Storing Wood Furniture

[67ray]

I have a bunch of extra stocks and grips and wondered what is the best way to store it? Will be in my somewhat-damp basement. Should I wrap it in ziploc bags, or in butcher paper or some other way. Right now it is stored in tupperware containers in bubble wrap which I'm pretty sure is not the way to go.

 

[First Sergeant]

I have, wrongly I'm sure, stored 30 or more original TSMG stocks in my unheated garage for years with no sign of ill effect. The majority of these are without metal and are non-cross-bolt stocks. They look as good as they did when I first put them in there. Some are in a loose fitting plastic tub while others are in a cardboard box. Today, while looking for misplaced LPK's for AR15 lowers I found and inspected the stocks. They look fine after many of Ohio's winters and summers. All have had BLO finish applied at some time by me. Although this is the way I have chosen to stored mine, I'm sure a climate controlled bedroom closet would be a better option.

 

RKO's will cringe I'm sure but this has been my experience. YMMV

[mnshooter]

A damp basement would be just about the worst choice,

if you're trying to avoid mold, mildew, rust, and the musty basement smell,

If that's your only choice, it would be worthwhile to invest in some quality air tight containers.

 

I've had years in the hardwood flooring business, and nearly all of the damage repair jobs were from improper humidity control.

[michaelkih]

Put a dehumidifier in there? I have one in my vault room and keep it set at 50% even though it can do 35%, and it is a good compromise to keep metal from rusting, keep wood from growing stuff and rotting, while also not drying the crap out of the wood and leather, and I can spend the day in there without dying.