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Vinyl Storage Recommendation
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Nee Lewman
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So, I bought some alternative storage. I saw these things on 33 RPM. They’re called UbeCubes and they are like milk crates on steroids.
They are collapsible, completely modular and stackable.
They’re not cheap, but now that I have them, I don’t think they are over priced either.
The idea here was two fold… I bought a white one for the Christmas records (I’ll need to get another one next year, lol) - this frees up a cube in the kallax, well maybe because I am definitely planning on the Leak in the new year still and it will more than likely go in a kallax cube.
The other purpose was to tidy up the overflow in records that haven’t made it through my system - eventually I’ll catch up and one of them can be for intake and now that I have them, possibly supply storage.
They are collapsible, completely modular and stackable.
They’re not cheap, but now that I have them, I don’t think they are over priced either.
The idea here was two fold… I bought a white one for the Christmas records (I’ll need to get another one next year, lol) - this frees up a cube in the kallax, well maybe because I am definitely planning on the Leak in the new year still and it will more than likely go in a kallax cube.
The other purpose was to tidy up the overflow in records that haven’t made it through my system - eventually I’ll catch up and one of them can be for intake and now that I have them, possibly supply storage.
Russ I
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They look great. And nice plan. I wonder how many more of them you will have bought by this time next year….?So, I bought some alternative storage. I saw these things on 33 RPM. They’re called UbeCubes and they are like milk crates on steroids.
They are collapsible, completely modular and stackable.
They’re not cheap, but now that I have them, I don’t think they are over priced either.
The idea here was two fold… I bought a white one for the Christmas records (I’ll need to get another one next year, lol) - this frees up a cube in the kallax, well maybe because I am definitely planning on the Leak in the new year still and it will more than likely go in a kallax cube.
The other purpose was to tidy up the overflow in records that haven’t made it through my system - eventually I’ll catch up and one of them can be for intake and now that I have them, possibly supply storage.
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Nee Lewman
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Well considering that in February, I will be in an allowance, probably not many. I’ll have to save up to afford the new one I will need for Christmas records. lol
I bought some of these crates probably 4-5 years ago. They still look brand new and are perfect for transporting records or storing them three high in a closet. You can stack them on any side.
www.milkcratesdirect.com
Super Crate - 4 Pack
www.milkcratesdirect.com
ngower
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Have any of the Kallax Crew put some kind of UV/sun protection on their units? I have a hard time fully blocking sunlight for parts of the day. I don't think it's doing significant damage but there can be some pretty focused sunlight at times and I'd like to avoid damaging/warping record. The doors IKEA sell seem like a decent otion but I don't love the brackets. Any recs? Feedback if you've put doors on yours?
Nee Lewman
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I have doors in place on the bottom shelves for kid and bunny protection.
They are easy to install and have held up well. The brackets stay out of the way for records but I still short those cubes about ten records to keep them away from the things.
LiamGallaghersBucketHat
Go on, geezer.
Are you getting sunlight on the front or back of the shelves?
ngower
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The shelf is positioned where the back is against a wall perpendicular to the wall with the windows. So as the sun moves throughout the early morning and afternoon, pockets of sunlight rift around the front of the shelf, where the spines get a good chunk of sun. Curtains diffuse it to a point but it's not perfect.
zdkaiser
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Get a small tapestry and hang it over your record shelf during periods with heavy sunlight?
Joe Mac
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Do your ikeas still do gnedby? Ours do and although they’re more utilitarian than pretty they do the job.
jamieanderson1968
ninniest jackaninny
If you have an open Kallax cube, the shelf insert works great if you only have a handful of cds
KALLAX insert with 1 shelf, white, 33x33 cm (13x13") - IKEA CA
KALLAX insert with 1 shelf, white, 33x33 cm (13x13") Customize your KALLAX shelf unit according to your needs and use your space in the smartest way. You can use this insert either as an extra shelf or as a practical vertical divider. Easy to assemble.
www.ikea.com
Joe Mac
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I would longer term love something like this but expensive and I’d need a bigger space first!
iansbespokefurniture.co.uk
The Standard Wizard - Ian Edwards Bespoke Furniture
The Standard Wizard is part of the Wizard range and is a high quality adjustable shelving rotating unit. The Standard has the ability to hold a mixture of CD's, DVD's, Books, and Videos, this unit rotates smoothly on bearings, even when fully loaded. This model can hold up to 1,536 CD's...
iansbespokefurniture.co.uk
jamieanderson1968
ninniest jackaninny
Just walk behind any library and there will be onw sitting by the trash. Seriously, I hate spinners. When I started at this job in 2017 I got rid of about 20 or these wood or wire ones.I would longer term love something like this but expensive and I’d need a bigger space first!
The Standard Wizard - Ian Edwards Bespoke Furniture
The Standard Wizard is part of the Wizard range and is a high quality adjustable shelving rotating unit. The Standard has the ability to hold a mixture of CD's, DVD's, Books, and Videos, this unit rotates smoothly on bearings, even when fully loaded. This model can hold up to 1,536 CD's...
Joe Mac
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I’d have to find one that hasn’t been shut to cut council costs
Funnily enough my dad used to have one of the old ikea cd spinners back in the late 90s and I always loved it lol
MikeH
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Can’t possibly sacrifice kallax space to CDs!If you have an open Kallax cube, the shelf insert works great if you only have a handful of cds
KALLAX insert with 1 shelf, white, 33x33 cm (13x13") - IKEA CA
KALLAX insert with 1 shelf, white, 33x33 cm (13x13") Customize your KALLAX shelf unit according to your needs and use your space in the smartest way. You can use this insert either as an extra shelf or as a practical vertical divider. Easy to assemble.
MikeH
Well-Known Member
Doesn’t appear to be available in the US!