how much a Simplex 35 mm projector and soundhead would weigh? I'm trying to figure out shipping costs and I can't even attempt it without a weight estimate.

I'd weigh the thing myself but I can't think of a good way to do that either.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Posted by Tony Bandiera Jr (Member # 2365) on 04-19-2010, 03:51 PM:

Nate,

Approximate weight for the pair less crate and pallet would be around 100 lbs, if you're talking about a 5-Star (belt drive) soundhead. Pallet and proper packing material can add 20-30 lbs.

Add 35 lbs to the above if it's an older SH-1000 gearbox soundhead.

You can use an ordinary bathroom scale which can be had for as little as $10-20 bucks at a drugstore. Just weigh each piece one at a time and add it all up.

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 04-20-2010, 01:31 AM:

Or weigh yourself and then subtract that amount as you weigh yourself holding the piece of equipment. (If the equipment covers up the scale.)

Posted by Sam D. Chavez (Member # 1841) on 04-20-2010, 10:53 AM:

I just shipped two picture heads only and they weighed about 75 pounds each minus the crate.