record storage?
Ashra and Vvrinc, the IKEA Expedit shelving looks like a great solution for a large collection. Do you do anything with the backside of the Expedit to block the records from pushing out the rear? I'm thinking of how one would easily even out the spines of the LPs for viewing. (Assuming the shelving has some space to the wall due to floor molding.)  . |
Rushton, you are just fabulous with those pictures, thank you. Mine are against the wall and, even though slightly offset by the bottom molding, the LPs maintain a very uniform spine-line. Of course, I am also a BiiiiiiiT anal about those things so...it comes easy to me. (I know, I know, there is medication but It gives me a rash.) I did not put anything on the back of the cabinet since, after the cabinet is full of records, you dont see the wall through the cabinet. What I like the most is the sturdiness of the thing and no warping to the shelves. Best regards. |
Thanks, Vvrinc. I'm so used to just pushing my lps against the back of the cabinet to get the spines aligned, I was wondering whether some backing would be needed on the open-back shelves to provide a similar backstop. On the bottom shelf of my cabinets (similar to the Bonde) I wanted the spines to be closer to the front edge of the shelf for easier visibility down low, so I ended up having to install a "spacer" to serve as a convenient backstop. That's what got me thinking about the open back on the Expedit. . |
Rushton, I am with you about the spines being close to the front of the shelves. I like them right at the lip for better visibility, since every LP I own is in a clear cover and that makes the spine a bit harder to read. Your idea of the spacer is very attractive. It would make the process of inserting an LP in the shelf much easier. Thanks for the idea. Best regards. |
Rushton, I was looking at your design, and thought, well, I spent a ton of money on closet design software, let's see what it will do. Actually I have to admit I never thought of it before seeing your drawing! So, I put a sheving system on a wall, and left enough room for some electronics too. The main difference here is the use use 1" thick melemine, with a 3mm edgebanding and a back. That keeps my interior depth at 13 1/2". I like it a little deeper. And leaves enough room for 2000 lps, which means I can get my 1200 and a few books in there.  I can also use this system to get rid of a rack. I can take the center section & reinforce it with some 1" threaded rod (just because I have 1"), so holding the Teres shold not be a problem.  Excuse the goofy electronics. After all the software was really designed for closets & office systems. Now if I can talk my wife into turning the extra bedroom into a music room, I can stop worrying about building a rack.  The shelving doesn't quite have the exotic wood look I like, but may be much moe serviceable in the long run. Joe |
