Record storage

muncybob
muncybob Posts: 2,969
in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I like the way you can flip through records in a shop and not have to try and read a thin spline with your head turned sideways. I also like my records up off the floor. Here's a link to a DIY storage bin that won't break the bank. I plan to build a couple of these and with casters on them they can go anywhere easily. I hope posting a link to another forum is OK?

http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/record-bin-from-single-4-x-8-sheet-of-plywood-plans.337891/
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,424
    edited January 2019
    Mike - those are photos of the one you built? Very nice, I like the pipe legs.
    400450 LPs?!? Good Gyahd man! You're giving P-man a run!

    Here's a screenshot of the one Bob's linked above. This one's pretty neat, too

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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 9,981
    Here’s one that I just did, haven’t even placed it yet. Put a few records in for visual. Has a sliding drawer for dishwasher and incidentals


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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 9,981
    Here’s a photo showing the sliding drawer. I was thinking about doing a thread with the basic plans. Let me know if you have interest. Its on adjustable feet, I originally was gonna use casters but went this way. I did the riser on the bottom last as I wanted it a bit higher after completion.


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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,424
    I'd be interested in seeing build/showcase threads on both yours and Mike's plans/builds on these.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 9,981
    I drew up a rather rudimentary sketch/plan that I went off, i’ll try to locate it in my well-organized files.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,314
    edited January 2019
    msg wrote: »
    I'd be interested in seeing build/showcase threads on both yours and Mike's plans/builds on these.

    Yeah, closing in on a half million LPs.:D I really didn't have any plans, just a couple of sketches that I drew up. They're long gone.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 9,981
    Here’s a rough sketch plan I found that I went off. Like I said I did a riser after completion as I wanted it four inches higher. I wanted two record store-type bins on top but also more storage below with dividers.


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  • Manticore
    Manticore Posts: 408
    Wow what a great thread. Lots of very nice ideas. It is winter... maybe time for a project.

    Can you stain plywood and have it look good?
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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,471
    Here's one I built into a wall.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    Here are some shots of my cabinet.

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    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,314
    machone and decal, Very nice cabinets you have come up with! Look very functional, great job!
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,640
    edited January 2019
    And I am all over here like, "My Ikea stuff is fine..."
    But then the woodworker in me is all like, "I can do that..."
    But then the realist in me is like, "Keep your focus...the basement is almost done!"

    BTW, some gorgeous cabinets here. Nice work all.
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 2,969
    Lots of ideas for me when the weather warms up.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
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    I purchased one of these from Goodwill over the weekend. Removed the top and third bars and it holds my vinyl perfectly. Probably going to sand it down and redo the finish but it only cost me about $15. I'm happy with it.
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    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    Dang, must be nice to have DIY skills and cheaper too :)
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    My vinyl storage rhymes with Screw Flubber Maid Wins...
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,090
    Record storage made from a repurposed “The Fisher President” stereo console...

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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,871
    Mine are in a wooden crate. Not enough room they are stuffed in there. I am looking for a nice solution as well. That hols enough but not huge and that will compliment the rest of the decor we have going on.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,328
    edited January 2019
    That damn MFSL Beatles box set doesn't store well in anybody's shelf! :(
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  • reverb
    reverb Posts: 67
    edited January 2019
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    I came across this plan some time ago, and decided to build my own version.

    It will hold around 400450 LPs.


    I really like the pipe legs and the raised panels on the front. I would imagine that improves WAF as well.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,013
    The Titanic is very nice too. B)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,314
    reverb wrote: »
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    I came across this plan some time ago, and decided to build my own version.

    It will hold around 400-450 LPs.


    I really like the pipe legs and the raised panels on the front. I would imagine that improves WAF as well.

    Well, lets just say that she "tolerates" my stuff! I wanted something very sturdy, between two full sheets of 3/4" material and around 450 lp's, it a substantial amount of weight.

    I had the Iron Pipe cut/threaded at our local ACE Hardware, the cost of the fittings were about as much as the pipe. But, it's stout.

    The upper raised panel is for looks, the two lower ones are drawers.
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,654
    This is what I am using for record storage. I would like to do something different, working on plans to remodel room, which will include built-in record storage.

    These are from Ikea. They are actually 5 separate units turned on their side and stacked on top of each other. Very functional.

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  • ThomasD
    ThomasD Posts: 260
    tratliff wrote: »
    This is what I am using for record storage. I would like to do something different, working on plans to remodel room, which will include built-in record storage.

    These are from Ikea. They are actually 5 separate units turned on their side and stacked on top of each other. Very functional.

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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,654
    ThomasD wrote: »
    @tratliff Loving that 'Lava Lamp' collection. B)

    I collect different Beatles memorabilia. Those are all Beatles related. I mounted them on the mantel because the house was designed for a flat screen to be mounted on that wall. So power is behind the mantel controlled by a remote. Covers the outlet and cable connection.
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  • ThomasD
    ThomasD Posts: 260
    Having a cabinet maker friend of mine build a 'mid century' style console for some of my equipment and records. It will be in the living room so must pass the WAF. Have been wanting to delve into the 'reel to reel' world a little. Most R2R equipment doesn't lend itself well to console's unless built in. @tratliff where do you find your R2R media?
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,654
    ThomasD wrote: »
    @tratliff where do you find your R2R media?

    My collection is very limited. Mostly from personal recordings and my dad. The Tape Project is a source of high quality pre-recorded tapes. But they are expensive. I thought my vinyl was pricy. The tapes are in another category.


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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,352
    edited January 2019
    I built one similar to the one msg posted. I made it in two pieces so it was easier to relocate, minus records of course. I used four 3/8" wood dowels in the sides of base with four holes in the top section. I used some heavy duty casters. Two fixed, two swivel.

    This one holds some popular requests, ~300IIRC. The other 700 are in milk crate type bins. The extra high ones where the albums don't stick out.

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