Anyone any idea where I can buy record boxes approx. 400mm long (16"). The ones I can find are all 520mm long. Cheers

 

3 hours ago, PaulMc said:

Anyone any idea where I can buy record boxes approx. 400mm long (16"). The ones I can find are all 520mm long. Cheers

 

Paul found a link for 15" record boxes 

https://www.bagsunlimited.com/category/280/45-rpm-record-storage-boxes

atb kev

 

 

Edited July 28, 20186 yr by Kev John
Put link on for 15" card record boxes

Thanks for the reply kev looks like the supplier is in the us. Is there a UK supplier out there? 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-Cardboard-Record-Storage-Boxes-Hold-up-to-200-7-Vinyl-Records/302587050644?hash=item467397fa94%3Ag%3ABJYAAOSwA35ZewM8&_sacat=0&_nkw=cardboard+record+boxes&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.Xcardboard+record+boxes.TRS0       loads on ebay

Edited July 29, 20186 yr by algsoul
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Really Useful Boxes are about the size you are looking for, plastic not card, will last a lot longer.  I have a few.

https://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/uk/html/onlineshop/rub/b09_0litreXL.php

6 hours ago, chalky said:

Really Useful Boxes are about the size you are looking for, plastic not card, will last a lot longer.  I have a few.

https://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/uk/html/onlineshop/rub/b09_0litreXL.php

I agree. Very good product, make sure to specify that you're needing the extra height lids (3L, as shown on Chalky's link) - you can find the boxes in stores like Staples but I've never seen them with the necessary height for the lid other than by ordering direct online.

They do sizes to fit 12" / LPs too. I made the mistake of ordering large ones and if you fill them they're too heavy to realistically move comfortably, so we use them for bedding now and I got some of the 19L size which are fine.

One thing to watch when ordering though - they don't stack inside themselves (due to being designed so that it's possible to stack them on top of each other). Delivery costs make it worth ordering whatever you need all in one go, but you'll potentially get some very big parcels on the doorstep when they arrive!

 

Thanks to all for the responses and tips much appreciated. Chalky/Seano what's your take on the handles? are the strong enough for the weight of the box and records when full?

 

 

I know dealers who use the really useful boxes with no issues. Obviously with them being plastic you don’t throw them about, plastic breaks. But IMO given the choice between plastic and card it would be plastic every time. I use them for Lps, 45s and cds.  The carrying handle is the lid which is clipped on and I’ve never had a hinge clip come away or break. They are a very good product. 

17 hours ago, seano said:

I agree. Very good product, make sure to specify that you're needing the extra height lids (3L, as shown on Chalky's link) - you can find the boxes in stores like Staples but I've never seen them with the necessary height for the lid other than by ordering direct online.

They do sizes to fit 12" / LPs too. I made the mistake of ordering large ones and if you fill them they're too heavy to realistically move comfortably, so we use them for bedding now and I got some of the 19L size which are fine.

One thing to watch when ordering though - they don't stack inside themselves (due to being designed so that it's possible to stack them on top of each other). Delivery costs make it worth ordering whatever you need all in one go, but you'll potentially get some very big parcels on the doorstep when they arrive!

 

I use these for some LPs, they were a bugger to move but great for storage - didn't realise about the 7" ones may have to have a look at them

There is also a 200 count 7inch really useful box. Has no divider though but if only using for storage then it is fine

11 hours ago, PaulMc said:

Thanks to all for the responses and tips much appreciated. Chalky/Seano what's your take on the handles? are the strong enough for the weight of the box and records when full?

 

 

Same as Chalky - the handles click into place to hold the lids very nicely and so you lift the box as a whole rather than just by the handles - works fine. As noted re large versions full of 12" and LPs, the limit seems to be more about your ability to lift the weight than whether the box can take it!