Hello all.

  I found a fantastic chest that I would like to keep a portion of my shells
in.   Unfortunately it is made of oak and I understand oak can do serious
damage to shells.  So, is it just physical contact with the shells I need to
be concerned with or does the oak also release harmful gasses that damage
shells?  If the former is true then can I simply line the drawer with wax
paper or someother protective layer that someone here might be able to suggest.

By the way for many years I keep my shells in a Maple chest (well before I
was aware that wood could damage shells) and after many years never saw any
damage.

Doug

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