The pads are working great! They are gripping better than anything else I've tried and are not shedding any material into the tank. Cleaned about 55-60 records today with no issues.
Also, nice looking Ammo Can Cleaner Tom! Love it!
Thanks for the comment. The ammo can is listed as US Military M548 1500 CRTG 7.62 MM large ammo can. 7 1/4" wide X 14" high X 17 1/4" long.
I used a locking table leg hinge and although it does the trick, it has a little give in it side to side which creates a downhill slant in my spindle of about 1/8". Aside from that is very sturdy.
The records I have cleaned look much better than hand cleaning and the pops and cracks seem reduced. I wonder about the effectiveness of cleaning more than 2 records in the bath as the ultrasonic wave patterns in the water are greatly reduced when multiple vinyl is inserted, the patterns are more prominent when one record is used. Not sure it the ultrasonic patterns represent cleaning power. Anyway, thanks for the questions.
That means a lot coming from you - as your build and posts inspired me to do my own.
Tom
Perhaps a bit dramatic, I sawed the end of the BBQ skewer that couples with the motor (mine was also square). I took that short piece and was able to drill and thread the rod into it. In this case, my 1/4" rod ends were smaller than the skewer ends which were quite thick. Thus, a whole could be drilled. Hope this helps.
It was a task for me to dream a coupling up. I was on the lookout for a
rotisserie skewer as well. What I did come up with was using the extension rods that come with some hanging light fixtures. They came in an assorted length package for about $4 at Home Depot. They were slightly bigger than the square insert. Some carefull filing and they came together perfectly. You could epoxy them together if you wanted, mine are friction fit together. Drill a hole and a small set screw, or cotter pin...good to go.
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It was a task for me to dream a coupling up. I was on the lookout for a
rotisserie skewer as well. What I did come up with was using the extension rods that come with some hanging light fixtures. They came in an assorted length package for about $4 at Home Depot. They were slightly bigger than the square insert. Some carefull filing and they came together perfectly. You could epoxy them together if you wanted, mine are friction fit together. Drill a hole and a small set screw, or cotter pin...good to go.
Thanks, is that threaded piece a square insert with cylindrical opening on other side? I need to find an insert as my motor just has a recessed square. So, 9/32 is a good match for the spindle?
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The cavitation you see when the tank is empty is without a load. Although you don't see the ripples in the water, it is normal because there is now a load, and the vinyl records are now absorbing and reflecting the vibrations.
Here is a video I posted on YouTube of an electric razor head being cleaned (at 51khz), and although you can not see the cavitation, it is absolutely there. Watch as the dirt and oils move thru the water/soap solution.
Vibrato Cleaning an Electric Razor - YouTube
All the best,
Louis
Vibrato, LLC.
Thanks Louis for the education. I've been super happy with the Vibrato unit I bought form you.
For those who are not so DIY savy, the following on Epay and one of Louis's Vibrato cleaners and your set.
Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit | eBay
Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit | eBay
I like the magnetic coupler they're using to mount the spindle! I'm trying to ID the part. There are magnetic bit holders that might work, or magnetic disc couplers. The former are cheap, the latter much more expensive.
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BB. This is what I've sourced for parts and magnets. I think the parts below would work. The guy definitely sourced from Servo City. It looks like he is using a standard 6" 1/4" bolt for the spindle.
Cylinders
https://www.servocity.com/html/round_base_a__585438_.html#.VAEHOGt5mSM
http://www.servocity.com/html/1_2__bore_tube_clamp_hub__5453.html#.VAEHy2t5mSM
http://www.servocity.com/html/0_770__set_screw_hubs.html#.VAEIGGt5mSM
Cylinders
https://www.servocity.com/html/round_base_a__585438_.html#.VAEHOGt5mSM
http://www.servocity.com/html/1_2__bore_tube_clamp_hub__5453.html#.VAEHy2t5mSM
http://www.servocity.com/html/0_770__set_screw_hubs.html#.VAEIGGt5mSM
The shaft on the 5 RPH Herbach Rademan is only 1/8" where as the shaft shown on the 1 RPM Ebay model is either 6mm or 1/4". (Any one know of a 1/4" shafted 5 RPH motor?) For simplicity in design the direct attached method like the Ebay one would seem the way to go. However I suspect that the downward weight of 4 records, the record caddy and the drive components on the end of the motor shaft would eventually exert a premature failure of the motor bearings or shaft or both. To my mind have a supported drive shaft with the motor on one end and the attachment plate on the other would be a better alternative in the long run. In the link below figures 6 & 24 show a double bearing supported shaft and figures 5 & 12 show a single bearing supported shaft. (BTW I am not associated with any products mentioned in any of my posts)
Like BBFTX I am also very intrigued by the use of magnets in the setup.
https://www.servocity.com/html/1_50__aluminum_channel__585440.html#.VAIV-2t5mSM
Like BBFTX I am also very intrigued by the use of magnets in the setup.
https://www.servocity.com/html/1_50__aluminum_channel__585440.html#.VAIV-2t5mSM
