We have found suitable, metal cabinetry from Steel Fixture Manufacturing Company, http://www.steelfixture.com/ . They will also custom build cabinets to your dimensions, at reasonable cost. Kyle > We are curators of a state archaeological collection that has not >had full time care for many years. Currently, we are interested in >purchasing shelving for approximately 2,500 standard sized Hollinger >Record Storage boxes (15x12.5x10). > > We have recently been told that shelving widths to suit these boxes with >no wasted space will necessarily be made of particleboard, or the less >gaseous material Medite. We have concerns about the stability of these >two materials. > > > > Is it true that that it will be a challenge to purchase metal shelves in >sizes suitable for standard archival box sizes. Is there an even >preferable shelving material? > > > > All thoughts and recommendations will be greatly appreciated. > > > > > > > >Holly Metz and Dee DeRoche, Curators > > > >WV State Archaeological Collection Kyle McQuilkin Preparator Paleontology Division Museum of Texas Tech ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).