I am thinking about going over to a different racking method for my small collection and the Bordex racks that regularly appear on ebay appeal to me. They come in 72 and 120 configurations and although, as noted on a previous post on racks, they hide the labels, they are suitable for the layout of my storage area. I note that there is a Bordex 'clone' that also appears on ebay from a company called "Homematters". It is a bit cheaper but appears otherwise pretty much the same.
I guess the idea of a few 72s as opposed to a couple of 120s appeals to me as the stacks are not quite so tall.Just wondering if anyone can comment on the quality, robustness of either or both.
Experience with Bordex & clones
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underwraps50
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Experience with Bordex & clones
"Life's too short to drink bad wine"
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lostincanberra
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I've used a few different systems over the years including Bordex, Modularack and Cellarack. Of all, I've been most happy with Cellarack.
Bordex does hide labels - I've also found that it tends to tear labels. On the plus side, it can be obtained cheapish and is less expensive to freight (broken down). It is space efficient storage.
Modularack can look nice (you can stain the timber). You can damage labels if you're not careful and it is rather bulky to freight. I do find it less space efficient than the alternatives
Cellarack is kind to labels (plastic coated heavy wire). You can see more of the label without moving the bottle (individual bottle storage). It is less heavy than Modularack to freight and broken down, it isn't too bulky for transport. It lies between Modularack and Bordex for space efficiency when storing wine.
The main thing I like about Cellarack, is that you can buy combinations of modules to suit your storage needs. I've got combinations of 'bins' holding 15-odd bottles for lower down and single bottle-suited storage for waist height and above. Much of what I have was bought and used in Melbourne and I had extra components sent up to Canberra when I moved here (The originals came too). I've been using this racking for 15+ years.
Modules can be assembled by someone modestly competent with a drill and saw (you attach the 'bits' to your choice of planking - in our case simple pine) or be a slacker and pay someone else to stick it together and add a couple of anchors to the walls (my wine is best insured through sensible precautions!).
Sorry if this doesn't help you to go for Bordex (or clones) - but there is more to the decision than cost-per-unit!
Cheers,
lostincanberra
Bordex does hide labels - I've also found that it tends to tear labels. On the plus side, it can be obtained cheapish and is less expensive to freight (broken down). It is space efficient storage.
Modularack can look nice (you can stain the timber). You can damage labels if you're not careful and it is rather bulky to freight. I do find it less space efficient than the alternatives
Cellarack is kind to labels (plastic coated heavy wire). You can see more of the label without moving the bottle (individual bottle storage). It is less heavy than Modularack to freight and broken down, it isn't too bulky for transport. It lies between Modularack and Bordex for space efficiency when storing wine.
The main thing I like about Cellarack, is that you can buy combinations of modules to suit your storage needs. I've got combinations of 'bins' holding 15-odd bottles for lower down and single bottle-suited storage for waist height and above. Much of what I have was bought and used in Melbourne and I had extra components sent up to Canberra when I moved here (The originals came too). I've been using this racking for 15+ years.
Modules can be assembled by someone modestly competent with a drill and saw (you attach the 'bits' to your choice of planking - in our case simple pine) or be a slacker and pay someone else to stick it together and add a couple of anchors to the walls (my wine is best insured through sensible precautions!).
Sorry if this doesn't help you to go for Bordex (or clones) - but there is more to the decision than cost-per-unit!
Cheers,
lostincanberra