Re: [ARSCLIST] LP RECORD STORAGE

[Robert Hodge <rjhodge@xxxxxxx>]

Don't use particle board for anything that matters. It warps at the drop
of a hat, screws break out of it easily, no matter what the lenght or
size used, and I have always wondered about outgassing from it.

Awfull Stuff ! Stick To Plywood or good solid - you won't regret it !

Knoweldge Gained By Experience !

Bob Hodge
   



>>> cthurb@xxxxxxxxx 8/10/2006 5:50 PM >>>
Use plywood not particle board. Cost is about the same. 
  Plywood is stronger, it also does not soak up as much paint, and is
actually lighter.
  Screws  and nails stay in better on plywood.
   
  Cheryl Thurber 
  

eugene hayhoe <jazzme48912@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
  I have some of these wooden shelves from IKEA - I have magazines on
them, for which they work fine, and 45s, for which they work ok, but I
have to stack them horizontally to use them in that way. I would not use
them for lps, as I do not think they are strong enough, and I would not
think they would work very well if you have very many 78s for the same
reason. What I would recommend (in fact, I am doing this myself this
week, indeed taking a few minutes break from it at the moment) is to get
some 4'x8' sheets of particle board (maybe $12-$15 per sheet probably)
and have the place where you buy them cut them into shelves the width
you would like (mine are 14 1/2 inches, for lps) and then cut pieces the
same width into supports for the ends and middle of each shelf (again,
in my case this was 14 1/2 "), 3 per shelf. Then, with another sheet of
4x8 particle board, cut one 4 ' shelf side off the end, then cut the
remainder length wise for your end pieces. Assemble with screws
or nails - I estimate my cost, with paint to be about $40 per unit, a
unit which is both sturdier & cheaper. If you use screws, you would need
a drill, if nails, only a hammer. Believe me, I am no carpenter, but
these are not hard to make. 

Gene

Roger and Allison Kulp wrote:
I am thinking of buying some of these.I would like some more
repoerts,as to how these work.It's going to take a while,for me to buy
as many as I would need.I seem to be the only one here,who has a lot of
singles.How are these for 10" 78s ? Would I be able to buy an additional
shelf,or two,from IKEA,to add to the frames,to store 45s ?
Roger Kulp



>>> thorenstd124@xxxxxxxxx 08/08/06 12:42 PM >>>
How many records do those $59.00 units hold ?
Roger Kulp


James L Wolf wrote:
I just ordered an Ivar unit. It's 2 shelves, about 32" wide and 19"
deep. 
It's solid wood and fine for LPs but probably not for 78s since the
aren't 
any dividers. I think you can get a 3 shelf unit too, and Ikea does
deliver 
via UPS. However I don't think this unit is in the on-line catalog,
only the 
print one for 2007.

>>> edix@xxxxxx 08/08/06 8:17 AM >>>
I am using Ikea's Ivar Shelving at home which is pretty cheap and I
think could hold 78s if you get the 17 inch wide boards. Of course
this works best if you have an Ikea store close by.

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?topcategoryId=15600&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&langId=-1&categoryId=15886&cattype=&parentCats=15600*16146*16149*15886


>>>
>>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Rod Smear"
>>>To:
>>>Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 7:29 PM
>>>Subject: [ARSCLIST] LP RECORD STORAGE
>>>
>>>
>>>Does anyone have advice on obtaining record storage for LPs?,
>>>maybe similar to those that appear in the liner notes to DOWN IN
>>>THE BASEMENT: JOE BUSSARDS' TREASURE TROVE OF VINGAGE 78'S?. I've
>>>seen these wooden type of units, but i don't know where i could
>>>get them. I'm on a limited budget and i live in the Los Angeles
>>>area. Any help will be appreciated.
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>
>>>Rod
>>>



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Dr. Cheryl Thurber 

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