RebeccaB
Auditioning
- Joined
- Jul 6, 2005
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I have been searching for a good media storage solution. I currently have about 200 DVDs and many more VHS cassettes, and plan on collecting more DVDs in the future. I think building a Flexy Rack is the best solution so far.
My question is, do I need to use a 5/8" threaded rod if I'm only going to be putting DVDs and tapes on the shelves? It seems as though I won't be supporting as much weight and could get away with a smaller rod. Similarly, I don't care about "damping" the rack - I'm just storing things on it. As such, I don't think I'll be using neoprene washers.
I'd like to make this as tall as possible, as I have a small apartment. There are 72" rods at my local hardware store that I could use. I also think I'll make the shelves 6-8" deep (If I make it 6", I can buy one 12" pre-made shelf and cut it down the middle, saving a bit of money). The shelves are 48" long. Do you think I'll have stability problems at that height?
Does anyone have any opinions or advice on this? Many thanks!
My question is, do I need to use a 5/8" threaded rod if I'm only going to be putting DVDs and tapes on the shelves? It seems as though I won't be supporting as much weight and could get away with a smaller rod. Similarly, I don't care about "damping" the rack - I'm just storing things on it. As such, I don't think I'll be using neoprene washers.
I'd like to make this as tall as possible, as I have a small apartment. There are 72" rods at my local hardware store that I could use. I also think I'll make the shelves 6-8" deep (If I make it 6", I can buy one 12" pre-made shelf and cut it down the middle, saving a bit of money). The shelves are 48" long. Do you think I'll have stability problems at that height?
Does anyone have any opinions or advice on this? Many thanks!