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Subject:        Re: Map Cabinets - How High?
Date:   Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:11:42 -1000
From:   Ross Togashi <[log in to unmask]>
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Aloha Chris,

It's good to see a good number of responses to this question.

I'd like to add that when we replaced our 200+ map cases that were lost
in our flash flood of 2004, we made sure that the warranty for these new
cases allowed for stacking 4-high in our tight temporary quarters.

When this was first brought up with the manufacturer (before the cases
were ordered), they said that we would be voiding the warranty by
stacking more than 3 map cases.  They later changed their mind, but this
may be an important issue if you have new map cases, or plan on
purchasing some in the future.

If you haven't already done so, a search on the Maps-L Archives will
pull out previous discussions on stacking cases.  Do a word search for:

stacking map cases
floor load
map case weight
"high high the moon"

Good luck on your new floor plan!

Aloha,
Ross

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Hamilton Library
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----- Original Message -----
From: Maps-L Moderator <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Monday, October 6, 2008 9:02 am
Subject: Map Cabinets - How High?
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 > Please reply to the list so everyone can benefit from the information.
 >
 > -------- Original Message --------
 > Subject:        Map Cabinets -
 > How High?
 > Date:   Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:44:40 -0500
 > From:   Christopher Mixon <[log in to unmask]>
 > To:     <[log in to unmask]>
 >
 >
 >
 > Hi Maps-L'ers,
 >
 > We have been looking at the idea of stacking map cabinets four high
 > (five drawers each) to free up floor space. We've seen it done
 > in at
 > least two places but are not sure about this practice. At least one
 > vendor doesn't recommend it, and lately the more affordable
 > cases (term
 > used lightly), don't seem quite as solid as our older cases. A warped
 > case is pretty much useless and a very expensive loss.
 >
 > Does anyone have experience stacking higher than 3 sets? If so, what
 > brands are these?
 >
 > Any comments/recommendations either way are much appreciated.
 >
 >
 >
 > ___________________________
 >
 > Chris Mixon
 > Media & Digital Resource Lab
 > Map Collection
 > Auburn University Libraries
 > 231 Mell St.
 > Auburn University, AL 36849-5606
 > Phone: 334-844-7424
 > Fax: 334-844-4424
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