[Nhcoll-l] Seeking information on the multiple stacking of natural history cabinets

[Adam Rountrey]

Our paleo cabinets are triple stacked (highest drawers are at 15.5 ft).  We
use a WAV for individual specimens, but for pulling trays, the Big Joe J1
Joey with the optional oversized work platform (35 x 36 inches) is much
better.  I line up the work platform with the glides and slide the tray
onto the platform.

-Adam




On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 12:45 PM Donald McAlpine <Donald.McAlpine at nbm-mnb.ca>
wrote:

> The New Brunswick Museum is undergoing a $150 M building expansion that
> will include some new collections space.  There is currently a plan
> (proposed by architects) to double stack botany and entomology cabinets
> (each on a separate shelf) on compactors.  Zoology cabinets will be stacked
> 4 high, again, on shelves and compactors.  I would be interested in hearing
> from anyone that is double stacking botany or entomology cabinets and
> triple or quadruple stacking zoology cabinets.  We can get access to
> cabinets using WAV 60 (Work Assist Vehicle), but removing trays from
> zoology cabinets to accommodate rearrangement of collections is very
> awkward and time consuming.  I would be interested  and grateful to hear of
> any others who are stacking specimens cabinets more than 2 high and the
> process around managing collections in these circumstances.
>
>
>
>
>
> Donald F. McAlpine, Ph.D.
>
> Head, Department of Natural History
>
> Research Curator and Head, Zoology Section
>
> New Brunswick Museum
>
> 277 Douglas Avenue,
>
> Saint John, New Brunswick,
>
> Canada E2K 1E5
>
> Phone (cell) 506-343-4432
>
> fax 506-643-2360
>
> www.nbm-mnb.ca
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