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Post by healey36 on Sept 2, 2024 14:05:06 GMT
I am starting to take a serious crack at sorting through all of my stuff and boxing up items not on the layout and not on the shelves. I made some good sturdy (ugly) storage boxes, bought a few others, but I’m wondering about wrapping stuff before putting it in the boxes (or any boxes for that matter). Some folks use newspaper, some use brown paper, some use plastic bags, some use thin sheet-foam...I’m inclined to use paper of some sort. Most of my stuff is prewar tin, so I don’t want to risk damaging the finish.
What do you think?
P. S. The wife says get rid of everything not at hand...once stored, it’ll never see daylight again.
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Post by vintagemodeltrainguy on Sept 2, 2024 14:34:21 GMT
Any Marx Tin Litho O Gauge Buildings, in the Lot ?
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Post by trainman9 on Sept 2, 2024 15:11:19 GMT
I am starting to take a serious crack at sorting through all of my stuff and boxing up items not on the layout and not on the shelves. I made some good sturdy (ugly) storage boxes, bought a few others, but I’m wondering about wrapping stuff before putting it in the boxes (or any boxes for that matter). Some folks use newspaper, some use brown paper, some use plastic bags, some use thin sheet-foam...I’m inclined to use paper of some sort. Most of my stuff is prewar tin, so I don’t want to risk damaging the finish. What do you think? P. S. The wife says get rid of everything not at hand...once stored, it’ll never see daylight again.
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Post by healey36 on Sept 2, 2024 15:18:47 GMT
Any Marx Tin Litho O Gauge Buildings, in the Lot ? Nope, unloaded most of the Marx stuff a year or so ago.
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Post by healey36 on Sept 2, 2024 15:23:04 GMT
I am starting to take a serious crack at sorting through all of my stuff and boxing up items not on the layout and not on the shelves. I made some good sturdy (ugly) storage boxes, bought a few others, but I’m wondering about wrapping stuff before putting it in the boxes (or any boxes for that matter). Some folks use newspaper, some use brown paper, some use plastic bags, some use thin sheet-foam...I’m inclined to use paper of some sort. Most of my stuff is prewar tin, so I don’t want to risk damaging the finish. What do you think? P. S. The wife says get rid of everything not at hand...once stored, it’ll never see daylight again. Likely in the dry, climate-controlled basement. I have an attic room that is also dry and air-conditioned, but that is packed full of other stuff. I was thinking of that thin brown paper some folks use as packing material when they ship things. I'm not sure if it's acid-free, but seems to work well. I also have some sheets of thin foam sold for packing fragile items when moving; however, something about packing for the long-term in plastic foam seems less than ideal.
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Post by BobS2056 on Sept 2, 2024 19:39:59 GMT
healey36 : P. S. The wife says get rid of everything not at hand...once stored, it’ll never see daylight again.
My wife agrees with your wife AND wants me to get rid of everything of mine (Trains, automobiles and parts, and all my toys) I am not using at this time.
Now about your original question, My local hobby shop uses the brown paper he has in a large roll if his items are not in original box.
Bob
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Post by rtraincollector on Sept 2, 2024 20:23:24 GMT
1st ( surprise someone else hasn't said this, do not use bubble wrap with out first wrapping in paper. ) I use to goto the local newspaper and buy end of rolls they haven't used because it got to low before the next run. not sure all do this. these are just plain white paper on a roll about 2' wide.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Sept 2, 2024 21:45:08 GMT
If you are worried about marring the paint finish I would stay away from all paper products except for maybe tissue paper.
I would suggest cheap microfiber clothes that you can get at the big box stores or Harbor freight. Also I have used synthetic Buffalo Snow either pulled apart or in the batt form. Extremely soft and you can either wrap or place between, on top, or wherever you need it.
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Post by healey36 on Sept 2, 2024 22:02:01 GMT
healey36 : P. S. The wife says get rid of everything not at hand...once stored, it’ll never see daylight again. My wife agrees with your wife AND wants me to get rid of everything of mine (Trains, automobiles and parts, and all my toys) I am not using at this time. Now about your original question, My local hobby shop uses the brown paper he has in a large roll if his items are not in original box. Bob Thanks Bob on the paper recommendation. I swung by Staples today to see what they have...gotta find someplace less expensive. FYI:: While she has a point, that whole double x-chromosome thing can be dangerous. I have to keep the garage locked.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Sept 2, 2024 22:03:08 GMT
I use soft white car wash towels that you can find at the Dollar Store. At $1 per towel you get a nice scratch-free padding for stored trains.
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Post by healey36 on Sept 2, 2024 22:03:48 GMT
1st ( surprise someone else hasn't said this, do not use bubble wrap with out first wrapping in paper. ) I use to goto the local newspaper and buy end of rolls they haven't used because it got to low before the next run. not sure all do this. these are just plain white paper on a roll about 2' wide. I've seen that stuff, but not sure where to get it now. The printing plant for the local paper closed when they were acquired by the Tribune Company. I'll check around...thanks.
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Post by healey36 on Sept 2, 2024 22:05:00 GMT
I use soft white car wash towels that you can find at the Dollar Store. At $1 per towel you get a nice scratch-free padding for stored trains. Brilliant idea...I've done this in the past. I'll have to look at the local Dollar Store.
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Post by healey36 on Sept 2, 2024 22:07:23 GMT
If you are worried about marring the paint finish I would stay away from all paper products except for maybe tissue paper. I would suggest cheap microfiber clothes that you can get at the big box stores or Harbor freight. Also I have used synthetic Buffalo Snow either pulled apart or in the batt form. Extremely soft and you can either wrap or place between, on top, or wherever you need it. Inexpensive microfiber towels is a great idea. I've done that in the past with some high-end items, but they were a bit costly (but cheaper than destroying the finish). I'll check out the Dollar Store this week. Thanks!
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Post by Adam on Sept 3, 2024 0:08:44 GMT
You can get a good deal on microfiber cloth at Costco if you have a membership. The other membership stores probably have them as well.
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Post by curtis on Sept 3, 2024 1:15:23 GMT
Get paper from the local newspaper? They still print them? LOL Not around my area for sure.
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