Handy hint for collectors

Aaron · 07-14-2002, 11:05 PM

At the local swapmeet I always keep my eyes open for nice hinged wood boxes, and these are usually sold very cheaply. The ones shown in the photo used to hold machinist tools, and they cost me 25 cents for the bigger one and 50 cents for the smaller one. If they have any fittings inside I rip them out, then cut a piece of 1/2" thick foam rubber to fit the top and bottom. The foam is glued in place with 3M spray contact cement, and presto, you now have a great case for magazines, small parts, and if the case is deep enough you can even store pistols in them

John Sabato · 07-15-2002, 12:29 PM

Aaron,

Great idea, but I thought I should give you a hint in return...

Your photo shows what appears to be small self stick labels attached to your magazines.

You should be cautious using labels attached directly to the metal because the long term affects of the adhesive on the metal finish could be disasterous... I know for a fact that some labels can changed the density of bluing, and may be damaging to plated finishes as well.

Aaron · 07-15-2002, 04:09 PM

Thanks for the advice, John, I'm sure you're right about long term damage. It never occurred to me. I haven't yet had a problem, but will remove all sticky labels immediately and replace them with string type tags.

John Sabato · 07-15-2002, 04:38 PM

I know someone who just recently purchased a rather nice minty gun that had an inventory tag adhered to the blued portion of the frame. There is a perceptable circle that exists in the blued area of this gun that won't even come off with solvent or oil...

The string tags are an excellent idea... if you use a synthetic fishing line or other non-absorbent thread, you will have no problems with moisture being absorbed or subsequent rust either...

Marvin · 07-16-2002, 07:50 AM

Speaking of the sticky tags on magazines; the worst thing is to have them stuck on a leather holster. It takes very little time for the glue to make a permanent mark on the leather.

Always use the sring tags for leather goods.

Marvin

07-14-2002, 11:05 PM	#1
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Handy hint for collectors At the local swapmeet I always keep my eyes open for nice hinged wood boxes, and these are usually sold very cheaply. The ones shown in the photo used to hold machinist tools, and they cost me 25 cents for the bigger one and 50 cents for the smaller one. If they have any fittings inside I rip them out, then cut a piece of 1/2" thick foam rubber to fit the top and bottom. The foam is glued in place with 3M spray contact cement, and presto, you now have a great case for magazines, small parts, and if the case is deep enough you can even store pistols in them

07-15-2002, 12:29 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Aaron, Great idea, but I thought I should give you a hint in return... Your photo shows what appears to be small self stick labels attached to your magazines. You should be cautious using labels attached directly to the metal because the long term affects of the adhesive on the metal finish could be disasterous... I know for a fact that some labels can changed the density of bluing, and may be damaging to plated finishes as well. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

07-15-2002, 04:38 PM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	I know someone who just recently purchased a rather nice minty gun that had an inventory tag adhered to the blued portion of the frame. There is a perceptable circle that exists in the blued area of this gun that won't even come off with solvent or oil... The string tags are an excellent idea... if you use a synthetic fishing line or other non-absorbent thread, you will have no problems with moisture being absorbed or subsequent rust either... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

07-15-2002, 04:09 PM	#3
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Thanks for the advice, John, I'm sure you're right about long term damage. It never occurred to me. I haven't yet had a problem, but will remove all sticky labels immediately and replace them with string type tags.

07-16-2002, 07:50 AM	#5
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Speaking of the sticky tags on magazines; the worst thing is to have them stuck on a leather holster. It takes very little time for the glue to make a permanent mark on the leather. Always use the sring tags for leather goods. Marvin