May wish to review discussions on these issues under "Care & Feeding of Shell Collections."

https://olram9.wixsite.com/letstalkseashells/copy-of-references-1

marlo

---- 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:
> 
> > 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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