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Posted by hr(bob) hofmann@att.net on April 18, 2008, 12:42 pm
wrote:
> > I'm building a wall of storage shelving for my 45 record collection (app=
x.
> > 20,000). The records are stored 200/box and each box is 16x8x9, weighing=
> > 15lbs. Will 3/4" plywood shelving 4 feet long support this load without
> > deflecting, each shelve will be loaded to 75lbs with supports on the end=
s
> > only.
>
> WOW. =A0Only about 350 45s here.
> I recently finished transcribing them to disk and burning them to CDs.
>
> Same with the Vinyl LPs.
>
> I haven't done it yet, but I think I'm going to just toss them now.
>
> I'd have to guess about the shelving. =A0 I think plywood by itself
> will always sag. =A0You'd need some solid wood to get stability.
Some thin metal mounted vertically between the boxes would be a good
idea, 4foot is too long a spread to not get a little sagging. Try
your scheme, and if there is too much sagging for your taste, a thin
aluminum plate would easily fit between a couple of boxes and prevent
the sagging.
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