Really , really nice. Very well made by the looks of it. A question for anyone who has modified their designs and built new units: My daughter has my original build, as she now has a turntable and collects too. What did you do with your previous unit? They're such heavy cumbersome things!
Hello do you have the dimensions for the single bin record holder?
No sway level and steady.
No, it's not an issue. I'm happy with my build number 2. Just interested to know what guys like yourself where doing after building several? ( Such as having garages or spare rooms full of them!Thanks Koala
I have built a total of four units so far. The first one followed your design and I built it out of MDF. Currently it's housing my parents' record collection and the top shelf has my CDs on it. I still really like that unit! The second I built with three tiers to trade for some speakers to a music buddy, and that one was veneer plywood (which I don't think I'll ever use again). Third unit is my personal collection, built out of a mix of MDF and pine (2 shelves, 3 LPs wide). Fourth unit pictured above was a commission for another buddy, made of oak.
Fifth unit... who knows?
I'm sure you can find someone to buy older units if that's your issue!
) My current 3 tier with top shelf will see me through for a fare while yet. it has a capacity of about 900 I would guess? I'm at about 800 right now, but that includes my 7inches. So i'm about 200 off I would guess?
Like it. Particularly the two tiers. Not big enough for my needs though.
I was massively lucky. My Plywood was free from a B&Q DIY store here in the UK. The edges had been damaged so it was offered as 'scrap'. They still cut it down for me in store for Free too. The castors came off a trolley I found in a junkyard/tip. The lamp was made by my daughter in 'Tech' at school. The Wood glue and 2 inch screws I already had. The only cost was the LED lights, anti-slip mats and paint. Probably cost me about 25 quid. what's that? $35?
I made one a while back and like it. Was thinking of building a second but materials are about $100 plus the labor. Decided to buy a 2x3 cube used for $20. What's great is I now have a better place to set my turntables.
I made it slightly shallower than the plans at 18" deep. This makes the cabinet conform more to standard depths of most furniture so it doesn't stick out. I used tongue and groove joints on the shelves and the back, and pocket holes on the fronts and dividers. It's extremely strong and I'm happy with the results, I just wish plywood wasn't so expensive these days.
So frustrated. Unit build and primed, but there's nowhere open to buy the paint I need to finish it. Online DIY stores are only selling 'essential' items for plumbing and electrical repairs etc, not decorating materials. Just want to get it done, and it would give me something to do... Has anyone else built a unit during the virus lockdown?
