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Subject: Re: MAPS-L: Locking map cases
Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2005
From: Ross Togashi <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum"
Aloha Mark,
Similar "hinged doo-wickies" were installed on some new map cases a few
years ago. After the map cases were delivered and set up, the vendor
drilled 4 holes into the frame of each map case and attached the hinge
with sheet metal screws. Look out for metal filings.
I would also check with Mayline or your vendor to see if they have any
other locking options for stacked map cases, and if they would send you
a sample hinge.
I think these Mayline doo-wickies are fine if you have a limited amount
of cases to lock or don't mind working with many padlocks, but I do wish
the edges of the hinges had been finished smoother. If Maylines' are
similar to the ones we had installed, there is the potential of the
metal corners tearing maps (and flesh), especially after they are swung
to the side in the open-position. Believe me.
If you haven't come across these yet, a couple of pertinent photo-essays
in the WAML Information Bulletin to review:
--"Safe Storage of Maps and Oversize Flat Items at the Alaska State
Library's Historical Collection", by Artemis BonaDea, v28, no.3, July
1997. Shown is a locking system similar looking to the Medeco and
"multi-lock swing-open security bars".
--"Map Case Security Device, v. 27, no.1, Nov. 1995. Shown is the
University of Hawaii Library's "homemade solution" to securing map cases
using "L" brackets, metal pipe, padlock, and a length of steel bar or chain.
"Commercial and homemade solutions for locking map cases" would be a
great photo-essay topic. If any one is interested in taking a few
photos of their setup, please let me know.
Aloha,
ross
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Ross Togashi, WAML IB Photo-essay Editor
University of Hawai`i at Manoa
Hamilton Library - Map Collection
2550 McCarthy Mall
Honolulu, HI 96822
ph. (808) 956-6199 email: [log in to unmask]
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----- Original Message -----
From: Angie Cope
Date: Tuesday, July 5, 2005 6:14 am
Subject: MAPS-L: Locking map cases
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> Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 10:52:58 -0400
> From: "Mark A. Thomas"
> Subject: Locking map cases
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> We're considering retrofitting a few of our map cabinets with a
> lockingdevice.
>
> There are several homemade solutions that I've gotten information on
> before.
>
> Also, Mayline/Hamilton has a locking device:
> item 90J006, Locking Device for steel plan files
> It's a hinged doo-wicky that seems to bolt on the right hand edge
> of a
> case and fold over to block the drawers when locked. See page 49 in
> this catalog: http://www.mayline.com/pricebookpdf/filing.pdf
>
> Has anyone retrofitted this to their flat map files? What is their
> opinion on the ease of installation and on how well it works? Do you
> need a separate lock for each 5-drawer unit, or does it allow a
> rod to
> slide through multiple units? Is it worth the cost compared to the
> homemade solutions? (I'm assuming about $50 for the part, considering
> the usual discounts from list price.) It must require a bit of
> drilling.
> Thanks,
> Mark
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> Mark Thomas / [log in to unmask] / 919-660-5853, fax:919-684-2855
> Economics, Geology, Geography Bibliographer
> Map and GIS Librarian / Public Documents and Maps Department
> 025 Perkins Library / Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0177
>
>
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