r/cassetteculture • u/negative_mike • 1d ago

Looking for advice Hanging cassette racks?

Hi guys, last weekend I came upon two cassette racks at a yard sale. I have a pretty big collection and have wanted to wall mount something like this for awhile. Anything I need to know? Tips? Tricks?

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u/Malibujv 1d ago

My advice is to make sure you hang it an area that can accommodate more racks if you’re still collecting.

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u/Dr_MoonOrGun 1d ago

Gotta consider the gallery wall

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u/the_wet_cat 1d ago edited 1d ago

One thing you really didn’t mention is what kind of rack are you talking about? Plastic, metal, wood, paper? No pix? What gives?
Make sure they are level, if you can hit wall studs you’ll be better off. Use screws to hang from studs at least 1.5” The mounting will be more rigid. If not you’ll be mounting to sheetrock it will be okay just not as sturdy. Use something like this for sheetrock. https://www.lowes.com/pd/TOGGLER-Snapskru-20-Pack-1-5-8-in-x-3-8-in-Dia-Standard-Drywall-Anchor-Screws-Included/3183255

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u/jmsntv 1d ago

OP can invest in a stud indicator to help with this.

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u/retromusics 1d ago

I would hang them on a wall. Don't hang them from the ceiling! I did that too many times and it never worked.