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Vinyl record cabinet (2 × 4 cubbies)

A low record cabinet of 54 × 28 in with eight LP-sized cubbies, so your records stay upright and do not lean or sag.

Schematic front view of Vinyl record cabinet (2 × 4 cubbies)
Schematic front view of the layout. The sizes in the cut list are what counts.

Each cubby is just wide enough for a stack of LPs on their side. Vertical dividers at short spacing keep the records from toppling or sagging.

What makes this design special

Four columns, each split into two cubbies: eight cubbies at a fixed, short size. Vinyl wants small cubbies, so do not widen them too much.

Dimensions

Panel sizes (cut list)

PartSizeQtyMaterialThickness
Side28 3/8 × 13 3/8″2Plywood (birch)11/16″
Top / bottom52 15/16 × 13 3/8″2Plywood (birch)11/16″
Back panel54 5/16 × 28 3/8″1Plywood (birch)1/4″
Divider26 15/16 × 13 1/8″3Plywood (birch)11/16″
Adjustable shelf12 1/2 × 13 1/8″4Plywood (birch)11/16″

These are the cut sizes the cabinet designer computes (edge banding and kerf included). For drawers and doors, always check the clearance your own slides and hinges need.

Open this project in the cabinet designer with the button below. You see the cabinet in 2D right away and can change the sizes, material and layout parametrically; the panel sizes and the cutting plan follow along. Rather save it yourself? Download the project file and open it via Open › Load project.

Material and sheets needed

Based on the panel sizes above, this project takes about 1 sheet of 3/4 in (18 mm) plywood and 1 sheet of 1/4 in (6 mm) plywood (back panel). Prices vary by country and store, so check your local supplier; the tool works out the exact number of sheets and can show real prices from its material library.

Make it your own

Every size here is a starting point. For more background, read the guide on building a bookcase to size.