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Most of my good coins are in a cabinet that holds just over 1,000 coins but unfortunately (?) I'm running out of room so I need a new one. I managed to pick this one up recently - second hand. It's pretty much perfect except that someone has tried to break into it in the past and the wood is slightly damaged just near the lock. It's not too bad but I may do something to improve it - suggestions welcome. You can see it here..  the interior  and the drawers  Edited by Bacchus2
09/13/2015 07:19 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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2 questions come to mind.
1. How portable is it. Can 2 people carry it out yoour back door when filled.
2. How easy would it be to jam a flat pry bar near the hinges and pop the doors off there.
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Pillar of the Community
 United Kingdom
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It's very portable.
1. But first you have to break into a locked safe room with a reinforced door - after bypassing the burglar alarm and the dog with very sharp teeth. And manage to hide from the security cameras as well.
2. Very easy - but it's a storage system not a safe.
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09/13/2015 08:09 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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General comments:
1. Wood and coins often don't mix; gases from the wood often affect coins badly.
2. Putting coins in those "pockets" allows them to move around; the friction causes wear; this is the origin of the term "sliders".
3. #2 (and maybe #1) can be avoided if you use something like AirTites.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I like it  A bit of TLC and that old Map/Chart cabinet will look fantastic  |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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1. Coins have been stored in mahogany cabinets for generations - mahogany does not release the gases you are concerned about
2. I collect primarily ancient, medieval and hammered coinage, as well as 19th century material. The friction you are concerned about will not matter for these. I do not collect modern coins where people seem to get excited about the last nuance of detail.
3. Air tites won't store in these and they are superfluous for the coins I collect anyway
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09/13/2015 09:06 am
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Some of you seem to have missed this part... Quote:
Most of my good coins are in a cabinet that holds just over 1,000 coins but unfortunately (?) I'm running out of room so I need a new one. I think it is safe to say that Bacchus2 knows the ins and outs of using a coin cabinet.  The only thing that bothers me is the previously mentioned damage to the doors, but I think it can be remedied with some time and effort. Other than that, it looks like a nice addition to you storage capacity. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pending on how much time you want to spend, several ways to improve the looks. One would be to take the doors off and sand them down. Then redo the finish. Cheaper and easier method it to look in stores for something called Old English Scratch Remover. Might not make it look new but sure would look better. Trouble with it is, made mostly for darker woods. Not sure if it comes in different shades. I've used it many times but usually on darker wood.
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You have all the hardware, jsut replace the doors? Install existing lock into new doors and attaches hinges back to the cabinet..
I would also think if looks are important or the function is impeded, the 3rd closed drawer up in the 3rd pic has a chunk missing that you might want to get a new face for that drawer so it doesn't get stuck or stick another drawer.
I have never seen anything like this myself and wish I had the tools and supplies to build one myself.
If it all functions and is only for you and your needs to see and use, you probably have no need to do anything at all to it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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1. Cool cabinet!
2. Paint it glossy black, add safe decals.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Thanks for those suggestions and well spotted with the tray that has a chip missing. I'll make sure it doesn't break further and cause problems.
I'll investigate the old English scratch remover first to see if it comes in a lighter colour - a good tip. I don't know a lot about furniture improving so this is new to me.
It's primarily a storage system for my hammered coins - including denari. Some of those have a very bright finish and storing them in this will hopefully give them an old cabinet tone given enough time. (many recently dug roman coins are chemically cleaned so while not ideal, it's reality)
It holds 540 coins in total so should keep me going for a bit :)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'll investigate the old English scratch remover first to see if it comes in a lighter colour - a good tip. I don't know a lot about furniture improving so this is new to me. Guess I just should have looked in my wood working stuff better. I do have a few bottles of Old English scratch remover and in different shades. One of them is really light for lighter woods. Just haven't tried that for a long time so forgot I had it. I've used the darker ones a real lot. I've purchased wood things at flea markets and using that has made things look almost mew. On a really dark music box, wood all came out looking new. Worst part of it all is I can't remember where I got this product. Possibly a large hobby store or even Walmart. IF you find the correct shade, I suggest going over the entire doors with it so all matches. |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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I like it! Is it solid or veneered? |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Thanks
Its solid wood, so scope for sanding and polishing if needs be :)
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United States
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Very good. Now get to work.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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My way to fix it up, not back to original , but I would have a piece made to match wood and finish as close to original or as a contrast to the current wood. You could incorporate the lock as well, not a lot on security your dog is your best level of security ,keep a dog biscuit stash on top of cabinet any stranger goes near gets his wrath.
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