Anybody try this RCM out?

Lots of love for it over on AK. The turntable is stout, if you don't require a cabinet and don't mind supplying a vac unit, it might be for you.

$100 plus a shop vac? Almost seems too good to be true. Either that or what the brand name RCM's cost are extraordinarily priced. Shop vacs are really loud, that's my only thought on a downfall. At least the Stanley one I have is really loud, are there quiet(er) shop vacs out there?

Thanks for sharing, I'll do some reading. If you get one please share your thoughts.

I think that one of these mounted onto a hush box (heavily foamed, plywood) that had a remote switch would be ideal for $150 investment.

I have the VPI 16.5 and its really loud!!! but I can not see being without it, the other cheaper alternatives should work fine as they basically work the same way, but the VPI spins it for you freeing up your hands for applying the cleaner and holding the cleaning brushes...

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What about the lick and wipe on my pants method I use on my CDs?

I use the "Hot Breath, Pant Leg Spin" myself.....

Too weird I was literally just looking at this unit less than 5 min ago and considering ordering.LOL. any down side I can't see?

I ordered this unit from Nick the Canadian last week. Very polite, eh?


I need to find a place to find some cleaning brushes like the ones he has in this video below (any ideas where to source?) And some squeezy bottles for the cleaning fluid and rinse. I'll probably go with one of the cleaning fluid ree-sipes I've seen in some of the other posts I've seen discussion about here:

• Record Cleaning Fluid Recipe - http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/171212/record-cleaning-fluid-recipe-rcm
• Record Cleaning Fluid - http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/comment/2222549

Website - http://www.squeakycleanvinyl.com/
Ebay Listing - http://www.ebay.com/itm/151903631006
Demo video. Looks like pretty decent build quality.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbphnT1d-ys

The Spin Clean rinse sounds like a good idea.
Just checked out that brush. Interesting.
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=OKGHRCB

The only brushes I have used are the VPI ones you get with their RCM's, I have 3 I use one for each cleaner and 1 for the rinse.
http://www.musicdirect.com/p-7660-vpi-replacement-brush-for-16-series.aspx

but the 2 extra brushes set me back another $100

Yes the VPI turnes the LP for you but...

If you have never use the VPI then you don't know what your missing, if you don't know what your missing then you won't miss it!

Hey guys, got all my stuff together for the SqueakyCleanVinyl 3D Printed RCM from CanFab3D.

CURRENT KIT IS AS FOLLOWS

• 1 - 3D Printed RCM Kit from CanFab 3D
• 1 - Cleaning brush (included with kit)
• 1 - Shop-vac
• 2 - Squeezy Bottle (500ml/~16oz); one for cleaning solution, one rinse | http://amzn.to/1Q1LAph
• 2 - Gallon Distilled Water
• 1 - VPI Record Cleaning Fluid Concentrate | http://amzn.to/1Q1LrlH
• 1 - 2 pack 99% Isopropyl Alcohol | http://amzn.to/1Q1LG05

For the cleaning solution, I used VPI's pour-in concentrate (thanks @voltz), which you mix with 1gal distilled water to make approx 1gal of cleaning solution. I marked one jug W for wash, the other R for rinse. Probably going to draw a skull and crossbones on them, too, so the W won't be mistaken for... Water.


FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS

• I am thinking about removing from the 500ml/16oz squeezy bottle approximately 50-100ml (~1.5oz to 3oz) of the VPI mixed cleaning solution, and replacing with same amount of 99% Isopropyl alcohol (I will probably do this now, in fact, the more I think about it)
• I will probably add at least one additional brush to this kit/method, and possibly play around with a steamer.
• I will probably also experiment with a DIY cleaning solution recipe instead of the VPI concentrate, given its cost.

I'm not really sure what the alcohol will do at this point, and need to read up more for specifics. I would imagine it helps release oily deposits and may help optimize the moisture evacuation/drying process.


I also wanted to post up this link to Nick's site - he offers his plans for a full on stand-alone RCM Station for a more finished approach. You can purchase a more elementary kit from him, and source the other parts yourself for an even cheaper approach if you prefer a bit of DIY. Looks pretty easy, so this could be another option for any DIY'ers interested in building a full on station. If you don't need/want all that, then the turnkey tabletop kit (subject of this thread) seems to be a good option. I like this idea best at this point because it was the easiest way for me to get up and running, and you can set it up and take it down when you're done, and store it away in a tub or something.

http://www.squeakycleanvinyl.com/diy-rcm-instructions.html



I'll post up with my impressions of the 3D printed RCM after I get a chance to use it. Not sure that'll be today since I have some grown-up responsibilities to see to, but I do have a couple of dirty records that need some attention.

When you get tired of turning the record, you could always add the motor from an old ice cream maker. They have high torque and turn slow.

Just finished building this one using Nick's (3d from canada) used 3/4" cherry hardwood veneer. Stained with traditional cherry stain and 3 coats of Simi gloss poly

Got the bottles at "Micheals" craft store. Will start using today and tomorrow.