DIY Vinyl Records Storage Shelf Unit from dimensional lumber - woodworking

Thanks for checking out my new channel. I’ve been a maker for a little over 7 years or so now and always toyed with the idea of starting a channel. This current pandemic has given me a lot of downtime from my day job, so perfect time to finally give this a try. I have some recordings over the years I hope to go through but also create new content. This first in the series of Can Crane Make This is from my most recent project making new storage for all our Vinyl Records that have just been collecting dust on our floor since we moved to our new house. I hope you enjoy the build and please follow for more to come. The quality will get better!
Tools You might not have for build:
Japanese Flush Cut Saw: amzn.to/3ppBvMt
In my vinyl setup:
Rega Turntable: amzn.to/2ZzVvBH
Klipsch The Sixes Speakers: amzn.to/2LUALkD
Some of my favorite records:
Jeff Buckley - Grace: amzn.to/2OAWK0Y
Slint - Spiderland : amzn.to/37iEJuS
Dead Man's Party (colored vinyl): amzn.to/3u15QEy
Stooges - Fun House: amzn.to/37gTe2k
Oh Sees - Mutilator... : amzn.to/3apQmCr
Oh Sees - Smote Reverser: amzn.to/2ZnqJvC
Vertigo Soundtrack: amzn.to/3jWezDy
Black Mirror - San Junipero: amzn.to/3qs0UXb
Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues: amzn.to/2ZnWhS8
Explosions in The Sky - Earth is Not...: amzn.to/3djVji0
EITS - How Strange... : amzn.to/3pxgEac
EITS - All of a Sudden.. : amzn.to/2ZnXmta
This Will Destroy You: amzn.to/2N2qTGh
Young Mountain: amzn.to/3jXAHNQ
Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase and this helps me in a small way to keep making these videos :)

[@litoboy5]

Cool

[@GFSwinger1693]

Your project is actually worth using some better wood but I understand as all lumber prices have gone through the roof the last 3-4 years. Very cool regardless!!

[@rockmoderne999]

Very good beautiful !

[@llewellyn56]

nice clean. great video

[@Kispoopsik]

Love this design! Simple and effective. Been searching for solutions for my record collection and I think this is it. I'll have a go at making it myself. Thanks!

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thanks so much! Let me know how it turns out!

[@Kispoopsik]

@@CanCraneDoIt Will do!

[@MsTommyP]

These were beautiful. We have been looking for a way to get the vinyl off the floor. I want to give it a go. Would you be willing to put some plans, or measurements up?

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thank you. I don’t have exact plans. A lot of it was fit to space I needed but: side pieces 12.75" , top and bottoms 34" cut from 2x12s. Middle spacers cut from 2x4s sqauared edges to about 3.25 but space between can really be to taste and about 7.25" long centered between each shelf

[@greydogmusic]

Best looking record shelf I have seen. I’m not a woodworker, think l’ll look into making one as close as I can. And able to make it fit an area is such a great bonus.

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thanks! Def give it a try, and you don’t even have to go as far as doing the dowel plugs for the screws if you don’t want it’s just an extra little aesthetic touch really if you don’t mind exposed screws

[@kevinruppenthal3734]

Cool tiki lamp!

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thanks! I love it! Check out Tiki_js on IG he makes amazing stuff!

[@michaelschwartz8922]

Epic

[@CanCraneDoIt]

THANK YOU! :)

[@user-mm8bi4bi2x]

Great works!!! Beautiful! would like to order.^&^

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thank you very much!

[@djomegasupreme616]

Those are nice. I wish you included measurements In the description.

[@CanCraneDoIt]

noted! A lot of it was fit to space I needed but: side pieces 12.75" , top and bottoms 34" cut from 2x12s. Middle spacers cut from 2x4s sqauared edges to about 3.25 but space between can really be to taste and about 7.25" long centered between each shelf

[@benphillips103]

Great video mate, thanks so much for sharing!! 2 quick questions - 1.what size Forstner bit were you using for the dowels? 2. What length/head size wood screws were you using?

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thanks! I was using 3/4in dowels to fill the holes so used a 3/4 Forstner and the screws were #10 3 1/2 inch

[@chuckgault8366]

I really like this design. How many records will this hold approximately? Also do you have the working dimensions that you used?

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thanks so much! Each shelf is holding about 130-140 records depending on their thickness. A lot of it was fit to space I needed but: side pieces 12.75" , top and bottoms 34" cut from 2x12s. Middle spacers cut from 2x4s sqauared edges to about 3.25 but space between can really be to taste and about 7.25" long centered between each shelf

[@justinbayard5730]

How is it holding up so far with the weight of the records?

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Excellent. The 2x12s seem pretty sturdy. The placement of the middle braces between the shelves help a lot by being placed more towards the center of the design. I could post a little update on IG or something of how it’s doing. Thinking of building a similar structure as a bookcase on other side of room