This is a mock up of the box i'm having made.

The guy put this together to see if I thought it was ok before he makes the 'proper' one. I like it very much - and the price He is only charging me £25 so i asked if I could have two

On the downside - They wont be ready til about February as his time to do 'odd jobs' is limited.

looks good, is the lid detachable?

looks good, is the lid detachable?

Its a custom made job from my specifications - the design is taken from a box that was on sale on SS recently - only I expanded it to hold more records.

The guy who is making it did suggest detachable, but I asked for strong hinges. I have a tendancy to take some records out of my box when playing and they end up all over the place. I thought the 'stay on' lid would make a good 'tray'.

Its a custom made job from my specifications - the design is taken from a box that was on sale on SS recently - only I expanded it to hold more records.

The guy who is making it did suggest detachable, but I asked for strong hinges. I have a tendancy to take some records out of my box when playing and they end up all over the place. I thought the 'stay on' lid would make a good 'tray'.

Yeah I agree in a way but I've been to places where space is short, especially when selling so detachable would be great. Some detachable hinges more than strong enough. Be sure to show us the finished product in February, he might get a few orders

Yeah I agree in a way but I've been to places where space is short, especially when selling so detachable would be great. Some detachable hinges more than strong enough. Be sure to show us the finished product in February, he might get a few orders

heres the one i took design from - it was Malc Burton's

Max Millward sells some nice wooden boxes, very cheap too. I dunno if he makes them. Sometimes it feels nice to have a wooden one as well as all the flash flight cases.

heres the one i took design from - it was Malc Burton's

........so its a boot of a box? .

........so its a boot of a box? .

it's a (wood) carver

it's a (wood) carver

Looks just the job.

Little boxes, little boxes,

And they're all made out of ticky-tacky

And they all look just the same.

Little boxes, little boxes,

And they're all made out of ticky-tacky

And they all look just the same.

mine's bigger than Malc's

mine's bigger than Malc's

in the original photo,why is there a box of matches on the lid? .

in the original photo,why is there a box of matches on the lid? .

because i said to the guy who is making it that it was going to hold about 150 records - so i asked if he could make it light

Edited December 20, 200816 yr by mikecook

LOL....more like so you could burn all those bloody boots....only kidding

KTF

Baz

because i said to the guy who is making it that it was going to hold about 150 records - so i asked if he could make it light

mine's bigger than Malc's

I do not doubt it Mike

That has been the story of my life - everyone has a bigger one than moi ...........

Malc Burton

Edited December 21, 200816 yr by Malc Burton

in the original photo,why is there a box of matches on the lid? .

Yes - there because there is a copy of THE T(S)WANS inside the box .........

The coat is on : no need to tell me .........

Malc Burton

in the original photo,why is there a box of matches on the lid? .

because its a HOT BOX

in the original photo,why is there a box of matches on the lid? .

FLAMEing hell, you must be so glad you asked

i can see this going on.......

Yes - there because there is a copy of THE T(S)WANS inside the box .........

The coat is on : no need to tell me .........

Malc Burton

as far as responses go Malc i dont think you are a MATCH - STICK with it though and i am sure you come up with a SWANsong of a reply

in the original photo,why is there a box of matches on the lid? .

Cos Ty Karim's in there - Lighten Up Baby!!

P

Swan matches?.Supose you'd got a "Vestad"(one for the older crowd) interest in the box tho'.

are you a "pioneer" of the these wooden boxes

Swan matches?.Supose you'd got a "Vestad"(one for the older crowd) interest in the box tho'.

Lillie BRYANT MAY find its way into the box

swan vesta - bryant & may......

i'll join Malc and get my coat.........

Lillie BRYANT MAY find its way into the box

swan vesta - bryant & may......

i'll join Malc and get my coat.........

just for Mike.......

https://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3TIFiaHyC9E

Edited December 21, 200816 yr by KevH

Lillie BRYANT MAY find its way into the box

swan vesta - bryant & may......

i'll join Malc and get my coat.........

Have you lot been ................ or..................... two many!

Steve J

Have you lot been ................ or..................... two many!

Steve J

not me sir - but I think the rest of 'em have

Hev Yew Gotta Loight Boy?

Those wooden boxes look like they will be pretty sweet. An alternative I have been using for a while is either toolboxes with the shelves removed or beauty cases with the compartments removed. Lockable, sturdy & smart looking. Below are a couple of pics closed & open of the two sizes I have & the last pic is two of the bigger ones after the latest 45 buying jaunt through the US. They are great to travel with as you can use the shoulder strap to free up your hands & they fit nicely under the seat in front of you on the plane. They are easily gutted of the inner shelves just by drilling out the rivets that hold them in place & then you are all set to go. Pretty cheap too, I think the smaller one was about $25 & the larger one was around $50.

Yeah I agree in a way but I've been to places where space is short, especially when selling so detachable would be great. Some detachable hinges more than strong enough. Be sure to show us the finished product in February, he might get a few orders

Job Done

Carpet linned for comfort

Looks great mate, inside looks very well done too! Worth every penny

Looks great.

The multi-purpose record box - or "You CAN take 'em with you..."

The multi-purpose record box - or "You CAN take 'em with you..."

I love it now i have to see if he can make one like that but in a small size to actually use

I love it now i have to see if he can make one like that but in a small size to actually use

Also, if you're a "person of the night" (like me!), you can SLEEP in it during the day...

This is a mock up of the box i'm having made.

The guy put this together to see if I thought it was ok before he makes the 'proper' one. I like it very much - and the price He is only charging me £25 so i asked if I could have two

On the downside - They wont be ready til about February as his time to do 'odd jobs' is limited.

AS AN OLD ROADIE FROM THE 7ts, ITS NOT BLACK AND IT AINT GOT WHEELS ON IT, OR PROTEX HANDLES, LOCKS AND EDGES? DAVE KIL

Edited March 20, 200916 yr by dthedrug

AS AN OLD ROADIE FROM THE 7ts, ITS NOT BLACK AND IT AINT GOT WHEELS ON IT, OR PROTEX HANDLES, LOCKS AND EDGES? DAVE KIL

.....but it is an original, or at least a modern version of Malc's oldie, which many on here would argue against your 'oldie' attitude

.....but it is an original, or at least a modern version of Malc's oldie, which many on here would argue against your 'oldie' attitude

I totaly agree DAVE KIL

Custom made - MARK II

Detachable lid and lock

I'm happy

Custom made - MARK II

Detachable lid and lock

I'm happy

Mike ......you said you were having two made ?? Are they MATCH in boxes

Seriously tho.....hope you used the right sort of paint and got a protective lining cos apparantly certain types of wood and paint, (in a confined space) can give off fumes ,which in time ROT vinyl

Mike ......you said you were having two made ?? Are they MATCH in boxes

Seriously tho.....hope you used the right sort of paint and got a protective lining cos apparantly certain types of wood and paint, (in a confined space) can give off fumes ,which in time ROT vinyl

well I was happy

protective lining inside, and the paint pot didn't say anything about rotting vinyl but it is varnished

sh*t, now you have me worried

I've just taken all the records out and 'Fabreezed' the box

I've just taken all the records out and 'Fabreezed' the box

.In a furniture shop near me i saw some interesting boxes in the window that looked just the right size for 45s'.They were like mini treasure chests(rounded lid,ironwork etc),that wouldn't look out of place in Pirates of the Carribean.

Edited March 14, 201015 yr by KevH

I've just taken all the records out and 'Fabreezed' the box

Fabreeze ...oh my gawd Mike ..now you've gone and done it big style!

Seriously tho.....hope you used the right sort of paint and got a protective lining cos apparently certain types of wood and paint, (in a confined space) can give off fumes ,which in time ROT vinyl

I doubt there is enough chemicals left in the paint once it has properly cured/dried to do any damage. Most modern paints are pretty safe these days (paints for everyday use off the shelf) and many of the dangerous chemicals no longer used (wouldn't advise drinking it though ). It would probably need something to react with as well to give off any fumes, i.e. excessive heat etc.. Many of the chemicals in paint evaporate in drying. I used to run a paint shop some of the paints we used could kill you in 20 minutes if didn't use ventilators, masks etc.

My varnished wooden box isn't lined and it is 25 years old not done any damage to any records.

This is a mock up of the box i'm having made.

The guy put this together to see if I thought it was ok before he makes the 'proper' one. I like it very much - and the price He is only charging me £25 so i asked if I could have two

On the downside - They wont be ready til about February as his time to do 'odd jobs' is limited.

You should probably hold onto the test copy...will probably be worth more than the stock box you got.

Should have put the handles on the end or side of the boxes easier to lug about and they would stack on top of each other,just a idea.....maybe for mrk III.