[Details]
115% of the vinyl community use IKEA's Kallax to hold their records, but 96% of those people suffer from the same problem: it can all get a bit untidy. (Stats completely made up; point totally true.)
There are some great solutions out there but they all involve sticking or screwing something to your shelves, which then means if you want to reposition them you can only use them in the same orientation as before.
I came up with this design to solve that problem. The backstops slot over the back of your shelf and provide a fixed line for your records to butt up against. They come in pairs (which is just because it means I don't need to use the big printers to make them) and a pair will provide a backstop for the shelf (cube) they're slotted on to and the shelf (cube) underneath.
Because the thickness of Kallax shelves can vary slightly, I include self-adhesive rubber pads to grip the shelf tighter, in case you need them. (See the Instructions tab for more info on this.)
These backstops will ensure your sleeves are aligned so that they're nice and tidy, leaving a 5cm (2") space at the front. They're available in grey, white, black or beige. I can make them in different colours on request though - just add a note to your order.
You can select your Kallax size from the dropdown and I'll send the right number of backstops for your unit. Please note that for 2×3 or 3x4 they need a different number depending on orientation, so make sure you order the right type. If in doubt, email me (robcauson at yahoo dot co dot uk) and I'll help you to figure it out. If you over-order, you can always return the extras and I'll refund accordingly.
[Instructions]
The unit is intended to slot over an internal shelf, with the larger part extending down to the shelf below so that two levels are covered by each row of bumpers. If you've got an odd number of rows (3x3 or 5x5, for example) you'll have a set of smaller single shelf pieces for your top row and then the standard double pieces for the other rows.
So, for a 2×4 stood upright, you’ll have backstops slotted over the top and bottom internal shelves. For a 2×4 laid on its side, you’ll have them along the single internal shelf.
First, try slotting one onto your shelf without the pads. If it's nice and tight, you're good to go. If it's a bit loose, stick some pads into the little round recesses on one side of the smaller recess and try again. You might find you need to push quite hard to slot it onto the shelf once the pads are in place, so just be careful not to push your Kallax over in all the excitement. If they’re still loose, add a second set of bumbers into the recess on the opposite face to the first. Generally speaking, Kallax bought in the UK or Europe will probably need one set, and those bought in Northern America will probably need two - but it can vary a bit.
Once you’ve got them fitted, simply install your records, pushing them gently up to the backstop.
[Processing]
These will usually take 2 or 3 days to produce, though 4×4s and 5×5s, or multiple orders of smaller ones, might take me a day or two longer.
[Details]
115% of the vinyl community use IKEA's Kallax to hold their records, but 96% of those people suffer from the same problem: it can all get a bit untidy. (Stats completely made up; point totally true.)
There are some great solutions out there but they all involve sticking or screwing something to your shelves, which then means if you want to reposition them you can only use them in the same orientation as before.
I came up with this design to solve that problem. The backstops slot over the back of your shelf and provide a fixed line for your records to butt up against. They come in pairs (which is just because it means I don't need to use the big printers to make them) and a pair will provide a backstop for the shelf (cube) they're slotted on to and the shelf (cube) underneath.
Because the thickness of Kallax shelves can vary slightly, I include self-adhesive rubber pads to grip the shelf tighter, in case you need them. (See the Instructions tab for more info on this.)
These backstops will ensure your sleeves are aligned so that they're nice and tidy, leaving a 5cm (2") space at the front. They're available in grey, white, black or beige. I can make them in different colours on request though - just add a note to your order.
You can select your Kallax size from the dropdown and I'll send the right number of backstops for your unit. Please note that for 2×3 or 3x4 they need a different number depending on orientation, so make sure you order the right type. If in doubt, email me (robcauson at yahoo dot co dot uk) and I'll help you to figure it out. If you over-order, you can always return the extras and I'll refund accordingly.
[Instructions]
The unit is intended to slot over an internal shelf, with the larger part extending down to the shelf below so that two levels are covered by each row of bumpers. If you've got an odd number of rows (3x3 or 5x5, for example) you'll have a set of smaller single shelf pieces for your top row and then the standard double pieces for the other rows.
So, for a 2×4 stood upright, you’ll have backstops slotted over the top and bottom internal shelves. For a 2×4 laid on its side, you’ll have them along the single internal shelf.
First, try slotting one onto your shelf without the pads. If it's nice and tight, you're good to go. If it's a bit loose, stick some pads into the little round recesses on one side of the smaller recess and try again. You might find you need to push quite hard to slot it onto the shelf once the pads are in place, so just be careful not to push your Kallax over in all the excitement. If they’re still loose, add a second set of bumbers into the recess on the opposite face to the first. Generally speaking, Kallax bought in the UK or Europe will probably need one set, and those bought in Northern America will probably need two - but it can vary a bit.
Once you’ve got them fitted, simply install your records, pushing them gently up to the backstop.
[Processing]
These will usually take 2 or 3 days to produce, though 4×4s and 5×5s, or multiple orders of smaller ones, might take me a day or two longer.
