Storing 110's

[HonkerRusty]

Is there any problem wrapping 110's individually in soft paper towel and storing them? If so, what works better? I'm using Happich Simichrome Polish to clean them. Anything better? Thanks

 

[pjsjr]

If you are really serious about the shine on the bolsters...and you must be, you use Simichrome, then I would use something other than paper towel. I beleive that the paper toweling has dirt and grit(microscopic) that will, if rubbed, scratch your bolsters. I use paper towel or newspaper and Maas when I have light corrosion/scratches on bolsters...then soft cotton with Maas.

Someone with factual knowledge will have to say for sure, but I would use clean soft cotton...baby diaper. Preston

 

[JD Mandrell]

I store my vintage mint and special 110's in 100% cotton infant socks.

Cheap and very durable.

I write on the outside of the sock with a black sharpie marker what 110 is in each sock, makes it real easy to find a specific one without having to take several out.

 

[Mike Kerins]

I wrap mine in cotton painter's rags or the kind of sheath that Darryl's dog won't touch.

 

[HonkerRusty]

Thanks for the advice on selecting a material to store 100's in. I'm not sure I can buy any "cloth diapers", even though I am form Utah!!!!. Painter's rags might be my best bet. Kid's socks should be plentiful! Anyway, so long to paper towels. I shall change my ways with my 110's.

 

[bbb4u]

I use old Cotton Hankies or I put them in a nylon / cordura sheath. Above ALL, I no longer store in a (factory) leather sheath. I had a nice Stag 110 w/brass bolsters that became so corroded in a leather sheath it actually pitted the brass.

Baby socks is a great idea. I like the labeling idea. Anything 100% cotton I think would be preferable as you can clean plastic lenses in glasses w/cotton w/o scratching them. (as long as you wash any grit away first).