DIY Record Cleaning Machine

This is my DIY record cleaning machine I built last year. It works just like a professional one.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• DIY
• Record
• Cleaning
• lavaggio
• dischi
• lp
• vinile

[TheFRiNgEguitars]

Really like your machine! The buttons are a great idea since the cleaned side will not contact any significant area that the dirty side has been in contact with.

[teknokem]

@TheFRiNgEguitars Thank you! They also givea very good grip.

[TheFutureLooksGrimm]

I notice thet the platter you are using holds the record by the sides and middle thereby never touching the record grooves and not needing a good mat. Is that platter sold anywhere or did you make it?

[teknokem]

I make it using an old Japaneese turntable form the 80s. I stuck several "adhesive silicone bottons" forming two rings (one inner and one outer). They prevent the record from scratching and give a very good grip during rotation. Ciao

[trogwallaby]

Cracking machine, very much like the Discwasher system. The best solution I have found is one part of Isopropanol to four parts of water, which is similar to a leading american cleaning solution. It is available at a little over £2 per litre which then give 5 litres of cleaner. Better than being ripped off by the companies.

[RealNRD]

Any chance of writing up more info on how you made the machine?

[thunderbird948]

what all did u use to make this and whats in the bottle soap and water please get back with me thanks

[xrdakis]

Μηχάνημα καθαρισμού δίσκων!!! Ωραίο κι αυτό! Αυτό μήπως έχει όλες τις ταχύτητες του πικάπ (16, 33, 45 και 78 στροφές); Αυτό μήπως είναι και πικάπ (να μπορεί να παίζει δίσκους);

[Jessehond]

Whats the liquid solution

[anderzom]

sell me ONE!

[dgordon86]

Great Machine! I started collecting pieces to create my own RCM and I find your machine is very inspiring. I'm also using a reversible motor, but I decided to go with the VPI 16.5 wand from elusivedisc. I have a couple of quick questions...The plate that your switches rest on, did you have it cut to contort to the shape of the platter, or does it actually slide underneath and form a square? It's hard to tell, but I like it! Also, do you have any more photos posted online? Loving this design.

[Gealeb12]

Hello Teknokem,

I am impressed of your cleaning machine, it looks prof.

Can you send me instructions to build these machine?

What components do i need? Some video or foto's maybe.

I am from the Netherlands Thank you very much!

Gealeb

[Gealeb12]

Thanks very much.

[wot2wot2]

great build. what motor did you use?