[78-L] Record (LP) shelving

[Peter Fraissinet]

I use the Ikea Expedit shelving for LPs and 78s.  They are quite up to the load despite the composite materials used.  No obvious sagging even when fully laden.  Mine are 4 shelves tall.  Very happy with them except for the fact that it is a 4-hour drive to the nearest Ikea, in good weather.

Peter Fraissinet
West Danby NY
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 From: Thomas Stern <sternth at attglobal.net>
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Sent: Saturday, 22 February 2014, 18:37
Subject: [78-L] Record (LP) shelving


According to various web articles and the Jim Eigo Jazz Promo e-mail,
IKEA will replace their EXPEDIT line with KALLAX units which have thinner
side boards.

Has anyone experience using EXPEDIT for LP storage??

Most composite material shelves (which these are) do not stand up
to the weight of vinyl, certainly not shellac.

I've seen some of the IKEA BILLY shelves used for CD storage,
the shelves tend to sag after a while.

Any comments welcome.  Thanks!

Best wishes, Thomas.