+Propane13 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Hello all, I have a lot of "loose" cartridges, and I have a bookshelf. I want to put my carts in there such that you can just pull one out at a time and play it. I could just "stack them", but this won't work with M-Network carts. So, I was wondering-- what have other people done? Note that for my boxed stuff, that was easy enough to take care of, but the loose guys are giving me troubles. Ideally, I'd like the end labels visible, and allow people to just grab and play. Ideas? What have others done? -John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtshark7 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I would suggest instead of staking them on top of each other...stack them horizontally: Lay a piece of wood in between too; to seperate them. Also maybe add bookends on each side? [][][][][][][] -------------- [][][][][][][] Instead of: [][] [][] [][] [][] [][] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 My idea is to build a set of shelves using 2 1'x6" boards with dowels running in between, 3 dowels per "shelf". 2 dowels would make up the bottom of each shelf and the third would make up the back. The dowels could be positioned so that the carts point upward in the front, making them easily viewable. Not sure if I got the idea across, and I couldn't find a good pic. The best I could find: http://shallay.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/bookcase-002.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deja-Q Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) Do you know the CD shelfes from Deja (no, not me) ? They used a simple lock system to hold the CDs on place. On the backside of the slot, there's a kind of spring or spring steel sheet (actual made of plastic). In front there is a little kind of bump on the lower part of the slot to keep the CD in position. To eject the CD you simply have to lift it up over the bump and it springs out a little, so you can easy take it out of the slot. Simple but very effective and it looks real good and "tidy" Thus should be easy to (re)build for Atari carts Edited June 24, 2011 by Deja-Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Rescue Group Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Those old wooden cassette tape holders work well. Sizes vary. You just pluck out enough of the slats to configure your cartridges how you like them. The larger ones can get heavy when full, but with some proper supporting brackets you could hang them on a wall. Here is a large one eBay Auction -- Item Number: 230619477566 on ebay, but they can be found at flea markets, garage sales and thrift stores, usually for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I remember in a similar thread someone said something about sticking rubber feet on M-Network carts to make them level. That might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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