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).
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> All thoughts and  recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
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>Holly Metz and  Dee DeRoche, Curators
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>WV State  Archaeological Collection


Kyle McQuilkin
Preparator
Paleontology Division
Museum of Texas Tech

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