jefftobin85 Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Hi, just wondering if anyone has used the ikea style cube storage from bunnings for storing vinyl?? http://www.bunnings.com.au/clever-cube-compact-1208-x-610-x-295mm-12mm-white-2-x-4-cube-storage-system_p2582948 this would be perfect for me, but I am not sure if the cubes are big enough, If anyone has used it I would like to know if the cubes are big enough? and if it is sturdy enough to support records?
EV Cali Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) Hi Jeff I use the Expedit Ikea shelves and there are some recent threads on this site and on the internet talking about their use. The larger ones, 4 x5, need to be fixed to a wall to keep them stable .It is also important to put them up the correct way with the shelves supported. They are an excellent ,cost affective solution. I priced up making my own and the materials alone were much more. The Expidit is now superseded and others will be able to confirm if the one you have indicated is it's replacement. Edited October 15, 2014 by EVcali
Guest Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 I seriously doubt a $40 unit from Bunnings will be strong enough to support hundreds of records
jefftobin85 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 I'm thinking I'll just take a record to bunnings and home they have display units. The reason I want the one i linked is so I can put records in the cubes with the back wall and just diplay my signed cds in the other cubes, that way there is less risk of it collapsing... But I'm not sure those measurments add up to be able to fit records :/ 2
EV Cali Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) The recent tread was titled, IKEA end of the Expedit and the replacement is the Kallax Here's Ikea Australia's page about Kallax: http://www.ikea.com/...m/tools/kallax/ Will my old EXPEDIT inserts and vinyl records fit in KALLAX?Yes, the interior dimensions remain completely identical and KALLAX is still able to hold up to 13 kg on each shelf. All EXPEDIT inserts as well as boxes and baskets that currently fit into EXPEDIT - including your vinyl collection - will still be right at home in KALLAX. Edited October 15, 2014 by EVcali
ehtcom Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 On 15/10/2014 at 4:20 AM, jefftobin85 said: Hi, just wondering if anyone has used the ikea style cube storage from bunnings for storing vinyl?? http://www.bunnings.com.au/clever-cube-compact-1208-x-610-x-295mm-12mm-white-2-x-4-cube-storage-system_p2582948 this would be perfect for me, but I am not sure if the cubes are big enough, If anyone has used it I would like to know if the cubes are big enough? and if it is sturdy enough to support records? I've purchased a couple of these for my daughters room. Just tried an LP and no problems. Has about 15mm clearance on top. http://www.bunnings.com.au/handy-storage-2-x-4-clever-cube-storage-unit_p2581135
Guest Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) On 15/10/2014 at 5:32 AM, jefftobin85 said: I'm thinking I'll just take a record to bunnings and home they have display units. The reason I want the one i linked is so I can put records in the cubes with the back wall and just diplay my signed cds in the other cubes, that way there is less risk of it collapsing... But I'm not sure those measurments add up to be able to fit records :/ If it's 1208 tall and the boards are 12mm, then 12x5 (top, bottom and 3 shelves) = 60.1208-60 = 1148 1148/4 (4 compartments tall) = 287mm Measure a record and see. (Hint, it won't fit) Edited October 15, 2014 by Dirty_vinylpusher
jefftobin85 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 On 15/10/2014 at 5:33 AM, ehtcom said: I've purchased a couple of these for my daughters room. Just tried an LP and no problems. Has about 15mm clearance on top. http://www.bunnings.com.au/handy-storage-2-x-4-clever-cube-storage-unit_p2581135 Cool thanks, I'll go to bunnings and check them out
EV Cali Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) Records are very heavy ,with the amount you can fit on one shelf could be around 18kg. Expedit is rated at 13kg per shelf ,this other system looks more fragile. It would be good if this shelf system was ok for records but I think the price is a bit of an indication that it will not be up to it . Edited October 15, 2014 by EVcali
jefftobin85 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) well right now I am using this from Kmart I am only filling the shelves 1/2 way so I have run out of space, it looks ugly that's why I want something different, but I guess I should probably just get another one since it works fine Edited October 15, 2014 by jefftobin85
Guest Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) Shame you're so far away or I could build you something that would be strong enough and probably look half decent too :lol: Edited October 15, 2014 by Dirty_vinylpusher
Krispy Audio Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Don't go! I bought some, they came with some wrong parts, but as I had started to assemble them they were the cheapest lousiest things I'd seen. The laminate is really rough, uneven, and even slightly chipped on some corners. It's the kind of laminate that's so thin it lifts if you rub it. I think that even if you glued it as you built it, it still wouldn't be sturdy enough. Go Ikea for the minimal difference in cost (relatively speaking) and save yourself two trips! 2
jefftobin85 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) @ Krispy Audio you have convinced me to stay away from bunnings! I would love to get this http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/20275847/ it woudl be perfect because I can lean it up against the side of my wardrobe. it's just extremely hard for me to get to Ikea :/ Edited October 15, 2014 by jefftobin85
Telecine Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 On 15/10/2014 at 7:08 AM, jefftobin85 said: @ Krispy Audio you have convinced me to stay away from bunnings! I would love to get this http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/20275847/ it woudl be perfect because I can lean it up against the side of my wardrobe. it's just extremely hard for me to get to Ikea :/ Don't worry about getting to IKEA, that is the easy part. Getting out after you have entered the maze-like stores is the hard part. 4
Krispy Audio Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 That would be a heap better Jeff! When is Ikea going to offer delivery on their products!?
jefftobin85 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 One is being built near blacktown (I live in Penrith) but right nwo the closest is homebush and i don't drive :/ going to have to con my mum to drive me there for my birthday lol
Telecine Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) On 15/10/2014 at 8:12 AM, Krispy Audio said: That would be a heap better Jeff! When is Ikea going to offer delivery on their products!?They offer it now at a fixed but scaled rate, proportionate to the amount spent.I prefer to send people into the maze though, it is more fun. Edited October 15, 2014 by Telecine
Dcf1 Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 On 15/10/2014 at 7:34 AM, Telecine said: Don't worry about getting to IKEA, that is the easy part. Getting out after you have entered the maze-like stores is the hard part.Ha ha ha...so true. In my case I was lucky to survive with my marriage still intact! Furthermore,I was very nearly left to make room for a bookcase and rug. Haven't been near a store since 1
Telecine Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 On 15/10/2014 at 9:49 AM, Dcf1 said: Ha ha ha...so true. In my case I was lucky to survive with my marriage still intact! Furthermore,I was very nearly left to make room for a bookcase and rug. Haven't been near a store since You can fit a lot on those trolleys and surprisingly little in a car. 1
Dcf1 Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Yeah like a husband who is at the end of his tether! 1
aechmea Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Try your local men's shed if you have one. I had a bookcase for CDs made by them to my requirements/dimensions. It was as cheap as chips yet beautifully made.
ochremoon Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Well, there is no Ikea in Tasmania, so I got myself a couple of "Clever Cube" units from Bunnings and they're fine; I've been using them for about a year now, fully laden, with no problems.
myPal Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) I recommend IKEA Besta or Expedit. The great thing about Besta are the doors. This is a audio workstation I put together. It stores vinyl, CD & Blu-Ray. Since taking these pics, it is now full of vinyl with no room to spare. Approx. 600 albums if I recall. You can space shelves closer together to get more LPs in but would require a 600mm door or two of these type of doors to get to some shelves. Besta, use your imagination! Edited October 15, 2014 by myPal 1
masliko Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) On 15/10/2014 at 5:32 AM, jefftobin85 said: I'm thinking I'll just take a record to bunnings and home they have display units. The reason I want the one i linked is so I can put records in the cubes with the back wall and just diplay my signed cds in the other cubes, that way there is less risk of it collapsing... But I'm not sure those measurments add up to be able to fit records :/ Thats what i do.Take in a LP.no mistakes then. Edited October 15, 2014 by masliko
Recommended Posts