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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => The Vinyl Circle => Topic started by: Formerviggenowner on 29 Feb 2024, 02:21 pm

Title: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: Formerviggenowner on 29 Feb 2024, 02:21 pm: Any recommendations for modular storage for vinyl.
Title: Re: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: FullRangeMan on 29 Feb 2024, 04:02 pm: Quote from: Formerviggenowner on 29 Feb 2024, 02:21 pm
Any recommendations for modular storage for vinyl.
Welcome to AC :thumb:
I will move this topic to the Vinyl Circle.
Title: Re: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: Rusty Jefferson on 1 Mar 2024, 12:35 am: I think that IKEA might still have a storage rack that works for records? Not sure.

Here's a link to record storage at Mapleshade.

https://www.mapleshadestore.com/modularfurniture.php
Title: Re: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: TomS on 1 Mar 2024, 01:52 am: Ikea Kallax
Title: Re: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: ketchup on 1 Mar 2024, 03:59 am: https://www.modernshelving.com/pages/design-inspiration (https://www.modernshelving.com/pages/design-inspiration)
Title: Re: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: Letitroll98 on 1 Mar 2024, 12:44 pm: Quote from: TomS on 1 Mar 2024, 01:52 am
Ikea Kallax

That's the new model, I have the older one that looks the same, can't remember the name. Works great, I'd advise a little reinforcement in the back, I've seen some pics of collapses. And a few 1x2s gives a backing for the lps.
Title: Re: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: ketchup on 1 Mar 2024, 03:15 pm: Quote from: Letitroll98 on 1 Mar 2024, 12:44 pm
That's the new model, I have the older one that looks the same, can't remember the name. Works great, I'd advise a little reinforcement in the back, I've seen some pics of collapses. And a few 1x2s gives a backing for the lps.

The old one is the Expedit. I have two 4x2 Expedits that I glued together with construction adhesive when I assembled them knowing that they're a little flimsy. I then leveled them with shims under the corners and they're as solid as a rock when packed totally full of LPs.
Title: Re: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: rlee8394 on 2 Mar 2024, 07:35 pm: I use these. Very well built.
https://www.mapleshadestore.com/modularfurniture.php
https://shop.mapleshadestore.com/Unfinished-Oak-LP-Modules_p_31.html
Title: Re: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: stylerb on 28 Apr 2024, 07:40 pm: the Ikea are pretty popular but as stated previously they aren't super strong. i have a one cube kallax and it seems fairly sturdy, my guess is when people buy they big ones and fill them up its too much weight.

search etsy for "record storage" lots of cool options including being able to customize to your needs/aesthetics. i have bought several pieces of furniture thru various etsy sellers and never been let down.
Title: Re: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: Zuman on 29 Apr 2024, 01:14 pm: I have several of these. They're not "furniture," but they're minimalistic enough to work in many environments, they're strong, and they're only $21 each: https://www.amazon.com/Atlantic-96636247-Record-Crate-Shelf/dp/B077KZZGJV/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3M7HC99JRN7JT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xmDun1LB4VOS82xUK6ELyUroBVJMUNFiAe8EMJ4QOLfOgcD8ZzHqd-sZuLbqJlJLi5Ps54JQAXgPSqpvI-caxLPpaQn1uMMcFEVFcSnGTSDbmCFU0yD-JzQAfiO2aQtcBrX6vkFoyVpn6PVfRCVHR7qpMHB45Ico7wJxu7thiLh5zCYr1oupRwouNkyVeqbmlAJu9Xewp4VwVe-VGovR9jxPRo_6o2P_eBFCFUdyxmLM3W_kec-O9vQeXIcrx_rsTFgf8Yf8KN7hr5LtFmPFGIuY3aEepFfRa34oXJjhUKM.xwwFfHhaTdq0YUorDVOEBId_q5AWsBN1LViJLdMFJVM&dib_tag=se&keywords=atlantic+record+crate&qid=1714396319&sprefix=atlantic+record%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-5
Title: Re: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: S Clark on 29 Apr 2024, 01:53 pm: I've got a about 3000 lp's in various sizes of these Mission style bookshelves. They are now sold from Home Depot.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Alaterre-Furniture-60-in-Cherry-Wood-4-shelf-Etagere-Bookcase-with-Open-Back-AMIA0860/205507646?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&srsltid=AfmBOorji2UWD2gubQlz-kgJwr_XFIglzMfIqEyYEIbAvCRbn0WopF7DSWc#overlay
Title: Re: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: Denton J on 29 Apr 2024, 04:37 pm: Quote from: rlee8394 on 2 Mar 2024, 07:35 pm
I use these. Very well built.
https://www.mapleshadestore.com/modularfurniture.php
https://shop.mapleshadestore.com/Unfinished-Oak-LP-Modules_p_31.html

These are cool.
Title: Re: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: js1955 on 29 Apr 2024, 05:14 pm: If you have basic tools and basic skills, you can make these:

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263669)

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263668)

Previously I used Kallax style racks, but aging eyes and beat up jackets make the spines too hard to read. This style uses more space, but IMO a more enjoyable way to browse the vinyl.

$200 total cost to build both including legs, primer and paint. The 4 bin one in first photo has no legs, I just placed it atop an old TV stand. Flip rack on the left is store bought.
Title: Re: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: FullRangeMan on 29 Apr 2024, 05:49 pm: (https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263669)
Wow this left side rack looks great and double as generic storage on bottom.
Title: Re: Furniture for vinyl storage
Post by: js1955 on 29 Apr 2024, 05:59 pm: Quote from: FullRangeMan on 29 Apr 2024, 05:49 pm

Wow this left side rack looks great and double as generic storage on bottom.

https://www.google.com/search?q=crosley+liam+record+storage&oq=crosley+liam+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDwgAEAAYFBiHAhjjAhiABDIPCAAQABgUGIcCGOMCGIAEMg8IARAuGBQYhwIYgAQY5QQyDwgCEC4YFBiHAhiABBjlBDIKCAMQRRgWGB4YOTIHCAQQABiABDIKCAUQLhiABBjlBDIICAYQABgWGB4yDQgHEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyDQgIEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyDQgJEAAYhgMYgAQYigWoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

DIY is much cheaper, and holds tons more. Not to mention much sturdier than the flimsy chip-board store bought one.