I've got a couple crates just sitting on the floor that I'm already outgrowing. So I needed something with a bit more capacity, and getting the vinyl up off the floor would be nice too...
I used the design here as inspiration. I don't anticipate needing that much capacity anytime soon, and I didn't want something that bulky sticking out into the room. Stacking single rows left-right simplified the design, omitting the center divider.
Lumber was sourced from Menards. I can give more details if needed.
The width of the lumber I used for the side panels and bottoms allowed for a small ledge out front to display the "on deck" sleeves. I ended up routing out a flute along the top edge to create a lip that keeps the sleeve from sliding onto the floor.
I decided to give the side panels some shape. I made a template/profile board and used a flushing bit on the router to transfer the shape to either side.
Simple dowel pin and pocket screw construction.
To prevent the bottom panels from sagging from the vinyl weight, and stiffen up the structure: I added some screws from underneath the bottom panels up into the front and back boards (not shown). It just wasn't needed for mockup purposes so I drilled the holes later.
I used the design here as inspiration. I don't anticipate needing that much capacity anytime soon, and I didn't want something that bulky sticking out into the room. Stacking single rows left-right simplified the design, omitting the center divider.
Lumber was sourced from Menards. I can give more details if needed.
The width of the lumber I used for the side panels and bottoms allowed for a small ledge out front to display the "on deck" sleeves. I ended up routing out a flute along the top edge to create a lip that keeps the sleeve from sliding onto the floor.
I decided to give the side panels some shape. I made a template/profile board and used a flushing bit on the router to transfer the shape to either side.
Simple dowel pin and pocket screw construction.
To prevent the bottom panels from sagging from the vinyl weight, and stiffen up the structure: I added some screws from underneath the bottom panels up into the front and back boards (not shown). It just wasn't needed for mockup purposes so I drilled the holes later.
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Then the laborious task of rounding over the edges, sanding and finishing...
First coat was General Finishes Enduro-Var II (clear/ very slightly amber tinted water based polyurethane) to prevent pine grain reversal. On top of that went Varathane "one step" tinted water based polyurethane, "Kona" color. Sprayed with a Wagner HVLP rig.
I sprayed it earlier today and just got it together tonight. Drying time is pretty quick for water based poly. But I want to give it some more time before loading it up.
First coat was General Finishes Enduro-Var II (clear/ very slightly amber tinted water based polyurethane) to prevent pine grain reversal. On top of that went Varathane "one step" tinted water based polyurethane, "Kona" color. Sprayed with a Wagner HVLP rig.
I sprayed it earlier today and just got it together tonight. Drying time is pretty quick for water based poly. But I want to give it some more time before loading it up.
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For now it gets shoved in a cluttered corner. Better than floor crates at least. The window is north facing so it won't get blasted by sun.
I was always told it was important to support LP's to the vertical position so they don't warp under their own weight. Perhaps some foam block spacers to help with this might be wise? And definitely avoid the sun, that's guaranteed to warp discs.
I took the pic right after loading it up, doing a quick sort and playing a few. I just hadn't pushed the bottoms out yet to get em more vertical. I'm not used to having spare room in my LP storage 😆. The crates were totally full so they naturally stayed upright.
I think the biggest issue is storing them horizontal on top of each other. Vinyl is not light. The weight of it all pushes down on the ones lower in the stack. Since nothing is perfectly flat, any resulting bend that builds up in the stack will be forced into them over time.
I think the biggest issue is storing them horizontal on top of each other. Vinyl is not light. The weight of it all pushes down on the ones lower in the stack. Since nothing is perfectly flat, any resulting bend that builds up in the stack will be forced into them over time.
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