Good looking, good working blu-ray/dvd rack?

[bentvalve]

Hey guys, ive been looking around for a good blu-ray/dvd rack, what is most important to me is its looks and design....,in other words I don't want one that has slots that fit the average sized DVD because many of mine are not average sized. Also it would be nice if it did not have a shelf on the floor because BDs are so thin it would be hard to see them.



Give me some ideas guys, posts pics of your blu-ray holders.

thanks

[brettallica]

I'm not sure what you're into as far as style and what the décor of your home theater room is like, but I got these floating shelves from Ikea for $20-$30 and made my own shelving system out of them:



You can see my TV peeking out of the left side of the image, and you can also see the top of one of my Polks.

I also installed power outlets in proper places so I could charge the Wii remotes and Logitech keyboard.

...and yes, that is Houses of the Holy.

[repete66211]

I'm not fond of use-specific furniture, so I recommend the Billy bookcases from IKEA. They're clean, simple, easy to assemble, paintable and CHEAP.

[Sussudio]

Originally Posted by repete66211

I'm not fond of use-specific furniture, so I recommend the Billy bookcases from IKEA. They're clean, simple, easy to assemble, paintable and CHEAP.

I have one of those! They rule.

[Bizdady]

I got mine from Ikea. I started removing the last row of VHS and DVDs to make room for more BDs. I got 6 racks line up vertically.

[Rob71]

Originally Posted by brettallica

I'm not sure what you're into as far as style and what the décor of your home theater room is like, but I got these floating shelves from Ikea for $20-$30 and made my own shelving system out of them:

You can see my TV peeking out of the left side of the image, and you can also see the top of one of my Polks.

I also installed power outlets in proper places so I could charge the Wii remotes and Logitech keyboard.

...and yes, that is Houses of the Holy.

Nice work.

Mine is just a simple wall cabinet I built out of birch plywood. I'm still trying to find the time to paint it, the cabinet below it, my TV stand and a wall shelf...

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[Jellybeans]

Originally Posted by Bizdady

I got mine from Ikea. I started removing the last row of VHS and DVDs to make room for more BDs. I got 6 racks line up vertically.

Awesome gear you got there! How much were they ?

[Bizdady]

Originally Posted by Jellybeans

Awesome gear you got there! How much were they ?

Theyre like 6 bucks a rack, not very expensive. I actually have to go pick up a couple more. I usually stock up on them and keep stored and add as needed. I started off with 2 then moved to 4 now im at 6 lol Damn this bd addictions

[Jellybeans]

Originally Posted by Bizdady

Theyre like 6 bucks a rack, not very expensive. I actually have to go pick up a couple more. I usually stock up on them and keep stored and add as needed. I started off with 2 then moved to 4 now im at 6 lol Damn this bd addictions

Oh, so it should be about the same price at a Canadian Ikea ?

[brettallica]

Originally Posted by Rob71

Nice work.

Mine is just a simple wall cabinet I built out of birch plywood. I'm still trying to find the time to paint it, the cabinet below it, my TV stand and a wall shelf...

I really like how you installed the adjustable shelving. I assume you've got one of those punch-down drill setups that does that (I don't know the name of it, but they're cool). I used one once to build a tiny end table/shelving unit for my master bedroom, and I couldn't imagine trying to build anything legit without it.

[brettallica]

Originally Posted by Bizdady

I got mine from Ikea. I started removing the last row of VHS and DVDs to make room for more BDs. I got 6 racks line up vertically.

I really like those and debated going with that instead of what I have. The wife wanted something a little more decorative, although I preferred what you have. Both are good in their own ways.

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by Rob71

Nice work.

Mine is just a simple wall cabinet I built out of birch plywood. I'm still trying to find the time to paint it, the cabinet below it, my TV stand and a wall shelf...

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Hey, Rob, nice 30mm GAU8 round from an A10 you got there. I've got several myself, as I used to service Piper Impacts back in the late 80's. We supplied the aluminum rod used to make the shells. Pretty cool stuff.

[Rob71]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Hey, Rob, nice 30mm GAU8 round from an A10 you got there. I've got several myself, as I used to service Piper Impacts back in the late 80's. We supplied the aluminum rod used to make the shells. Pretty cool stuff.

I've had at least 50 people ask me what that is, you're the first that knew.

I also have a couple of shot glasses made from them and polished up.

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by Bizdady

I got mine from Ikea. I started removing the last row of VHS and DVDs to make room for more BDs. I got 6 racks line up vertically.

I thought the spice world spice girls movie was porn at first

[Bizdady]

Originally Posted by supersix4

I thought the spice world spice girls movie was porn at first

Lets not talk about the ladies vhs collection... her dvd/vhs player finally broke down so i think theyre gonna go soon!! lol

[Rob71]

Originally Posted by brettallica

I really like how you installed the adjustable shelving. I assume you've got one of those punch-down drill setups that does that (I don't know the name of it, but they're cool). I used one once to build a tiny end table/shelving unit for my master bedroom, and I couldn't imagine trying to build anything legit without it.

Not yet. My shop is still on the low-tech side.

I used a piece of pegboard to get my spacing, and a bit with a drill stop. But I have access to a spindle drill now, makes a 30 minute job a 2 minute one.

[jadedeath]

Originally Posted by repete66211

I'm not fond of use-specific furniture, so I recommend the Billy bookcases from IKEA. They're clean, simple, easy to assemble, paintable and CHEAP.

Nothing from Ikea is 'easy to assemble'

Logan

[jadedeath]

Originally Posted by Rob71

I've had at least 50 people ask me what that is, you're the first that knew.

I also have a couple of shot glasses made from them and polished up.

HAHA Space Above and Beyond!

Logan

[brettallica]

Originally Posted by Rob71

Not yet. My shop is still on the low-tech side.

I used a piece of pegboard to get my spacing, and a bit with a drill stop. But I have access to a spindle drill now, makes a 30 minute job a 2 minute one.

Spindle drill! That's the name of it. I could not think of it for the life of me. That would make a lovely addition to any shop. One of these days...

That was really smart of you to use pegboard for your spacing. I'm going to start calling you Rob Vila.

[Rob71]

Originally Posted by brettallica

Spindle drill! That's the name of it. I could not think of it for the life of me. That would make a lovely addition to any shop. One of these days...

That was really smart of you to use pegboard for your spacing. I'm going to start calling you Rob Vila.

I've learned all kinds of cheats, tricks and work arounds in the cabinet biz. Also comes from wanting to build the things I see the guys on TV build, but not having their budget for tools.