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From <type79 at ix.netcom.com>
To: <DLancer7676@cs.com>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: 17 July 2000 16:18
Subject: Re: Storing and Cataloging
> David,
> A good start is to get sturdy boxes that are all the same size and
catalogue what
> is contained in each box.
> Make 2 copies of the contents of contents of each box. Attach one copy to
the box
> and keep the others together for quick reference.
>
> Boxes that are the same size can be easily and safely stacked. You can
purchase
> such boxes from a moving company, or even for free from someone who has
just
> completed a move, or you can purchase "file boxes" from an office supply
company.
> If you purchase "file boxes" make sure that you buy the heavy duty ones.
>
> Regardless of how parts are stored, used parts are best stored completely
> degreased. And obviously larger parts cannot be stored in boxes.
>
UK experience is that the best cheap boxes are the ones from supermarkets
that are used to transport bananas. They are sturdy, waterproofed(!) and
usually a specific size for transportation purposes. My parents emptied a 5
bed house into boxes and filled a 2 car garage. They survived the stacking
for over a year without deterioration of the contents, through a British
winter. I leave stuff all greasy, but then again it is soooooo much wetter
over here!
My 0.02 Euros
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