Smaller shells, usually stored in museum quality glass vials with near 
hermetic closures, should withstand the viccisitudes of the Byne's process.

Harry


On 3/26/2018 9:29 AM, steve rosenthal wrote:
> 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:
>>> 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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