Will the back of this unit support the weight of 50+ LPs? I want to use them for album storage with the opening facing up.
323768
It's doubtful since it's thin compared to the other sides and is only being held in by grooves. With how heavy records can get it would be sketchy to try that, especially if you tried to pick it up. I'm going to have to say I wouldn't recommend it.
323769
no it will not....just a plain back board like in most cabinets and will not support weight in that manner.
323770
No. Absolutely not. The back is no more than 1/8" of flimsy/glorified cardboard. If you lifted the filled container, the whole back would fall off. Kathleen
1174012
I haven't used it for LPs. But it would be doable. However, unlike most record storage cubes, the sides aren't straight up and down (they are slanted). That might not be a problem, though. (And Rattique does make a straight-sided version: http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6500-1716-JAVA-Rattique-Storage-Crate/dp/B00J0K50X8/.) I just tucked an LP into the one I own. The basket is rectangular, and it fits fine on the long side with a little room to spare. (The handles are on the shorter sides). You could get a pretty good collection of records in there. Do be aware that (like the sides) the bottom is woven, not a completely flat surface, so it might make impressions on the bottom of your LPs over time. I don't know - but it might. The basket isn't heavy so if you have a lot of LPs in it, you might want to put the basket up against a wall or piece of furniture to keep it from tipping backwards when records are against the back of it. I hope this helps!
400623
I use mine vertically - have the top half packed full of records and only a handful on bottom and its held just fine. Go for it!
1586488
I don't think so... If so, they most likely wouldn't be able to withstand the weight of very many albums. Two of mine broke when I was assembling them.
725464
I've got a big sony str 935 @23lbs on the very top, no problem. the internal shelves are held up by pins, I wouldn't trust it there. They are fine for dvd players and tv receiver,
1024854
Yes, it would probably be fine. I have some books and things, but not too heavy. My biggest problem with the unit is that it kind of sways from side to side. The doors didn't fit well, so I have some shims underneath one side to stablize. They are hidden, but without them, the doors are not aligned. Hope this helps!
619780
The boxes will hold only standard size albums. If you have boxed sets, for example, they won't fit. The LPs fit snugly in, which helps protect them.
2218888
Hi Sonny, I have two of those shelving which flank a 50" HDTV, and one the left unit, a Yamaha RX-A 1030 receiver, and on the top shelf, a fairly heavy Techniques turntable. The 2nd shelf, a stacked broadcast quality 3 head cassette record/playback 17 " unit on the bottom and a Denon dual tray CD recorder/dubbing tray unit. Bottom shelf, a pro vhs record/playback unit. On the 2nd unit on the right of the TV-top shelf, a Onkyo 6 tray CD carousel playback deck. The 2nd shelf, a Teac CD rec/pb which records from adjustable record digital sample rates to a recordable USB flash drive. The 3rd shelf is a DVD / VHS rec/pb unit. The bottom shelf just has decorative accessories on it. This should hold the weight and is very attractive. Hope this helps. Any questions, feel free to write. Be we'll. Dana Kott dkott@dc.rr.com
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The lower two shelves could hold that. I wouldn't put more than 50lbs or so on these though, unless you anchor it to the wall somehow.
276777
It is a veneered particle board, so the support is not the strongest. Fully loaded with CD's or DVD's, you will have some sag. Probably enough to tell that there is a bigger gap at the top when closed and smaller at the bottom.
455633
not sure but I use it on its back with two columns of lps side by side perhaps two hundred or more a solid case not a great color but does the storage job.bob
249556
No, this is a freestanding unit And frankly it does not have the structural integrity to support a significant amount of weight. Good luck :-)
95527
It's specifically designed for LP's. However, I have 45's that I put in the front of the LP's. I have two of these cases and just make sure I keep the 45's in the front so they don't get crushed.
76597
Yes, you can use this item this way. I too used one of these units in this manner for quite awhile, and as mentioned I used wood glue as well. These are fairly strong for the material that thy are made of. I think it will not hold as many LPs this way as it would horizontally. I collect mostly Japanese pressings with their OBI's intact. These are the albums I had in this module when I used it vertically. I also had it full, but not packed for about 6 months, but I had mine beside my salamander stand , not on top of a speaker. Not sure if the vibrations might cause failure, but it will work vertically. Yes, you can use this item this way. I too used one of these units in this manner for quite awhile, and as mentioned I used wood glue as well. These are fairly strong for the material that thy are made of. I think it will not hold as many LPs this way as it would horizontally. I collect mostly Japanese pressings with their OBI's intact. These are the albums I had in this module when I used it vertically. I also had it full, but not packed for about 6 months, but I had mine beside my salamander stand , not on top of a speaker. Not sure if the vibrations might cause failure, but it will work... » Read More Yes, you can use this item this way. I too used one of these units in this manner for quite awhile, and as mentioned I used wood glue as well. These are fairly strong for the material that thy are made of. I think it will not hold as many LPs this way as it would horizontally. I collect mostly Japanese pressings with their OBI's intact. These are the albums I had in this module when I used it vertically. I also had it full, but not packed for about 6 months, but I had mine beside my salamander stand , not on top of a speaker. Not sure if the vibrations might cause failure, but it will work vertically. « Show Less
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Hi David, great question (and same thing I was wondering before I bought this). I've had my storage cabinet for several months now, standing vertically, with the top half completely loaded and the bottom less than half full and it's been rock-solid. I vouch for this thing and think you'll be in great shape. Hope this helps!
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I think they would be strong enough, but I don't the shelves are quite tall enough for full size 33 1/3 LPs.
1946657
Not sure what you mean but I would say yes since you can pick it up and move it with your albums in it. I have 2 and love them.