Looks like you've predecessed my idea, some 4 years ! 😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👍 And you've made it SO FANCY ‼‼ I simply use a nozzle wrapped in a microfiber cloth .... Works as well
made one zacly same.. with self adhesive velvet for 1.50 a half meter. I also put it around the spindle hole to protect the lable.. this is the best thing ever
I use a Crosley I got on clearance as my dedicated record cleaning machine lol. I use these tools and just slap my record on the Crosley and let it spin while I brush it.
A nice solution. The only think I'd add is a surfactant to reduce surface tension. You can see the water just beads up and isn't really entering the grooves. With a surfactant you will actually see it spreading across the surface, almost looking like a mirror once it's totally saturated.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras Isopropyl alcohol, I would think. As long as the final concentration is around or below 30%, there's no fire risk using the vac to suck it up. I'd also add a drop or two of a non ionic wetting agent to help with surface tension, as guy above suggested. Dishsoap would work, but there are better alternatives out there.
Nice video ! Kodak photo-flow is a good quality simple surfactant available pretty widely. Diluted in water it is used as a final rinse when processing camera film to eliminated water spots.
Hi chad. Love the concept. I I just bought a Ryobi cordless handheld wet vac on sale to replace my old one that did not do wet vacuuming. I'll sell that one and come down to a pretty decent cost. Love the crevice tool adapter idea excellent! My only question is: does the Velvet get wet and needs to be cleaned or replaced octet time? I might try nice smooth electrical tape as a first try. I'll make sure there's no sticky residue from the electrical tape or seams that will contact the vinyl. It seems to me that could be an issue with wet velvet that will get moisture on the next album to be cleaned and also mold over a period of time unless I replace o clean the Velvet. Have you had any issues with that? Thanks for a great video!
The velvet does get wet. I just let it dry. I don't use this a lot, but I imagine if I did, I might have a problem with mineral buildup, or wear and tear, and might have to replace the velvet.
I notice that's a 1962-64 red stereo "360 Sound-2-eyed" Columbia label introduced in June 1962. Any idea who the artist is? Is it Johnny Cash or Andy Williams? Many of their records had that label at the time period of 1962-64.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras You must have an enormous record collection like I do to find one certain album out of hundreds of records. My guess is it's a Miles Davis album (I could be wrong, of course. Columbia was the largest label in the world in the 1960's. They put out hundreds of releases that decade.)
Brilliant. Building my own now. I hardly use my shopvac anyway. Plus, I have a non-op TT that I can dedicate. Have you made a vacuum head for 7" or 10"?
I actually did this thing where I recorded a record onto the computer before the cleaning, and then again after the cleaning. I applied an automatic click filter on both recordings, and the software found thousands of more clicks on the uncleaned record, but it wasn't a very scientific test, and I thought including that information in the video would have made it clunky. Thanks for watching!
Hi Chad, great video. I had a few questions for you if you have a minute. What did you use to make the slit in the crevice attachement? And about how wide would you say it is? Also, what diameter drill bit did you use to make the spindle hole? Thanks for your time.
I used a plastic cutting disk on a Dremel to cut the slit. It's about an eighth of an inch wide. I'm not sure about the hole. I would have to go back and measure, and it's been put away for now.
The idea is that the first washer moves the inside end of the device up a tiny bit. Probably less than a sixteenth of an inch, but it still moves it up. So, to keep the device parallel with the surface, I wanted a second washer so that the device does not meet the record at an angle. It should work fine without the second washer, but I thought I might see excessive wear on the felt on the outside edge of the device without it. It rides on the very outside edge of the record beyond what I think of as the playable area of the record.
I usually add a bit of laundry detergent to my cleaning solution. I've also tried isopropyl alcohol, but I've heard arguments against this as well, as it might make your vinyl brittle.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras even some of the overpriced premade audiophile solutions are alcohol based. The original disc washer fluid was and is considered amongst the best. Everyone has an opinion especially if they are trying to convince you of something or selling you something.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras The alcohol argument so far seems to be untrue anyway. You dont need more than around 5% in a solution to get good surfactance either.
Great idea! I've bought the same Stanley shop vac for this purpose. I saw another video where the guy used PVC pipe for his attachment. But I can't seem to find any that are big enough to fit into the hose. I might just try your idea. Would felt work as well as velvet? Ty.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras okay. Good idea. I'll try out some felt and see how that works out. I thought about getting a Vinylvac.... but with the exchange rate and shipping it became twice the price! Ty for replying to my query.
Another quick question. I'm trying to work out the purpose of the 2nd washer and how it is supposed to keep it level with the washer on the spindle without touching the record? I can't quite see how it's working in the video.
Yes, it really doesn't show in the video. The idea is that the first washer moves the inside end of the device up a tiny bit. Probably less than a sixteenth of an inch, but it still moves it up. So, to keep the device parallel with the surface, I wanted a second washer so that the device does not meet the record at an angle. It should work fine without the second washer, but I thought I might see excessive wear on the felt on the outside edge of the device without it.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras Thanks mate. It makes sense but how can the washer keep it at the correct angle without it touching the far edge of the record and scratching it? I might try gluing felt over the 2nd washer so as to help protect the vinyl from rubbing against it perhaps!
It does ride on the very outside edge of the record. It is beyond what I think of as the playable area of the record, but I suppose it could cause some damage. The washer I used had a smooth edge and I haven't had any problems. It wouldn't need to be a washer, just something to keep the level up. I suppose you could also use some kind of soft plastic or even a thick pad of felt.
If you want a real clean record try this, buy a bottle of cheap wood glue and spread it out on the record like he did the water, you can use the turn table to spread it evenly across the record just don't get any on the label its paper it will pull the label off if you do. Let the glue dry completely then peel the glue off, it should pull the dust and debris off the record. It will be the cleanest record you have ever seen. Here's another tip if your record has a lot of static from scratches on the record, when you play the record use a stray bottle with some water in it distilled preferably, it doesn't leave residue. It doesn't hurt the player, it dampens a lot of the static when you play the record and sounds much better. Hope this helps.
How do you find this works with 45's? Will this work with them or do you loose too much suction and would have to have a different attachment with a smaller slot?
I have actually not used it for 45s as I have very few in my collection. I imagine that the loss of suction that you mentioned would be a problem. I think that if you only used it occasionally for 45s, you could rig up a temporary shortener, but if I were using it a lot, I would probably make a dedicated attachment with a smaller slot.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras Thanks for the reply. Yeah hard to say how it will go until it's tried. This is a great idea though. Can't wait to try and put one together. Thanks for sharing the info.
It's time for another Good Idea / Bad Idea. Good Idea: washing your record with a $27 Do-It-Yourself, Record-Album, Vacuum-Cleaning Machine. Bad Idea: Adding a washer that touches the record.
My process is evolved different. I have scored at least 2 dirty collections, and I try to save the D4 solution for special records. I wanted to be able to clean them dry. I don't always use my old busted turntable as a flat surface, but it does yield good results. But anyway I usually start with a vacuuming either the 2 gallon wet dry craftsman or our pet eraser stand up vac. the key is using a dusting brush to really get the most off. Then it gets a dry once-over with a microfiber version of the rca discwasher. (which vacuums up easy).
Never use tap water... It has Lime Fluoride Chlorine Pesticides Metals Plastic etc... You need proper record cleaning fluid or Google how to make it your self as it only has 3 ingredients
The idea is that the first washer moves the inside end of the device up a tiny bit. Probably less than a sixteenth of an inch, but it still moves it up. So, to keep the device parallel with the surface, I wanted a second washer so that the device does not meet the record at an angle. It should work fine without the second washer, but I thought I might see excessive wear on the felt on the outside edge of the device without it. It rides on the very outside edge of the record beyond what I think of as the playable area of the record. It wouldn't need to be a washer, just something to keep the level up.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras Ah okay that makes sense. I don't think it's an issue if it hits the records though, as long as the felt you've glued on there is soft enough to prevent scratching. But how much is one sixteenth of an inch?
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Brilliant design. Record cleaning fluid is a good investment as it's designed to loosen microscopic dust/dirt and leaves no residue.
Thank you!
Looks like you've predecessed my idea, some 4 years ! 😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👍 And you've made it SO FANCY ‼‼ I simply use a nozzle wrapped in a microfiber cloth .... Works as well
I figured I wasn't the only one. 😀👍👍👍
made one zacly same.. with self adhesive velvet for 1.50 a half meter. I also put it around the spindle hole to protect the lable.. this is the best thing ever
Thank you!
Great Video! Wow Awesome - Thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching!
wonderful. Short sweet and simple
Yeah, I thought about making it longer with some pop stats, but I'm glad I went concise.
Very ingenious!
This definitely makes me feel more like a genius. Ha!
I use a Crosley I got on clearance as my dedicated record cleaning machine lol. I use these tools and just slap my record on the Crosley and let it spin while I brush it.
It is helpful to have a dedicated platter for cleaning.
A nice solution. The only think I'd add is a surfactant to reduce surface tension. You can see the water just beads up and isn't really entering the grooves. With a surfactant you will actually see it spreading across the surface, almost looking like a mirror once it's totally saturated.
The timeless question of what to add to one’s record cleaning solution.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras Isopropyl alcohol, I would think. As long as the final concentration is around or below 30%, there's no fire risk using the vac to suck it up. I'd also add a drop or two of a non ionic wetting agent to help with surface tension, as guy above suggested. Dishsoap would work, but there are better alternatives out there.
@@chadsreviewsandetceterasTergikleen.
Nice video ! Kodak photo-flow is a good quality simple surfactant available pretty widely. Diluted in water it is used as a final rinse when processing camera film to eliminated water spots.
That sounds like a great tip! Thanks!
Buy a dirt cheap turntable to use for cleaning your records.
Yeah, that's a direct drive turntable that I had lying around. No belt to worry about displacing.
Hi chad. Love the concept. I I just bought a Ryobi cordless handheld wet vac on sale to replace my old one that did not do wet vacuuming. I'll sell that one and come down to a pretty decent cost.
Love the crevice tool adapter idea excellent! My only question is: does the Velvet get wet and needs to be cleaned or replaced octet time? I might try nice smooth electrical tape as a first try. I'll make sure there's no sticky residue from the electrical tape or seams that will contact the vinyl. It seems to me that could be an issue with wet velvet that will get moisture on the next album to be cleaned and also mold over a period of time unless I replace o clean the Velvet. Have you had any issues with that? Thanks for a great video!
The velvet does get wet. I just let it dry. I don't use this a lot, but I imagine if I did, I might have a problem with mineral buildup, or wear and tear, and might have to replace the velvet.
Very cool, nice job.
Thanks!
I notice that's a 1962-64 red stereo "360 Sound-2-eyed" Columbia label introduced in June 1962. Any idea who the artist is? Is it Johnny Cash or Andy Williams? Many of their records had that label at the time period of 1962-64.
I definitely do not remember. I should have taken notes.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras You must have an enormous record collection like I do to find one certain album out of hundreds of records. My guess is it's a Miles Davis album (I could be wrong, of course. Columbia was the largest label in the world in the 1960's. They put out hundreds of releases that decade.)
Brilliant. Building my own now. I hardly use my shopvac anyway. Plus, I have a non-op TT that I can dedicate. Have you made a vacuum head for 7" or 10"?
I have not made other adapters as my collection consists mostly of LPs. Thanks for watching!
Excellent Demonstrate.
Thank You!
Woould have been useful to listen to the record before and after the cleaning, in order to understand the real cleaning effect. Thanks!
I actually did this thing where I recorded a record onto the computer before the cleaning, and then again after the cleaning. I applied an automatic click filter on both recordings, and the software found thousands of more clicks on the uncleaned record, but it wasn't a very scientific test, and I thought including that information in the video would have made it clunky. Thanks for watching!
Hi Chad, great video. I had a few questions for you if you have a minute. What did you use to make the slit in the crevice attachement? And about how wide would you say it is? Also, what diameter drill bit did you use to make the spindle hole? Thanks for your time.
I used a plastic cutting disk on a Dremel to cut the slit. It's about an eighth of an inch wide. I'm not sure about the hole. I would have to go back and measure, and it's been put away for now.
What is the point of the second washer? The one that seems to hit the edge of the record.
The idea is that the first washer moves the inside end of the device up a tiny bit. Probably less than a sixteenth of an inch, but it still moves it up. So, to keep the device parallel with the surface, I wanted a second washer so that the device does not meet the record at an angle. It should work fine without the second washer, but I thought I might see excessive wear on the felt on the outside edge of the device without it. It rides on the very outside edge of the record beyond what I think of as the playable area of the record.
Need to use a surfactant to break the water tension or the water is not actually going to reach the depth of the grooves due to the being so small.
I usually add a bit of laundry detergent to my cleaning solution. I've also tried isopropyl alcohol, but I've heard arguments against this as well, as it might make your vinyl brittle.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras even some of the overpriced premade audiophile solutions are alcohol based. The original disc washer fluid was and is considered amongst the best. Everyone has an opinion especially if they are trying to convince you of something or selling you something.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras The alcohol argument so far seems to be untrue anyway. You dont need more than around 5% in a solution to get good surfactance either.
I've heard that a low % of alcohol is not a problem. Using 70% or higher rubbing alcohol seems to cause brittleness though.
Great idea! I've bought the same Stanley shop vac for this purpose. I saw another video where the guy used PVC pipe for his attachment. But I can't seem to find any that are big enough to fit into the hose. I might just try your idea. Would felt work as well as velvet? Ty.
I think any fabric that isn't too abrasive would work. I used velvet because it's what was on the record brush that I use in the video.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras okay. Good idea. I'll try out some felt and see how that works out.
I thought about getting a Vinylvac.... but with the exchange rate and shipping it became twice the price! Ty for replying to my query.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras I have the same vac. Instead of cutting a long slot, I drilled a series of holes along the edge. Works great!
Another quick question. I'm trying to work out the purpose of the 2nd washer and how it is supposed to keep it level with the washer on the spindle without touching the record? I can't quite see how it's working in the video.
Yes, it really doesn't show in the video. The idea is that the first washer moves the inside end of the device up a tiny bit. Probably less than a sixteenth of an inch, but it still moves it up. So, to keep the device parallel with the surface, I wanted a second washer so that the device does not meet the record at an angle. It should work fine without the second washer, but I thought I might see excessive wear on the felt on the outside edge of the device without it.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras Thanks mate. It makes sense but how can the washer keep it at the correct angle without it touching the far edge of the record and scratching it? I might try gluing felt over the 2nd washer so as to help protect the vinyl from rubbing against it perhaps!
It does ride on the very outside edge of the record. It is beyond what I think of as the playable area of the record, but I suppose it could cause some damage. The washer I used had a smooth edge and I haven't had any problems. It wouldn't need to be a washer, just something to keep the level up. I suppose you could also use some kind of soft plastic or even a thick pad of felt.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras Cool. Yeah I wasn't sure but thought I'd check. I love your idea here and it looks very usable. Thanks so much for sharing.
I'm thinking of some kind of teflon washer.
Nice.
Thanks!
GENIUS. thank you
You're welcome!
If you want a real clean record try this, buy a bottle of cheap wood glue and spread it out on the record like he did the water, you can use the turn table to spread it evenly across the record just don't get any on the label its paper it will pull the label off if you do. Let the glue dry completely then peel the glue off, it should pull the dust and debris off the record. It will be the cleanest record you have ever seen. Here's another tip if your record has a lot of static from scratches on the record, when you play the record use a stray bottle with some water in it distilled preferably, it doesn't leave residue.
It doesn't hurt the player, it dampens a lot of the static when you play the record and sounds much better. Hope this helps.
I have heard about the glue technique before. I think I might have tried it, but I can't remember.
Your turntable looks to be a Sony PS-212, correct me if I'm wrong please.
It's labeled a PS-T2.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras Thank you
Brilliant!
I knew it was smart, but, okay, you've convince me. Thank you!
very good idea thanks
You are very welcome!
How do you find this works with 45's? Will this work with them or do you loose too much suction and would have to have a different attachment with a smaller slot?
I have actually not used it for 45s as I have very few in my collection. I imagine that the loss of suction that you mentioned would be a problem. I think that if you only used it occasionally for 45s, you could rig up a temporary shortener, but if I were using it a lot, I would probably make a dedicated attachment with a smaller slot.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras Thanks for the reply. Yeah hard to say how it will go until it's tried. This is a great idea though. Can't wait to try and put one together. Thanks for sharing the info.
if i, hypothetically, did not want to “do it myself” could i, hypothetically of course, commission the attachment from you?
Search the internet for "Vinyl Vac" It's a similar retail product.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras you really said “no ❤️” haha but thank you so much for the recommendation!!
I always wanted to do this, but how hard is it to cut a big enough opening into the plastic? I only have a drill
I used a Dremel with a plastic cutting wheel. I'm not sure how you'd go about it with a drill.
Just make a lot of small holes with the drill instead of a line, it is still going to work as well :)
Nice idea, but too much work when you still can get a clean record manually ;)
Interesting point of view. 🤔
I'd really be more comfortable with some kind of label cover. Seems though, if you're careful, that fluid never touches it.
I haven't had too much trouble, but a label cover might help.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras yeah, gonna try one. The handle gives me something to spin the record with, anyway. Having fun with this project. :)
Seems like a good idea but the washer that touches records sounds like a bad idea.
It's time for another Good Idea / Bad Idea. Good Idea: washing your record with a $27 Do-It-Yourself, Record-Album, Vacuum-Cleaning Machine. Bad Idea: Adding a washer that touches the record.
Anybody tried with a standard vacuum cleaner? They are designed to take damp to small amount of liquid.
I wouldn't recommend it. 😁
My process is evolved different. I have scored at least 2 dirty collections, and I try to save the D4 solution for special records. I wanted to be able to clean them dry. I don't always use my old busted turntable as a flat surface, but it does yield good results. But anyway I usually start with a vacuuming either the 2 gallon wet dry craftsman or our pet eraser stand up vac. the key is using a dusting brush to really get the most off. Then it gets a dry once-over with a microfiber version of the rca discwasher. (which vacuums up easy).
One day that water gonna go right down in your player
While that is a functional player, it is a direct drive that I used mainly for washing the records.
Never use tap water...
It has
Lime
Fluoride
Chlorine
Pesticides
Metals
Plastic etc...
You need proper record cleaning fluid or Google how to make it your self as it only has 3 ingredients
Here I thought the fluoride would make the record's teeth stronger. Ha!
One washer at the tip is to attach it to the spindle, but what's the point of the second washer?
The idea is that the first washer moves the inside end of the device up a tiny bit. Probably less than a sixteenth of an inch, but it still moves it up. So, to keep the device parallel with the surface, I wanted a second washer so that the device does not meet the record at an angle. It should work fine without the second washer, but I thought I might see excessive wear on the felt on the outside edge of the device without it. It rides on the very outside edge of the record beyond what I think of as the playable area of the record. It wouldn't need to be a washer, just something to keep the level up.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras Ah okay that makes sense.
I don't think it's an issue if it hits the records though, as long as the felt you've glued on there is soft enough to prevent scratching.
But how much is one sixteenth of an inch?
I always consult my ruler for measurement reference, but according to google, 1/16th of an inch is 1.5875 millimeters.
@@chadsreviewsandetceteras Ah that's just an average thickness of a washer I suppose.