DCC Archive Record Storage & Display

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by Ben, Nov 19, 2001.

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  1. Ben

    Ben New Member Thread Starter

    Location:
    Phoenix, Arizona
    ...as mundane as this topic sounds, I'm having trouble finding a good solution to storing my LP's. Plenty of CD solutions out there...any board members care to weigh in on record racks, cases, shelves, or...whatever?

    Thanks in advance and best to the board!

    Ben
    :rolleyes:
     
    Ben, Nov 19, 2001
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  2. Todd Fredericks

    Todd Fredericks Senior Member

    Location:
    A New Yorker
    Ben,

    The dreaded LP storage dilemma... A lot of people at Audio Asylum (in the vinyl asylum section) suggest checking out Ikea products. Do a search at that site for some ideas.

    ToddAudio Asylum
     
    Todd Fredericks, Nov 19, 2001
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  3. Sckott

    Sckott Hand Tighten Only.

    Location:
    South Plymouth, Ma
    Go into your local "unfinished wood furniture" dealer and look around. I found the perfect solution by buying $40 shelves as "cubbies" that fit vinyl vertically very well. All I did was stain them in the basement, and now they look like a million bucks. you realize whatever you do in this instance, DIY is the best way. ;)
     
    Sckott, Nov 19, 2001
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  4. JPartyka

    JPartyka I Got a Home on High

    Location:
    USA
    I agree with Sckott here. I got a large unfinished bookshelf that accommodates LPs perfectly for peanuts. It's mighty sturdy and very attractive.

    I chose not to stain mine ... I like that light, natural-wood look. It's all about taste ... : )
     
    JPartyka, Nov 19, 2001
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  5. Gary

    Gary Nauga Gort! Staff

    Location:
    Toronto
    Well, after all my repeated posts of NOT being a DIY type of guy, this could be a bit embarrasing.... :)

    I built my own record and CD shelves - and stereo stand, too! - from wood bought at Lansing Build-All. Home Depot would have the same stuff.

    It was pretty easy. And I designed everything to specifically fit in my listening room.

    And the stereo stand - built with 2X4's and 2X10 pieces of wood to enable it to hold all that weight easily- is designed to hold 2 turntables, 2 amps, 2 pre, 1 CD player, 1 cassette deck...

    Try it, you'll like it! ;)
     
    Gary, Nov 19, 2001
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  6. Sckott

    Sckott Hand Tighten Only.

    Location:
    South Plymouth, Ma
    There you have it folks! even Gary the un-DIY guy can do it! :)
     
    Sckott, Nov 19, 2001
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  7. Jeff H.

    Jeff H. Senior Member

    Location:
    Northern, OR
    One of the best methods I've found for storing vinyl LP's are Gorilla Racks. I found them at my local Orchard Supply Hardware. They cost under $50, are easy to assemble, and are very durable. One suggestion, unless you live in a very dry climate, avoid LP storage boxes that are made of compressed particle board or unfinished wood. They absorb moisture very easily and can cause your records to mildew.
     
    Jeff H., Nov 19, 2001
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  8. Ben

    Ben New Member Thread Starter

    Location:
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Thanks, everybody! :)

    Guess I'm off to Home Depot this weekend! :eek:


    Best to the Board and Happy Thanksgiving!

    Ben
     
    Ben, Nov 20, 2001
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  9. Gary

    Gary Nauga Gort! Staff

    Location:
    Toronto
    Ben - one more thought. Definitely consider using screws for a more solid construction! The Home Depot experts can steer you in the right direction, I'm sure!

    Have fun! :D
     
    Gary, Nov 20, 2001
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  10. Dan

    Dan Senior Member

    Location:
    WNY
    I went the unfinished furniture route as well. A local dealer had these three-tiered pine cubes for $39. A big hit in childrens bedrooms and dorm rooms the owner told me.
    Much better than particle board, these things won't warp or sag under the weight of vinyl.
     
    Dan, Nov 20, 2001
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  11. Mart

    Mart New Member

    Location:
    Schenectady, NY, USA
    yeah, I had to resort to DIY too since J&R stopped selling those stackable units. At 1st, I boxed my LPs which made room for my LDs. Then, I ran out of those. Right now I'm looking for dividers so as to allow spacing for ease of flipping. I think there used to be a sheet metal office suppy thingy for manila folders maybe that'll do.
     
    Mart, Nov 20, 2001
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  12. Sckott

    Sckott Hand Tighten Only.

    Location:
    South Plymouth, Ma

    This is exactly what I have. They *are* very popular. A store in town had bought 40 units at $40/each because they use them for displaying sweaters, and right after I grabbed one for myself. Very easy to furnish with some stain and an old t-shirt. I might end up buying 2 more. Yah, they WOULD do great in children's rooms and dorms, for sure.

    [ November 20, 2001: Message edited by: Sckott ]
     
    Sckott, Nov 20, 2001
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