DIY Vinyl Display Shelf
Displaying your treasured vinyl on a long, thin shelf is a great way to show off your collection while keeping it easily accessible for listening purposes and also protecting it from damage due to sun, spills or accidental falls. Vinyl display shelves also help thematically to decorate your space and create an atmosphere conducive to the appreciation of classic and modern vinyl while boldly proclaiming to visitors that this is the home of a vinyl aficionado. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 8-foot-by-3-inch-by-1/2-inch shelf board
- 8-foot-by-2-inch-by-1/2-inch rear board
- Drill
- Drill bit
- Wood screws, 1 1/2 inches
- Pencil
- Carpenter's level
- Stud finder
- Wood screws, 2 1/2 inches
Instructions
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Position the shelf board flat on the working surface, with the 8-foot-by-3-inch surface facing downward. Align the rear board parallel to the shelf board and flush with the rear surface of the shelf board. Keep the 8-foot-by-1/2-inch surface of the rear board on the working surface and the 8-foot-by-2-inch surface flush with the rear of the shelf board so the two boards form an L shape.
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Predrill 10 evenly spaced holes along the length of the boards, with the drill bit entering the rear of the rear board and passing through the rear surface of the shelf board. Fasten the boards together with 1 1/2-inch wood screws through the predrilled holes.
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Locate your studs in the desired section of the wall by using the stud finder. Mark each side of each stud with the pencil. Hold the shelf against the wall in its eventual position with the help of an assistant. Position the carpenter's level on the top surface of the shelf, and move the shelf back and forth until it is completely level.
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Predrill two holes in each stud, drilling through the rear shelf board and into the wall, while the assistant holds the shelf against the wall tightly. Make sure that the drill bit encounters the wood stud on each hole. Fasten the shelf to the wall with the 2 1/2-inch wood screws.
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Tips & Warnings
Store vinyl in its original cardboard sleeves within plastic vinyl protectors to protect the albums further from the detrimental effects of dust and exposure to air and light.
For a more stable display in windier locations, a long groove may be cut in the top surface of the shelf, very close to the front of the shelf. Doing this will allow the albums to rest in the groove, stabilizing them and preventing them from tipping forward.
Turn off lights in the rooms with vinyl display shelves to avoid fading and distressing the original packaging.
References
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