5.25 floppy disk storage

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5.25 floppy disk storage

I have a ton of 5.25" disks from my old Apple IIc days that I'd like to store. At first I thought that case used to store CD jewel cases would work, but they are designed to store those cases using the 4 15/16" dimension rather than the 5 5/8" dimension. Also the old 5.25" floppies are in protective sleeves that are 5 11/16" wide.

So, any suggestions as to where I can get storage boxes for these old disks?

iMac (G5, G4, G3), Powerbook G4, iPhone, iPod, MP2100, Mac OS X (10.4.11), Mac OS 10.5.5, Mac OS 9.2.2, iPhone OS 2.2, Newton OS 2.1

Posted on Dec 13, 2008 11:21 AM

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JustSomeGuy

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Dec 20, 2008 12:29 PM in response to romad

How much is a "ton?" As much as this guy?
http://boutillon.free.fr/WebLog/Logs/20060911/20060911.html

I found this in my Googling for you, too:
http://www.atarimagazines.com/creative/v9n12/205Floppy_disk_handling_and.php

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romad Author

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Dec 31, 2008 7:00 AM in response to JustSomeGuy

JustSomeGuy wrote:
How much is a "ton?" As much as this guy?
http://boutillon.free.fr/WebLog/Logs/20060911/20060911.html

Fortunately, not.

I found this in my Googling for you, too:
http://www.atarimagazines.com/creative/v9n12/205Floppy_disk_handling_and.php

Based on this from that article, a Tupperware-like plastic container should do the job:

Disk Storage. Disks not being used should be stored upright in a dustproof container. If they are stored on top of one another, there is a tendency for the jackets to become warped. Unlike cassette tapes, if a disk is in long-term storage, it is not necessary to give it a spin every once in a while.

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romad Author

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Jan 4, 2009 3:26 PM in response to romad

I found something at Office Depot that is perfect: the 3 litre box from Really Useful Boxes, Inc. http://www.reallyusefulboxes.com

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/155867/Really-Useful-Box-3-Liters-7/

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Jan 4, 2009 8:52 PM in response to romad

Those look very interesting. And big enough not only for CDs (I have a batch of those to store too...) but floppies, too. Thanks!

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romad Author

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Jan 5, 2009 6:47 AM in response to JustSomeGuy

According to the sheet enclosed with the 3 litre box, it will hold 18 CDs in the standard jewel case, or 10 DVDs in the larger case they use. Of course if you use the thin jewel cases for CDs, then you'll be able to store 36.

What I liked was that on their website, they have a picture of a new Morris (BMW) Mini with a box under each wheel! Obviously not the 3 litre size, but a good demo of the strength.

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