Ultrasonic Record Cleaner

[StephenWVU]

Hi guys,

I am thinking about building an ultrasonic record cleaner with a built in dryer. I don't think this should be overly difficult and am in the preliminary designing stages. I would like to be able to clean at least five records at a time and the real kicker, I'd like to dry five a time. I think I have the ultrasonic cleaner figured out. I might even have a motor assembly figured out.  Drying is the main concern.

Would an ion blower work to fan off wet records?  I think the only way to dry several records at a time is with fans or a drying rack. Recommendations are welcome.

[papabearjew]

An old friend used a dishwasher on gentle cycle I'd imagine. LOL

[bearjew]

just use a heat gun, then bend the records back once they're dry

[Sir Thrift-a-Lot]

I've got nothing.

Usually when I've got nothing, I feel no compulsion to respond at all, but reading the other posts...

[papabearjew]

Come on Thrifty. Nothing to add?  Can't be.

[schwarcw]

Hi guys,

I am thinking about building an ultrasonic record cleaner with a built in dryer. I don't think this should be overly difficult and am in the preliminary designing stages. I would like to be able to clean at least five records at a time and the real kicker, I'd like to dry five a time. I think I have the ultrasonic cleaner figured out. I might even have a motor assembly figured out.  Drying is the main concern.

Would an ion blower work to fan off wet records?  I think the only way to dry several records at a time is with fans or a drying rack. Recommendations are welcome.

I think there are some DIY design projects out there.  Ultrasonic vinyl cleaners are the future for vinyl nuts.  These things will come down in cost in the next five years.  I saw one at the DC Audiofest for around $1,300.  When the price get to around $500, there will be a lot of buyers.  Count me in!

[StephenWVU]

I am fairly certain I can build one for around $350 without drying capabilities.

[StephenWVU]

This is what I found and it looks like a very easy build.

http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/diy_ultrasonic_cleaner_e.html

I want one that would not only rotate but have the ability to lift the records into some sort of fan drying chamber and rotate while the fans are going.  That would allow me to clean maybe 4 or 5 at a time, then dry the 4 or 5.

[Jim Pittsburgh]

I've been ruminating on building a cleaner for some time...
But want them vacummed not necessarily dried. I've found
drying hasn't been the problem nor the time killer. Anything
I can do to help or contribute let me know.

[scorpio333]

Make any headway on this? I just came across this and wondered how your design ideas compare to this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ultrasonic-vinyl-record-cleaning-kit-vinyl-stack-ultra-sonic-spin-kit/161402849405?hash=item25945c087d

My cobbled together cleaner is ok, but it's slow, manual and one side at a time. Always interested to see what people can do without over paying for a ready to go unit.

[StephenWVU]

I looked at that; however, I want mine to be a bit more advanced.  Unfortunately I haven't had much time to make any real headway.  I have specs of parts I need to make.  I might see what patents are already out before discussing the main difference in my design.

[schwarcw]

That guy with the listing on eBay also sells marbles, heart shaped pins, and patterns for making ballerina dresses!   

[Jim Pittsburgh]

I have access to machine shops and milling machines

[Anders]

I have a VPI 16.5 and I want to rebuild it with plexiglass.
Its hard to believe they made it out of particle board !
Its now a bit moldy with puckered particle boards.