Just a random thought that I have been thinking about for a while... 
I'm not sure how to post it as an interesting topic, but I thought I would post it anyway...
I see members with their radio collections on shelves. However, if even a minor earthquake happens, those boxes are going to go flying. Years of collecting and thousands of dollars will end up smashed into a pile on the floor.
{warning: lame sentence ahead |-) } Earthquakes happen all over, and for those in the US, it is not just in California. No one is immune. Read up on Tennesee, or NY, or even the rock formations under NYC.
Prevention:
1. For books, they recommend installing a strap across the front of the shelf, so this might also work for boomboxes. Let a boombox rock back and forth against the wall. Not perfect, but sure is better than sweeping up plastic parts.
2. Install an 'oh shiat' handle. Basically, it is just a wire or cord wrapped around part of the handle, and secured to the wall, or the shelf bracket. Less obtrusive than a strap across the front of the shelf.
I'm not sure how to post it as an interesting topic, but I thought I would post it anyway...
I see members with their radio collections on shelves. However, if even a minor earthquake happens, those boxes are going to go flying. Years of collecting and thousands of dollars will end up smashed into a pile on the floor.
{warning: lame sentence ahead |-) } Earthquakes happen all over, and for those in the US, it is not just in California. No one is immune. Read up on Tennesee, or NY, or even the rock formations under NYC.
Prevention:
1. For books, they recommend installing a strap across the front of the shelf, so this might also work for boomboxes. Let a boombox rock back and forth against the wall. Not perfect, but sure is better than sweeping up plastic parts.
2. Install an 'oh shiat' handle. Basically, it is just a wire or cord wrapped around part of the handle, and secured to the wall, or the shelf bracket. Less obtrusive than a strap across the front of the shelf.
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