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

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From: "Chris Takahashi" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 12:15 AM
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:)
>
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