-AnThOnY- Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Finally getting around to a project I have been wanting to do for a while now, making acrylic ID tags for my specimens. These particular ones (2.75x0.75") are sized to fit in the 3x3x0.75" boxes that I typically use in my drawers. And just for fun, my North Sulphur River drawer, which needs a little better organizing (and some tags) but I like it. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 This looks top shelf. Well done! How do (or will) you keep the specimens from getting jostled about when you open the drawer? ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palochris68 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Superb! the labels improve the collection a lot. It's better than loose fossils! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AnThOnY- Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 28 minutes ago, Kane said: This looks top shelf. Well done! How do (or will) you keep the specimens from getting jostled about when you open the drawer? They actually don't move around a whole lot surprisingly, although I am somewhat cautious not to close the drawers too hard, and I installed soft close drawer slides when I built the cabinets The loose fossils are mostly temporary, I need to get them organized and in boxes. Although I do like the loose NSR drawer so that particular one may stay as it is, still undecided. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Nice job! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Those labels look great! And those Belemnitella americanus are wonderful. . Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AnThOnY- Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Those labels look great! And those Belemnitella americanus are wonderful. . One of my favorites to find! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Gorgeous! Thanks for posting those extra piccies. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AnThOnY- Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Gorgeous! Thanks for posting those extra piccies. Anytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Nice drawer displays, Anthony! Thanks for posting them. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Nice drawers. I am planning to build myself similar ones in woodshop class soon. What are the length and width dimensions? And how deep are your drawers? Did you build this from plans? And are they share-able? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AnThOnY- Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Thanks! On 11/13/2018 at 1:12 PM, Fossildude19 said: Nice drawer displays, Anthony! Thanks for posting them. On 11/13/2018 at 1:42 PM, jpc said: Nice drawers. I am planning to build myself similar ones in woodshop class soon. What are the length and width dimensions? And how deep are your drawers? Did you build this from plans? And are they share-able? I can share the plans indeed, the cabinets are modeled off of the Martha Stewart flat file cabinets from Home Depot. I think those cost about 500-550 for particle board type furniture whereas these cost me 350 to make myself with real wood, pecan drawer fronts and soft close bearing slides. Well worth the time for me! The plans are located here, modified however you wish. As is, there is about 3" of clearance in the shallow drawers and 5" on the deeper drawers. I do recall a couple of dimensional issues on the plan set as it relates to the drawer widths for cuts so after you build the 'box' double check your dimensions plus your drawer slide thickness before cutting your drawers. Feel free to ask me any questions if you have any, and show us if you make any! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Hey Thanks, Anthony. Yeah, I will do some modifying... I am aiming for a 36 by 20 to 24 footprint size and only one row of larger drawers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Very nice job and I love the labels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SULLY Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Great job on the display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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