In my opinion the drawer interiors should be left raw of unfinished. i doubt
a tung oil finish would effect the shell but the varnish or polyurethane
might even though I've never seen any reports on it . temperature and
humidity are the greatest threats to any collection . BTW , nice find on the
teak cabinet. Mark & Peta  Bethke
Hollywood, Florida
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From: The Skoglunds <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Tuesday, October 27, 1998 7:17 PM
Subject: Paint Fumes and Shell Condition
 
 
>When I should have been reading, memorizing, and saving the discussion I
>know I've seen about this, I must have been gazing out the window!  Would
>someone please tell me again!  We have just purchased a 10-drawer chest of
>teak veneer.  It is unfinished on the inside.  If we stain the inside walls
>of each drawer (the bottom will have felt) will this cause any harm to the
>shells stored in the drawer????
>
>Joan, in Huntsville, AL
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