"Larry and a cat named Dub" wroteom...
Might I recommend breaking it up in 6 inch pieces to make shipping easier?

Breaking the rod will release harmful carcinogens into the air. To prevent this,
the rod should be shipped wrapped in a soft cloth (like, say, a rod sock) and
placed in an aluminum tube. I will, of course, dispose of these in the same
careful manner as the rod.
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TL,
Tim
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