lilmuse Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I am considering pulling out the stuff specifically for my kids and holiday music into their own squares and then A-Zing the rest of it. It'll be much easier to find their requests that way and I doubt I'll play the holiday stuff outside of the holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 That's kind of how I'm feeling too. I would hate to have to buy even more dividers. I bought 50, I should be set with that. I hope.If they're by genre the dividers aren't as necessary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 finally got around to building two of these. one is from the audio karma specs other I just went with longer boards to get 3 spaces out of it. Had a local carpenter build drawers and paint. All cost less then around 200 bucks for everything from material to carpenter fee. Those look fantastic, and from what I can see in the bins, you have pretty good taste. Out of curiosity, how do you like those gatefold sleeves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raystrey Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Those look fantastic, and from what I can see in the bins, you have pretty good taste. Out of curiosity, how do you like those gatefold sleeves? would not recommend those sleeves. they are about a 1/4 inch too short for just about all records I used them on. I bought some gatefold sleeves in Mexico city which were 3mil and perfect size. They were not sold for that purpose and I threw away the damn label with info on them. So I settled for these . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 would not recommend those sleeves. they are about a 1/4 inch too short for just about all records I used them on. I bought some gatefold sleeves in Mexico city which were 3mil and perfect size. They were not sold for that purpose and I threw away the damn label with info on them. So I settled for these . Glad I asked. Thanks for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MahPah Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 what dividers are you all using/recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackelford Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 These are the ones I bought, they should be here tomorrow. https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/141821350146 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I never really understood the need for the dividers. Don't most of you know your collection well enough to where you can find the "P" or "J" section rather quickly? I can see the need for the dividers in stores obviously, just not in personal collections. Breezus and Korgull Of Morgoth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 If you have 1000+ records, its helpful. Its just nice to be able to jump to the section immediately. But yeah, it only saves you 5 seconds of thinking. Also, $25 for 25 is pretty much all you need. 50 is a lot. Do you really need a stand alone for Q, X or Z? Save 2 of those for Compilations or V/A or Soundtracks or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niblips Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I don't use dividers. Part of the fun is in the searching. docbronze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackelford Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 If you have 1000+ records, its helpful. Its just nice to be able to jump to the section immediately. But yeah, it only saves you 5 seconds of thinking. Also, $25 for 25 is pretty much all you need. 50 is a lot. Do you really need a stand alone for Q, X or Z? Save 2 of those for Compilations or V/A or Soundtracks or something. I plan on combining a few letters, but I want to have a tab for bands that I have a "collection" (3 or more different releases) of as well. I Should have 6-10 extras that I'm sure I'll use for something in the future. Ive got ~1200 lps, I think it will look nice having a few bands labeled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 It will. I have around 1800. I think it looks sharp. But I only have one for 24 letters and 2 for soundtracks and Comps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I have 1000+ LPs, but like I said they are really not required (for me anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boops_popmarket Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 If you want them, get them. It's fun organizing your collection and setting up your storage and there is no shame in enjoying your records. Cpen5311 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron666monkey Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I don't use dividers. Part of the fun is in the searching. Agreed. 5,000+ records with no dividers is the best dig ever. Once you memorize where everything falls alphabetically it's cake. I considered doing genres about a year ago but realized how much work it would be and gave up the idea. I also have a separate area for box sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I like to keep box sets with the other LPs for the band. It helps locate different areas, kinda like the dividers I guess. When I see my Slayer box set, I know Slipknot is nearby etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mertzrock Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 These are the ones I bought, they should be here tomorrow. https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/141821350146 Man...I hate BCW products...it's like buying a Huffy bike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mertzrock Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I like to keep box sets with the other LPs for the band. It helps locate different areas, kinda like the dividers I guess. When I see my Slayer box set, I know Slipknot is nearby etc. When I see a Slayer Box Set and Slipknot close by, I know I'm not looking at my collection... lampwick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutterpunk79 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I get it why some people prefer not using dividers. On the other hand I'm one of those who really enjoy using them! LOL Unfortunately seems like I never was able to find a decent price solution for proper dividers (living in Canada, shipping and exchange rate is a pain)...so I make my own. I buy 48"x48" (1/8" thick) backer panel boards and cut them. I then make my own label / sticker (one label on each side of the divider). See pic below. I combine a few letters per label and create band specific labels for bands that I collect, etc. I have labels for different subcategories (Punk, Ska, Oi!/Street, Horror Punk, etc.) Here's an example. I have more in a different storage shelf that I have, etc. lampwick, Blaine, drewvandal and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackelford Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Man...I hate BCW products...it's like buying a Huffy bike... I got them in the mail and they seem to be just as good or better quality than what you would see in a record store. Then again, I had a Huffy as a kid, so what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I get it why some people prefer not using dividers. On the other hand I'm one of those who really enjoy using them! LOL Unfortunately seems like I never was able to find a decent price solution for proper dividers (living in Canada, shipping and exchange rate is a pain)...so I make my own. I buy 48"x48" (1/8" thick) backer panel boards and cut them. I then make my own label / sticker (one label on each side of the divider). See pic below. I combine a few letters per label and create band specific labels for bands that I collect, etc. I have labels for different subcategories (Punk, Ska, Oi!/Street, Horror Punk, etc.) Here's an example. I have more in a different storage shelf that I have, etc. That looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MahPah Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I just picked up a Kallax 2x4 and 1x4 for FREE! Thank you Craigslist. jeromium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamika215 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I get it why some people prefer not using dividers. On the other hand I'm one of those who really enjoy using them! LOL Unfortunately seems like I never was able to find a decent price solution for proper dividers (living in Canada, shipping and exchange rate is a pain)...so I make my own. I buy 48"x48" (1/8" thick) backer panel boards and cut them. I then make my own label / sticker (one label on each side of the divider). See pic below. I combine a few letters per label and create band specific labels for bands that I collect, etc. I have labels for different subcategories (Punk, Ska, Oi!/Street, Horror Punk, etc.) Here's an example. I have more in a different storage shelf that I have, etc. Don't use dividers myself, but I like that a lot. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutterpunk79 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Thanks guys. I probably wouldn't have them if my records were in the open (in a main room of my house). I probably would want a cleaner look. That said I build a room in my basement mainly for my records and a computer...so yeah...it's my room! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I agree, well done. I always liked the ones where the record sticks out a few inches and the Letter or band name is written on the vinyl. I think they glue the old record to the inside of the jacket, with the record sticking out a few inches, thus creating the "label" to write on. Can't find a pic right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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