1. I Prefer Metal vs Wood Cabinets (2)

Date:    Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:18:07 +0200
From:    Peter Hoefkens <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: I Prefer Metal vs Wood Cabinets

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
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:)

Date:    Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:10:36 -0500
From:    Leslie Allen Crnkovic <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: I Prefer Metal vs Wood Cabinets

Going eclectic ... I Prefer cost effective Cabinets (going cheep!!!)

Acquired from here and there or home made, I have a very eclectic mix of
metal, wood, and glass cases.

Metal ones can always be painted to coordinate with your decor, or you can
even put a wood or tile skin on the outside.  i.e. - a wood panel or other
veneer laminate and trim, and the tile being self adhesive floor tile.

As for metal cabinets, I have found something that works really good for
those small plastic boxes we put shells in. It is called a Visidex file
cabinet.  This is an old index card filing system and the cabinets are
usually thrown away. The drawers are one inch high, and a cabinet typically
may have 6 to 12 drawers, and are stackable.  I have three 12 drawer units
(20" x 8") stacked for 36 drawers (= 20"w x 24"h).  I repainted them and put
a wood shell on the outside.  So watch for Visidex (or other brands) at your
local used office equipment and furniture or junk dealer.

... Old blue print drawers are good too, and are large which is good for big
shells.

Leslie Crnkovic

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 +20 yrs 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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