Heath Robinson RCM

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I thought I would share my Heath Robinson attempt at a vacuum record cleaning machine. Not as pretty as many DIY efforts I have seen on the web, but it works extremely well.

I wanted to make one as cheaply as possible, under £50 was my target.

I had a Spin Clean but I wasn’t convinced that it actually made much difference sometimes. The before and after is amazing with this home made one though.

I don’t understand how companies can get away with charging £500+ for what is basically a box with a vacuum motor, some tubing and a turntable device.

This took me a couple of months to make, most of that was spent scouring the internet / car boots / hardware stores for suitable parts.

The self adhesive camera light trap material was a tip I picked up on a forum thread somewhere. Cut two strips and stick along the edge of the slot in the clear vacuum tube to protect the vinyl surface.

The only slightly exotic tools I needed to do this were a Dremel to cut the slot in the clear tube and the drill bit hole cutter. I already have a Dremel so just needed to buy the hole cutter.

Sits nicely in my office at home until needed, then it easily wheels out.

This was so easy to make and it works like a dream.

I made an improvement today. A block of wood to lock the vacuum tube in place during cleaning. I was holding it by hand previously. (Last two pics)

Maybe a motor next…….

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Ingredients:

Under Desk Pedestal - £10

Cylinder Vac Car Boot - £5

Broken turntable with spindle - £0.50

Round drill 110m saw cutter ebay - £11.48

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361206373403?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

MDF offcut - £1

Knob - £0

Black spiral non split conduit 16mm OD - £1.55

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121489246920?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Plastic plumbing pipe - £0

Right angle plumbing pipe adapter - £0

Clear PVC tube ebay (20mm x 2mm x 750mm) - £7.99

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290950670562?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

End stoppers ebay - £2.89

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plastic-Black-Blanking-End-Caps-Round-Ribbed-Tube-Inserts-UK-Stock-/311447244471?

Self adhesive camera body light trap ebay - £3.80

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221818583131?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Empty Mae Ploy Thai red curry paste tub - £0
 

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Thanks. I really think anyone could make one. Cutting the long hole in the clear plastic tube was the hardest bit. Mine is not very pretty but it works. I'm looking around for someone who can cut me a few more, nice and straight. If I don't find anyone it won't affect how it works.

i cleaned my copy of Close To The Edge in a Spin Clean but still had annoying crackles at the start of And You And I. Cleaning again with this has taken them away.
 

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