thanks, correct,  these are made of pine (which i have been told or
read isnt as bad? or is it?) also have a low humidity environment
where they are stored

On 3/26/18, David Campbell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Be aware that, in the long run, wood (and some paints and glues) produces
> acids that can eat away shells.  The phenomenon is known as Byne's disease,
> though it's actually just a chemical reaction.
>
> On Sun, Mar 25, 2018 at 8:37 PM, Michael Small
> <[log in to unmask]
>> wrote:
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>> Greetings Conch-L
>>
>> How do you store your shell collection so you can access it easily? I am
>> looking for suggestions on how to store my entire collection in durable,
>> flexible cabinets which I would keep in my garage. I have looked at tool
>> chests for this purpose, but I find they tend to have variable sized
>> drawers which are often too deep to be efficient storage spaces for a
>> shell
>> collection. All suggestions welcome!
>>
>> Michael Small
>> Vancouver
>>
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