How To Store Record Collection?

Thanks everybody for the input. Haven't made up my mind yet. When I'm finished I'll post pictures of the new room.

If you have the space, front-facing storage (like in record shops) is the only way to go. You can build them with two layers for the comfort of someone of common height (instead of the 4-5 shelves common to spine-facing) with some storage below. This, of course, is very limiting if you have a lot of LP's and little space. But, I do have both, and I've built some recently that look superb (some know from my plinths and component cases that I am not one to skimp on materials). These would be at home in ANY home and are a real joy to use. With respect to WAF, very little at Ikea or Music Direct is ever going to pass muster in my house (no offense to anyone else, though). As such, I used hand-rubbed hardwoods for the facing materials - though these could be built with anything from MDF - painted plywood, to veneered plywood, etc. etc. - even metal, thought my thing is wood.

Again, if you have the space, front-facing is the way to fly, IMHO AND experience! :-)

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

Dan: I'd sooner he snapped his ankle like a dry twig. Never liked him, never will, regardless of uniform.

With respect to pictures, I've not taken any. I am reluctant to take any, at least in the near future, as these have worked out so well that I may very well market them. Perhaps I will shoot you off one separately. Thanks for the woodworking kudos. I come from a long line of furniture builders and cabinetmakers and it is a cathartic activity for me. It is doubly gratifying when others find enjoyment in my work.

Given the quality of your DIY rack, I suspect you'd do a bang up job on your own, anyway!

Do a search on Google (and eBay) for Lundia shelving. Lundia is made under license in a number of countries, including the United States. I use the 36" by 12" shelves and 84" uprights. Lundia says each shelf will support 100 kgs with no danger of sagging, and in my experience they are correct. Construction is solid wood - no plywood or glue-and-sawdust composites. With 5 usable shelves, each unit stores about 1100 LPs. I bought some over 20 years ago and my ex is still using them. Recently found enough used ones to store about 10,000 LPs, for the bargain price of $70. These are used in stores, so look for them at a local supplier to the retail trade. Many public libraries in my area have them, and I've seen them in law libraries, too.