Need ideas to store records

madmax · 08-18-2005, 06:35 PM

I've accumulated a lot of records and need a way to store them. I know how as far as being upright and not leaning but I'm lost as what to put them in.

I'm thinking if I had boxes of 12.25" square inside dimensions with one side open I could keep sitting the boxes side by side and on top of each other as the collection grows.

Anyone know of anything like this which is available commercially? What would be really cool is plexiglass cubes. Could be different colors.

Any ideas or links?

madmax

madmax · 08-18-2005, 06:55 PM

Here is a link to exactly what I want but I can't pay $84 each. I need about 8 of them.

http://www.plexi-craft.com/cubes.htm

madmax

tryrrthg · 08-18-2005, 07:42 PM

I saw this page while browsing through Audiogon. this guy has his stored in big rubbermaid containers. They aren't pretty but they're much cheaper than the plexi-glass...

AsSiMiLaTeD · 08-18-2005, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmax

Here is a link to exactly what I want but I can't pay $84 each. I need about 8 of them.

http://www.plexi-craft.com/cubes.htm

madmax

You could go down to your local Home Depot and probably bu8ild those things for like 20 bucks each...

Jstas · 08-18-2005, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Polkmaniac

You could go down to your local Home Depot and probably bu8ild those things for like 20 bucks each...

Home Depot will cut the sizes you need too. They should have sheet plexiglas and a decent silicone adhesive should work to keep them together.

IKEA has some cube/modular storage units that are bit more attractive than plexiglas cubes. Target also has cube thingys from Sauder Furniture I believe. They are all fairly cheap.

nadams · 08-18-2005, 09:24 PM

milk crates work, too, if you can find 'em

Toxis · 08-18-2005, 10:07 PM

I use milk crates... but most DJ's do for their records.

Polkersince85 · 08-18-2005, 11:05 PM

You could scour the thrifts/used office furniture stores for some older heavy duty legal size filing cabinets, take the drawers out ( they won't close with records in them). The drawers make good heavy duty boxes.

amulford · 08-19-2005, 12:06 AM

You could make them out of wood. 3/4" plywood ends and 1/2" x 4" for the sides and bottoms. They would look like the old wooden crates, somewhat. Get the slats from a pallet manufacturing company. It will be roughsawn and will add that rustic look.

Emlyn · 08-19-2005, 12:24 AM

I liked what Ken Swauger did with his place and his massive collection of LP's. There are some pictures in the thread linked below about half way through the first page. I also just keep mine in bookcases. The shelves on mine are at least a half inch thick and they haven't sagged at all over the years.

Thread link

madmax · 08-19-2005, 01:29 PM

I like Kens idea but I want something more modular.

I like the rubbermaid but those rounded edges bother me. I like the fact that they seal but that isn't too important. Still, if you stack them on top of each other it would be a hassle to get to the ones you want.

tryrrthg · 08-19-2005, 01:39 PM

Here is some modular furniture from Sauder Woodworking.

http://www.ezcube.info/home/default.asp

I think you should buy from Sauder! I used to work there in the summers during college, my dad still works there! Help support my old man!

unc2701 · 08-19-2005, 02:15 PM

I threw this together out of a 4'x'8 sheet of 3/4 birch plus some extra from another project for the verticals (makes it super steady). Total cost was about $55, if you call the remnants $10.

And, yes that's an elvis photo disc and Shaft in Quadraphonic.

I still need to rip some 1x2 oak to face it with (or iron on some laminate), but lemme know if you want plans. Oh, and don't trust home depot to cut your wood, I've gotten stuff that was off by about 1/2 inch.

madmax · 08-19-2005, 03:29 PM

Target sells sauder but they don't have any of the cubes listed on their website.

I like unc's shelves. Especially the offset panels!

madmax

unc2701 · 08-19-2005, 03:54 PM

Yeah, I'd like to say that the offset panels were an artistic choice, but it's really because you can't nail it from the top & bottom with them lined up

I banged that out in about 4 hours- most of that was sanding. You'll need a router to do the joints right. I was having the same issues as you- too much vinyl and I couldn't find any decent milk crates.

tryrrthg · 08-19-2005, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by madmax

Target sells sauder but they don't have any of the cubes listed on their website.

I like unc's shelves. Especially the offset panels!

madmax

They do sell them at the store. I've seen them before.

hoosier21 · 08-19-2005, 04:02 PM

8.00
http://www.the2buds.com/suboxr33.htm
http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/browse.asp?subcat=14

70.00
http://www.sleevetown.com/record-storage.shtml

But you really should built them out of wood, DIY you have nothing better to do, right?

madmax · 08-20-2005, 06:42 PM

I found the cubes at Target. Unless I make something I think they will do they job nicely. Tryrrthg, tell your dad he may have a job for a while longer.

If only they came in oak color I would already have them. I may go with black.

egp823 · 08-23-2005, 11:33 PM

I am using this "Stacking Cube Mesh" i bought at the local Ace hardware here in the Philippines. This might also be available in the States. These sell in stacks of 2's and 3's and you can add more as your collection grows . These are interconnectible. Size is 14.5x14.5x14.5 inches. Am having problem uploading pics. If you wnat send me your email add and ill send it to you. Hope this helps

egp823 · 08-23-2005, 11:40 PM

Ok so pics were uploaded. Here's another pic.

SCompRacer · 08-24-2005, 08:19 AM

If you were to ever make something out of Plexiglas, use a cement that is formulated for acrylic. This will create a chemical bond between the joints making it very strong. I've used ISP Weld On #16 cement.

tryrrthg · 08-24-2005, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by madmax

I found the cubes at Target. Unless I make something I think they will do they job nicely. Tryrrthg, tell your dad he may have a job for a while longer.

Excellent!

I can't even tell you how many times I cursed the Sauder name during the summer when I worked there in college. It was the most boring job, EVER! After college I'm just glad it existed, as it's the only furniture I could afford. My dad's discount didn't hurt either.

madmax · 08-24-2005, 03:21 PM

I found a really big assed oak cabinent with doors at Lowes which I am considering. I think I would still have to construct shelves on the inside of it though. If I got something that big (48x72x16) I would probably make shelves for LP's, CD's, DVD's, Laserdiscs and vhs tapes. Everything neat and organized in one place. It is kinda cheaply built but looks great on the outside.
madmax

audiobliss · 08-27-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Emlyn

Thread link

Oh my word I've never seen that much media before in my life!!!!!

madmax · 09-04-2005, 08:52 PM

OK!
I finally pulled the trigger on a couple of Sauder storage cabinets for LP storage. Finally found the ones I wanted in oak color.

http://www.boscovs.com/webapp/wcs/st...0001&langId=-1

I like this particular one because of the center support which means you don't have a long shelf to bow in the center. Also, it allows 5 rows of storage, has doors and was only $75 each! I certainly can't build anything similar for the same price.

Thanks for all the help!
madmax

george daniel · 09-05-2005, 10:51 AM

I just drive around to the back of the nearest grocery store and obtain plastic milk crates,, with the managers approval of course

madmax · 09-05-2005, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by george daniel

I just drive around to the back of the nearest grocery store and obtain plastic milk crates,, with the managers approval of course

I was a little concerned about dust so the doors are a very nice addition.

madmax · 09-07-2005, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by madmax

OK!
I finally pulled the trigger on a couple of Sauder storage cabinets for LP storage. Finally found the ones I wanted in oak color.

http://www.boscovs.com/webapp/wcs/st...0001&langId=-1
madmax

WooHoo!!!

Just went on sale for $59.99 each and found locally. Luckily they allowed me to cancel the internet order. For $125.98 I bought two so I now have storage for 1800 LP's! Of course due to weight reasons I'll only use a some of the lower shelves for LP's and will use the upper ones for VHS tapes, CD's and DVD's. This should be plenty of room for all my media!

unc2701 · 09-07-2005, 03:04 PM

Nice! Just keep an eye on the shelves & make sure they aren't bending...

madmax · 09-07-2005, 04:14 PM

I'll do that. Each shelf is only 13" wide so there is a good chance they will not sag. My main concern is the total weight on the 3 main verticals. Shouldn't be a problem since I'll spread out the heavy stuff towards the bottom.

madmax

08-18-2005, 07:42 PM	#3
tryrrthg Polkhead Member Sales Rating: (11) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,799	I saw this page while browsing through Audiogon. this guy has his stored in big rubbermaid containers. They aren't pretty but they're much cheaper than the plexi-glass... __________________ The Had My First Child, Have To "Give Up" My Stereo Room, Condensed Two Channel & HT Rig: Mains: Dynaudio Focus 140 Integrated Amp: Arcam A85 Source: Slim Devices Squeezebox 3 -> Bel Canto DAC 1.1 Home Theater: Sony KDL-40V2500 HDTV, Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray, Polk CSi3 & R15, Denon 2802 receiver, and DIY sub with Atlas 15

08-18-2005, 09:24 PM	#6
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08-18-2005, 11:05 PM	#8
Polkersince85 Polkhead Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,174	You could scour the thrifts/used office furniture stores for some older heavy duty legal size filing cabinets, take the drawers out ( they won't close with records in them). The drawers make good heavy duty boxes. __________________ Carver TFM-55 x 2/ C-11 / SRS 2.3TL Micro Seiki BL-91L table, Max-282 arm

08-19-2005, 12:24 AM	#10
Emlyn Polkhead Member Sales Rating: (7) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,024	I liked what Ken Swauger did with his place and his massive collection of LP's. There are some pictures in the thread linked below about half way through the first page. I also just keep mine in bookcases. The shelves on mine are at least a half inch thick and they haven't sagged at all over the years. Thread link __________________ 1. JMlab Electra 920.1 and CC30; Polk LSiFX; MB Quart Vera Sub; Marantz AV8003 pre/pro; B&K 200.2; Emotiva XPA-5; Wadia 170i; Toshiba HD-XA2 HD-DVD; Oppo BDP-83 Blu-Ray; Samsung 52" A650 LCD 1080P; PS Audio Power Plant 2. Polk SDA-SRS 2.3TL; Sonic Frontiers Line 3SE+; Classe Model 25 amp; Musical Fidelity A5 CD; Music Hall MMF7 and The Clamp; PS Audio GCPH; PS Audio P1000 3. Spendor S6; Sonic Frontiers Line 3SE and Power 2; Perreaux CD1P

08-18-2005, 06:35 PM	#1
madmax Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (13) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 9,983	Need ideas to store records I've accumulated a lot of records and need a way to store them. I know how as far as being upright and not leaning but I'm lost as what to put them in. I'm thinking if I had boxes of 12.25" square inside dimensions with one side open I could keep sitting the boxes side by side and on top of each other as the collection grows. Anyone know of anything like this which is available commercially? What would be really cool is plexiglass cubes. Could be different colors. Any ideas or links? madmax __________________ Vinyl, the final frontier... Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want...

08-18-2005, 06:55 PM	#2
madmax Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (13) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 9,983	Here is a link to exactly what I want but I can't pay $84 each. I need about 8 of them. http://www.plexi-craft.com/cubes.htm madmax

08-19-2005, 01:29 PM	#11
madmax Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (13) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 9,983	I like Kens idea but I want something more modular. I like the rubbermaid but those rounded edges bother me. I like the fact that they seal but that isn't too important. Still, if you stack them on top of each other it would be a hassle to get to the ones you want.

08-19-2005, 01:39 PM	#12
tryrrthg Polkhead Member Sales Rating: (11) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,799	Here is some modular furniture from Sauder Woodworking. http://www.ezcube.info/home/default.asp I think you should buy from Sauder! I used to work there in the summers during college, my dad still works there! Help support my old man!

08-19-2005, 02:15 PM	#13
unc2701 Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (4) Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,829	I threw this together out of a 4'x'8 sheet of 3/4 birch plus some extra from another project for the verticals (makes it super steady). Total cost was about $55, if you call the remnants $10. And, yes that's an elvis photo disc and Shaft in Quadraphonic. I still need to rip some 1x2 oak to face it with (or iron on some laminate), but lemme know if you want plans. Oh, and don't trust home depot to cut your wood, I've gotten stuff that was off by about 1/2 inch. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19 Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565 Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8 Backburner:Krell KAV-300i

08-19-2005, 03:29 PM	#14
madmax Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (13) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 9,983	Target sells sauder but they don't have any of the cubes listed on their website. I like unc's shelves. Especially the offset panels! madmax

08-19-2005, 03:54 PM	#15
unc2701 Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (4) Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,829	Yeah, I'd like to say that the offset panels were an artistic choice, but it's really because you can't nail it from the top & bottom with them lined up I banged that out in about 4 hours- most of that was sanding. You'll need a router to do the joints right. I was having the same issues as you- too much vinyl and I couldn't find any decent milk crates. Last edited by unc2701; 08-19-2005 at 03:57 PM..

08-19-2005, 04:02 PM	#17
hoosier21 Polk Expert Member Sales Rating: (17) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,914	8.00 http://www.the2buds.com/suboxr33.htm http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/browse.asp?subcat=14 70.00 http://www.sleevetown.com/record-storage.shtml But you really should built them out of wood, DIY you have nothing better to do, right? __________________ Acurus RL11 - Preamp Aragon 8008ST - Power amp Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B - Vandersteen 2Ci (8) 12" driver DIY - Subwoofer Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp Outlaw ICBM - crossover Beringher BFD - sub eq Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote! "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."

08-20-2005, 06:42 PM	#18
madmax Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (13) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 9,983	I found the cubes at Target. Unless I make something I think they will do they job nicely. Tryrrthg, tell your dad he may have a job for a while longer. If only they came in oak color I would already have them. I may go with black.

08-23-2005, 11:33 PM	#19
egp823 Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 74	I am using this "Stacking Cube Mesh" i bought at the local Ace hardware here in the Philippines. This might also be available in the States. These sell in stacks of 2's and 3's and you can add more as your collection grows . These are interconnectible. Size is 14.5x14.5x14.5 inches. Am having problem uploading pics. If you wnat send me your email add and ill send it to you. Hope this helps Attached Thumbnails

08-23-2005, 11:40 PM	#20
egp823 Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 74	Ok so pics were uploaded. Here's another pic. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by egp823; 08-23-2005 at 11:44 PM.. Reason: no,pics attached

08-24-2005, 08:19 AM	#21
SCompRacer Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (11) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SW of Chicago, Illinois Posts: 2,682	If you were to ever make something out of Plexiglas, use a cement that is formulated for acrylic. This will create a chemical bond between the joints making it very strong. I've used ISP Weld On #16 cement. __________________ Make yourself necessary to someone. Ralph Waldo Emerson My Stuff

08-24-2005, 03:21 PM	#23
madmax Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (13) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 9,983	I found a really big assed oak cabinent with doors at Lowes which I am considering. I think I would still have to construct shelves on the inside of it though. If I got something that big (48x72x16) I would probably make shelves for LP's, CD's, DVD's, Laserdiscs and vhs tapes. Everything neat and organized in one place. It is kinda cheaply built but looks great on the outside. madmax

09-04-2005, 08:52 PM	#25
madmax Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (13) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 9,983	OK! I finally pulled the trigger on a couple of Sauder storage cabinets for LP storage. Finally found the ones I wanted in oak color. http://www.boscovs.com/webapp/wcs/st...0001&langId=-1 I like this particular one because of the center support which means you don't have a long shelf to bow in the center. Also, it allows 5 rows of storage, has doors and was only $75 each! I certainly can't build anything similar for the same price. Thanks for all the help! madmax

09-05-2005, 10:51 AM	#26
george daniel Polk Master Member Sales Rating: (39) Join Date: May 2005 Location: 4th tower of inverness Posts: 6,612	I just drive around to the back of the nearest grocery store and obtain plastic milk crates,, with the managers approval of course

09-07-2005, 03:04 PM	#29
unc2701 Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (4) Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,829	Nice! Just keep an eye on the shelves & make sure they aren't bending...

09-07-2005, 04:14 PM	#30
madmax Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (13) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 9,983	I'll do that. Each shelf is only 13" wide so there is a good chance they will not sag. My main concern is the total weight on the 3 main verticals. Shouldn't be a problem since I'll spread out the heavy stuff towards the bottom. madmax

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