Type Storage

mollypoganski
on 20 Jan 11 (14:41)

We need to find cabinets to store our growing wood type collection.

Would these be a good alternative for traditional type cabinets? Has anybody used these particular cabinets?

Foster Industrial 25 drawer Flat File Cabinet.
Inside drawer size: 31” wide x 43” long x 1 1/4” high

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j archibald
on 20 Jan 11 (15:02)

In what city, state and country are you located?

Aaron David
on 20 Jan 11 (15:08)

Not a great way to store type. It would be a great way to save wood engraving, die for die cutting and large items like that.
If you have wood type this would be a great storage cabinet.

mollypoganski
on 20 Jan 11 (15:18)

We are located in Champaign, IL, USA.

Thanks!

subtext
on 20 Jan 11 (17:53)

I use an 18 drawer metal flat file to store part of my wood type collection—it works great for fonts up to about 12-15 line. Over time (we’re talking many years), the weight of the type (especially the bigger stuff) can cause the bottom of the drawer to bow and the wood will begin to conform to the concave surface. Larger wood type should ideally be stored on its side.

Cheers,
David

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