How To Store Record Collection?


Currently storing vinyl collection (1,700 albums) on Metro metal wire shelves. Looking for recommendations for bookcases, shelving systems, cubes, etc. Particularly interested if anyone has tried the Cubitec modular system? Trying to decide whether to go with off the shelf furniture or have built-in units constructed.

I've read that albums weight approximately 40lbs. per linear foot. Does anyone know if this is accurate?

An interesting link to how vinyl records are made - RTI
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Showing 4 responses by dan_ed

Finish? We don't need no stinkin' finish!

Maybe when I put a cabinet with them.
Nsgarch,

I think you're going to like those. I made my own clones of Tony's crates and I really like them. The way they lock together makes for a very sturdy stack and they move quite easily without havint to take the records out. I haven't made a base or cap 'cuz I'm getting ready to make some more. I'm still working on a good concept for storing my ceedees.
4yanx,

do you have any pictures of your work on these storage units that I can drool over! I'm your number one fan of your woodwork. :)

BTW, it's a little known fact that Damon is bosox mole.

Thanks,

Dan
Dave I think his arm will fall off at the shoulder before his ankles go. :)

Thanks back at you, however I can only hope my skills someday begin to approach your level. Your secret would be safe with me as I have barely enough time to do projects for myself. I'm trying to envision what a front-facing storage system would look like. All I come up with is something that is somewhat bulking towards the bottom and that would look too much like me. But maybe I'm just not imaginative enough. I keep thinking about those large bins in most record stores and don't see how that would work for me. Wow, that sounds like a grest segue into a marketing pitch for your solution.

That's why I decided on the on-end with the splines out. Slim-line, but it can be a pain to find something at times without a good light source.