I'm looking for a really good 200 box. The ones I already have are the aluminium ones with shitty locks etc.

Seen the Swan Flight ones with facility for padlock. Are these any good, do you know any better.

Cheers

Dave

I'm looking for a really good 200 box. The ones I already have are the aluminium ones with shitty locks etc.

Seen the Swan Flight ones with facility for padlock. Are these any good, do you know any better.

Cheers

Dave

Swan flight are good yes. I would advise that whatever make you decide on (Blacka are another good maker) be sure that the handle position is right. Far too many boxes when held by the handle have the records stacked upon one another. I suspect you current 200 count box is an example of this.

Swan flight are good yes. I would advise that whatever make you decide on (Blacka are another good maker) be sure that the handle position is right. Far too many boxes when held by the handle have the records stacked upon one another. I suspect you current 200 count box is an example of this.

yeah have 4 200's and 3 400's and they all have the handle at the side so records stack up when carried. never thought of that one..

dave

I had a 200 box made to measure by swanflight. I wanted a single row 200 count but they didn't do one, only 100 count but when I spoke to them they were more than helpful and more than happy to make a 200 one for me.

Anyone tell me how the Blacka one locks. Is it internal lock or padlock style.

Had a few probs with internal locks before.

Dave

yeah have 4 200's and 3 400's and they all have the handle at the side so records stack up when carried. never thought of that one..

dave

Funny how professional designers get stuff like that wrong. The 100 count ones hold the records upright (on their edge if you like) as they should but the handle goes across the lid rather than along its length which would be much more ergonomic. I moved the one on my small sales box the 'right' way.

Anyone tell me how the Blacka one locks. Is it internal lock or padlock style.

Had a few probs with internal locks before.

Dave

Butterfly catches with removable lid.

https://www.blackaacoustics.co.uk/flight_standard.htm

sorry but I'm a bit of a thicko, is it padlock locked or not

Dave

sorry but I'm a bit of a thicko, is it padlock locked or not

Dave

Yes it has, I have one and sturdy just isn't the word BUT they are pretty heavy to lug about long distances in my opinion.

Lenny

Black Adda cases are pretty good too. And much lighter than any alloy flight cases. I use a 200 count 2 row box for more than 15 years now w/out any problems. Records sit upright, easy to carry and can be padlock locked.

The best you'll get are handmade by Howard Castle of Castle Hardcases. Made to measure, flighted or not, your choice of lock. Lined and cornered for minmal damage... and not dear. He's in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire (38 Upper George Street) Tel: 01924 412316

Best

Steve

I know this is probably a stupid question but what does 'Flighted' mean ?

Cheers

Swifty

Can highly recommend the blakka boxes,bomb proof,plus made to your spec,i have d-rings added to mine so i can attach a shoulder strap for ease of carrying (partially disabled )

I know this is probably a stupid question but what does 'Flighted' mean ?

Cheers

Swifty

Flighted means that strips of angled metal (aluminium normally) are secured to all the joints on the carcass. All faces are covered in an aluminium sheet and on all the corners have protectors added.

Steve

Flighted means that strips of angled metal (aluminium normally) are secured to all the joints on the carcass. All faces are covered in an aluminium sheet and on all the corners have protectors added.

Steve

Cheers Steve

Swifty

just for info..

.Blacka box prices are 130 box £55 + vat = £66

230 box £65 + vat = £78

dunno about postage though

Swan flight case = 200 box £50 + £9 postage

dave

If you can collect or get a mate to pick it up for you ,theres no vat,they are based in stockport,the handles on these are far more comfortable than swanflight

Ho Soulsalmon where in Stockport please? I live here and am looking for a new box as well.Thanks. Steve

Ho Soulsalmon where in Stockport please? I live here and am looking for a new box as well.Thanks. Steve

Thank You. Guess where I am going tomorrow?

Steve the box i was dj ing out of was a Blacka -

my swanflight 200 has handle on top so records are upright

mark

Thank You. Guess where I am going tomorrow?

Youll love it,nothings to much trouble for them spec wise

If I get a new 45 box it will be one of those Magma type ones on a trolley, getting too old to carry one around, me arms were dropping off by the time I got to the venue in Skeggy from the hotel other month

are you going to Brid Dave ??, there is a guy selling them there that take a good sized padlock, i bought one 3 years ago and it,s good, made of thick wood and covered , in various colours too.

I have about 14 record boxes, all different makes and styles and to be honest most of them are crap, most expensive one i got is a 5 star british made stucco flight case that won't take locks !! cost me £90 from HTFR !!

Best one i have is an old blue plastic one that cost £11 and holds 130, has a great lock and is light !

see you there mate

Ian.