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Record Storage Cabinet Plans
Vinyl record storage: a low plywood cabinet with square cubbies sized for LPs, 335 mm (13 1/4 in) inside so 12 in record sleeves slide in and out easily, and a solid top for the turntable and speakers. Each cubby holds about 70 records. The defaults are 4 columns by 2 rows, room for about 560 LPs; change the rows, the columns and the depth to get the cut list of this record shelf.
- Default size
- 335 × 380 mm
- Parts
- 14 pieces · 7 sizes
- Sheets (2440 × 1220 mm (4 × 8 ft))
- 2 carcass + 1 door + 1 back
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Build time
- About 5 hours
- Edge band
- 8.8 m
Cut list (default size)
| Part | Qty | Length | Width | Thick. | Board | Edges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 1 | 1430 | 380 | 18 | Door board 18 mm (wood look) | |
| Side | 2 | 786 | 380 | 18 | Carcass board 18 mm | |
| Bottom | 1 | 1394 | 380 | 18 | Carcass board 18 mm |
Sizes in millimetres; length runs along the grain. Edges: bold lines are banded.
4 more parts, the sheet layout and the cut order are in the full plan.Resize it to any size, print labels and save it in a project.Sign in free to open it
How it is built
- Mark the shelves and dividers from one side with a spacer block cut to the cubby size, so every cubby is the same.
- Glue and screw the dividers through the shelves, alternating sides so the screws do not meet.
- Level the cabinet on the floor before the turntable goes on.
Common mistakes
- Making the cubbies exactly 12 3/8 in: the sleeves jam. Keep them at least 13 in inside.
- Making it shallower than the records: sleeves stick out and get knocked.
Tools you need
- Circular saw or table saw
- Drill/driver
- Square
- Clamps
Frequently asked questions
What size cubby fits vinyl records?
LP sleeves are about 12 3/8 in (315 mm) square, so cubbies 13–13 1/2 in (330–345 mm) inside and at least 13 in deep hold them with room for your fingers. The default is 335 mm square and 380 mm deep.
How many records fit in a cubby?
About 60–80 LPs in a 13 in cubby, depending on the inner sleeves and gatefolds: roughly 70. Do not pack them tight, or the sleeves wear and the records warp.
How heavy is a record collection?
About 15 kg (33 lb) per full cubby. Shelves under 400 mm wide carry that easily in 18 mm (3/4 in) plywood; screw a tall unit to the wall.
Can the turntable sit on top?
Yes: the top is solid and stiff. Level it, keep the turntable away from the speakers, and add felt or isolation feet if the needle jumps.
