Abstract: A crating method wherein the bottom member of an open, metal, switching equipment frame is placed upon a horizontal, rectangular, wooden base, within an opening provided by framing members on the base, and preferably bolted thereto. A side framing assembly is then placed outwardly adjacent each side of the metal frame, the lower ends of each assembly being fixedly attached to the base and a horizontal member extending across the top of each framing assembly having an inwardly facing notch snugly receiving the adjacent side member of the metal frame. The side frame assemblies are then attached to the top member of the metal frame. The metal frame and the side framing assemblies are then enclosed in a flexible covering material.