Could someone elaborate on Byne's disease?  I've never haerd of this.


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Subject: [CONCH-L] Metal vs. wood cabinets


>  1. I Prefer Metal vs Wood Cabinets (2)
>
> Date:    Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:18:07 +0200
> From:    Peter Hoefkens <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: I Prefer Metal vs Wood Cabinets
>
> Hi,
> I also prefer and have been using metal cabinets for over 12 years now. I
> use cabinets designed for storing A1 sized paper. Cabinets are
> approximately
> 112 cm wide, 85 cm in dept and 58 cm heigh. So 2 cabinets can easily be
> stacked on each other. Each cabinet contains 6 drawers, each slightly over
> 6
> cm high. So for big species I still have to rely on wooden drawers.
>
> Kind regards,
> Peter Hoefkens
> The Netherlands
> Subject: I Prefer Metal vs Wood Cabinets
>
>
>> Aloha!
>> I prefer metal cabinets. True, they don't have that "earthy" appeal as
>> wood does but it works. All museums have switch to metal over the
>> years because of the affects of Byne's Disease. And my cabinets are
>> all Sears Craftman tool cabinets. Had them for +20yrs now & no
>> problems. When Tucker was still alive he recommended Craftsman steel
>> cabinets because the steel gauge used was very thick & the over-all
>> cost was very affordable. One turn of the key locks everything & i
>> stack them since most are modulated in nature.
>>
>> I've seen metal map cabinets that are well made & are ideal storage
>> lockers. Vidmar seems to be the prefered choice. But i still prefer
>> Craftsman brand. And the black "foam-like" drawer liners that Sears
>> sells will not break down or tarnish the shells they contact. Also
>> when stacking use a rubber mat between units. Craftsman sells a mat
>> just for this that works wonders.
>>                                                   Mahalo!  CHRIS:)
>
> Date:    Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:10:36 -0500
> From:    Leslie Allen Crnkovic <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: I Prefer Metal vs Wood Cabinets
>
> Going eclectic ... I Prefer cost effective Cabinets (going cheep!!!)
>
> Acquired from here and there or home made, I have a very eclectic mix of
> metal, wood, and glass cases.
>
> Metal ones can always be painted to coordinate with your decor, or you can
> even put a wood or tile skin on the outside.  i.e. - a wood panel or other
> veneer laminate and trim, and the tile being self adhesive floor tile.
>
> As for metal cabinets, I have found something that works really good for
> those small plastic boxes we put shells in. It is called a Visidex file
> cabinet.  This is an old index card filing system and the cabinets are
> usually thrown away. The drawers are one inch high, and a cabinet
> typically
> may have 6 to 12 drawers, and are stackable.  I have three 12 drawer units
> (20" x 8") stacked for 36 drawers (= 20"w x 24"h).  I repainted them and
> put
> a wood shell on the outside.  So watch for Visidex (or other brands) at
> your
> local used office equipment and furniture or junk dealer.
>
> ... Old blue print drawers are good too, and are large which is good for
> big
> shells.
>
> Leslie Crnkovic
>
> Subject: I Prefer Metal vs Wood Cabinets
>
> Aloha!
> I prefer metal cabinets.  True, they don't have that "earthy" appeal as
> wood
> does but it works. All museums have switch to metal over the years because
> of the affects of Byne's Disease. And my cabinets are all Sears Craftman
> tool cabinets. Had them for +20 yrs now & no problems.  When Tucker was
> still alive he recommended Craftsman steel cabinets because the steel
> gauge
> used was very thick & the over-all cost was very affordable. One turn of
> the
> key locks everything & I stack them since most are modulated in nature.
>
> I've seen metal map cabinets that are well made & are ideal storage
> lockers.
> Vidmar seems to be the prefered choice. But I still prefer Craftsman
> brand.
> And the black "foam-like" drawer liners that Sears sells will not break
> down
> or tarnish the shells they contact. Also when stacking use a rubber mat
> between units. Craftsman sells a mat just for this that works wonders.
>
> Mahalo!  CHRIS:)
>
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