danowood 2,167 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 What is a good quality to use for record sleeves? I have seen rice paper, 3 mil plastic sleeves, combination of acid free paper and vinyl plastic. Also same with outer sleeve for record covers. What is all of your personal preferences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumbini 6,140 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I had been using Mobile Fidelity inner sleeves until recently when I switched to THESE at about half the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danowood 2,167 Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 I had been using Mobile Fidelity inner sleeves until recently when I switched to THESE at about half the cost. The link lists many sleeves, which paticular one? was thinking of these for outer album covers http://www.ebay.com/itm/380785068106?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 and inner covers http://www.ebay.com/itm/111217041624?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 seem expensive but if it protects it it may be worth it. I just wanted to see what others were using. Thanks for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene C 1,745 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Personally using the MOFI sleeves only have about 500 records. 400 of them have the MOFI sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbies101 14 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Im using MOFI's also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danowood 2,167 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Personally using the MOFI sleeves only have about 500 records. 400 of them have the MOFI sleeves. Only 500 albums? I have about 300 and I thought I had a lot LOL Crap, you need to start your own station, call it KW GENE WRAP!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene C 1,745 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 LOL! I used the term "only" loosely. I think Dom has somewhere north of 9000 albums or a combo of Records and CD's. I probably have room for 50 or so more records. Going to seriously look at a different storage solution if I continue to acquire more albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellHammond 96 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 All I can say is WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDR 1,192 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 You guys made me count.........223 I couldnt imagine 9000........but I could imagine 750...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danowood 2,167 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 also what kind of groove lube or groove glide would be good to use. I'm sure they aren't talking about ky jelly LOL 8 Secrets to Protecting Your Record Collection Clean Your Records: Use a good quality cleaning system and get all the gunk and grit out of the grooves! Replace The Inner Sleeves: Replacing the original sleeves with a good anti-static sleeve will help prevent scuffs, scratches, and help keep the static down. Use a Carbon Fiber Brush Before Every Play: Keep your records clean and dust free. Clean Your Stylus Before Each Play: Use a stylus brush or Zerodust to keep the stylus clean before you drop it in the grooves!. Use a Record Treatment: Using a record treatment like Gruv-Glide, Last, or Groove Lube will reduce wear and make your records sound better. Put Records Away After Playing: Leaving your vinyl lying around will increase the chances of accidental damage and allow them to collect dust! Store Your Records Properly: Records need to be kept upright, not flat. Avoid storing in temperature extremes! This will protect against warps and ringwear. Keep your record jackets in good shape! Protect Your Jackets with Outer Sleeves: Outer Sleeves will help protect against UV damage and ringwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean 384 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Going to seriously look at a different storage solution if I continue to acquire more albums. Its called a Hard Drive..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumbini 6,140 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 The link lists many sleeves, which paticular one? DISCKEEPER 2.0 ANTI-STATIC SLEEVES (50 PACK) $9.45 ULTIMATE OUTER 2.5 (50 PACK) $11.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in WI 2 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 "has somewhere north of 9000 albums" - don't call me on moving day. My back hurts just reading the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean 384 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 "has somewhere north of 9000 albums" - don't call me on moving day. My back hurts just reading the post. Call me instead..... you wont miss a box or two.... hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danowood 2,167 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 "has somewhere north of 9000 albums" - don't call me on moving day. My back hurts just reading the post. What 5500 albums look like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danowood 2,167 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 and here's 5000 Guys asking 500 for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hochpt21 2 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I've got about 300 albums. Currently have a nice system where I run them through the nitty gritty and then put them in a mofi inner and a new outer and then put them on the playable shelf. About half of them are clean so far. Would get through the rest of them sooner if I didn't keep buying new ones!!! I use a modified/supported Expidit shelf from Ikea. Works well!! BTW...All 8 upper shelves are now filled and I have more in the cleaning queue in another room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDR 1,192 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Nice storage ......I have to build something similar for my albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene C 1,745 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Ah, yes Ikea. That's where I got my CD and LP shelves from. May have to go with the one you have eventually. Running out of room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyjt 8,637 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Going to seriously look at a different storage solution if I continue to acquire more albums. Its called a Hard Drive..... That cracked me up, Bean...:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hochpt21 2 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Thanks guys. The Expidit works well and is solid, but I've seen some horrible pics online (google Expidit Album) showing what can happen when these things get overloaded. So as a precaution, I put "L" brackets on the shelves for additional support and then added a 1/4" mdf board to the back. My wife came up with the genius idea of painting the mdf board to match the wall so it still looks like it is a see-through cube. The pic in post #18 has the board in place and painted to match the wall, and I'm very happy with how it turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesMan57 1,308 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 This is what I use for storage. It holds 560 LP's. Mine is almost full time to get another one. Check them out here : http://www.lpbin.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hochpt21 2 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Blues, I like that style. Easier to flip through them that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danowood 2,167 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 This is what I use for storage. It holds 560 LP's. Mine is almost full time to get another one. Check them out here : http://www.lpbin.com Looks like a simple DIY project Kudo's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesMan57 1,308 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Found this also after a quick Google search if you are a DIY'er.........Before I bought one I took these plans to my local Lowes and they told me they would cut it for free. One sheet of plywood makes the whole thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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