skautdog Posted November 11, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 11, 2015 I'm still trying to determine the best containers to purchase for storing items from bayonets/knives to metal insignia to pistol belts to etc.. I understand the necessity to control moisture and us pH neutral paper and so forth.I keep reading pros and cons on keeping my militaria collectibles (the ones I no longer have room for in the gun safe) in metal versus wooden storage chests. Whatever I end up with will be in a finished basement (with dehumidifiers). I'm floundering between purchasing upright metal multi drawer tool chests or wooden drawer chests of some type. ANY insight would be greatly appreciated. TIA Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skautdog Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted November 14, 2015 BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted November 17, 2015 Share #3 Posted November 17, 2015 "'m floundering between purchasing upright metal multi drawer tool chests or wooden drawer chests of some type." In the location as described, metal storage has the advantage of being essentially neutral, and very very durable (impervious to almost anything except critters and moisture). Wood storage can work for metal and other neutral artifacts (e.g. most plastics) but... there are drawbacks such as weight, vulnerability to insects and a few other problems (such as acidity and it burns) that always made me want to stay away from it - if there had been a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skautdog Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted November 17, 2015 Thanks, Bluehawk. I appreciate your insight very much! Any suggestion as to what I should line metal drawers with? Acid free paper or ??? Thanks, Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted November 17, 2015 Share #5 Posted November 17, 2015 When storing neutral artifacts (.e.g metal etc.) no linings are needed. Linings, as such, are reserved for when one MUST have a barrier between two or more substances which are likely, or known, to be deleterious to one another. Example: wood against paper. As a special care, one might put a soft cushion in the case of neutral artifacts... but, strictly speaking, it is not mandatory. Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skautdog Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted November 17, 2015 Thanks, Blue, Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsca Posted November 17, 2015 Share #7 Posted November 17, 2015 Check into architect blueprint file cabinets. Nice wide and deep drawers maybe 2" high each. Thanks, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skautdog Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted November 17, 2015 Thanks, Al. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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