Thank you for the instructions. I got one of these towers myself recently and did what you did. Shouted this video out on my new one about my CD collection.
This video is still as valuable today as it was when it was posted. These overhaul instructions work great - just bought one of these and the included bearing is still a sick joke. Thank you for your help! 👍
Thanks Brian. Wouldn't you rather pay an extra $10 - $20 for an upgraded bearing instead of having to do it yourself????? I cannot believe they are still selling them with that cheesy plastic bearing. Glad I could help you out.
You're welcome! Yes - you would think that they would either offer the option of an upgrade bearing or just include something substantial. Best wishes for the New Year!@@StevesStrayStuff
Thanks For your Tutorial. I fixed my husbands RediPac DVD carousel that is less than a year old!. Looks just like your CD Tower. instructions were clear, and i ordered the parts from Amazon. Thanks so much, he will be so happy.
I have two of those pos towers and movers just broke the swivel on one of them. I laughed when I saw and was reminded that it’s plastic. Found your video and now I’m hopeful I can upgrade the broken one and possibly change the working one after. I’ll keep you posted. Thanks for the helpful and fun video!
Tonight with a little finagling and a Home Depot stop to get those #6 screws I’m happy to say I upgraded both CD towers! Thanks again for the inspiration and the “how to”!!!
I purchased a two pack of a similar metal lazy Susan for just under $20 on Amazon with free shipping and two packs of screws was like $3.40ish. Less than $24 total and I upgraded two units!
WOW!!!! Thank you Brian. I had no idea this existed, you are the first one to give me a monetary thank you! It is greatly appreciated. Watch out, don't spin the tower too fast or the CDs will fly out!
I first saw this on a channel about DVDs and Blu Rays. He recommended the same, but this video shows the how to. I appreciate that so much. I noticed others order 2 pieces to put on the bottom.
Mine has to be twenty years old. I cannot believe they still manufacture that tower with that plastic swivel! At least you now know in advance, you can install an upgraded swivel during the initial assembly process.
The only issue I can see with putting wheels on this, is the possibility of it easily tipping over while moving it, especially if it is on carpet. With this tower full, the center of gravity it pretty high. If you were to put wheels on it, I would make sure you have at least two people to move it around. If you do put wheels on it, please let me know how it turns out.
Steve, Thank you for this video and your find to fix the issue that was easy & inexpensive. Completed my tower this past weekend. I have two questions for you. 1.) You mentioned that you have "ripped" your entire music collection to your system. I was wondering if you had a video showing how to complete this task. I probably would utilize the same method but to some sort of Apple equipment because my wife & I have Iphones, and you seem knowledgeable and understand saving money. 2.) My collection had the abuse of my three young children at the time (grown adults now). However, prioring to ripping the music to a new system, I'd like to repair the CD's. Mostly minor scratches. Any thoughts or videos? John
Hi John. You are very welcome for the video. I did rip my entire CD collection, 1000+ CDs, using dBpoweramp. Here is a link to the video using dBpoweramp: ruclips.net/video/Et49ztY8094/видео.html dBpoweramp supports the following: Included Codecs: AIFF, Apple Lossless, DSD, FLAC, m4a FDK (aac), Monkeys Audio, Mp3 (Lame), ogg vorbis, opus, Wave, Wavpack, Windows Media Audio, [Multi-Encoder], [ID Tag Update] and [Replay Gain]. I was fortunate, I did not have children messing with my CDs, but I have purchased hundreds of used/preowned CDs. If you have minor scratches, that should not affect you ripping them. I have had some CDs that had errored tracks that just would not rip without bad errors, if that were the case, I would just skip that errored track. If you do decide to use dBpoweramp, I recommend purchasing the software instead of using the free software, so you have no restrictions using the software. The nice thing about dBpoweramp is you can rip multiple CDs at one time. I do not have that in the video, but I have had four drives connected and was able to rip four CDs at a time which reduces the time you are sitting at the computer. I did clean all my CDs with my circa 1980s Allsop CD cleaner prior to ripping them and it still works fine to this day. Good luck John, getting all your CDs ripped to a drive is quite an accomplishment and it makes them great for streaming.
@@StevesStrayStuff thanks for this video. I'm a physical media collector, films specifically. I just purchased one of these. And ull be happy to know it is the same plastic piece of shit you bought from 25-30 years ago. So. I'm not mechanically inclined. But will give this a shot. Will let you know how it goes.
@@StevesStrayStuff It does. The only downside is that I had 7 1/2 screws and was too lazy to go to Home Depot, 10 minutes away, I might add, and thought the 3/4 inch screw would work fine. You guessed it. It doesn't rub too much, but what an idiot.
@@StevesStrayStuff That is what I was thinking. Thanks again for a great vid. It might have taken me a while to figure how best to you the larger hole......that's what she said. I am sorry, I am a 55 year old idiot!
Hey, Steve, thanks for the video! This tower took us 3 hours to assemble. That screw plug that it comes with fell in the tower. (oops)! Is that screw plug really needed for the assembly of this tower? It was hard to get those screws in that damn screw plug, by the way.
@@LexieNeevel Oh, that mus be just a plastic cap to put over the center bolt or screw in the turntable, right? If that is the case, you don't need to worry about it.
When I emailed them about the total tower weight limit exceeding the 400 pound plastic swivel rating, they said I can special order a tower with a metal bearing at an additional cost. You're right, if they they advertise a 400 pound CD capacity when the total weight is 500+ pounds, the metal bearing should be standard, turds!
Thank you for the instructions. I got one of these towers myself recently and did what you did. Shouted this video out on my new one about my CD collection.
Thank you, you Metal Maniac!
This was super helpful. Constructed mine tonight after a quick trip to Home Depot. Thank you so much for this video
I know that baby spins really nice now! Glad I could help you out. Thanks for watching.
This video is still as valuable today as it was when it was posted. These overhaul instructions work great - just bought one of these and the included bearing is still a sick joke. Thank you for your help! 👍
Thanks Brian. Wouldn't you rather pay an extra $10 - $20 for an upgraded bearing instead of having to do it yourself????? I cannot believe they are still selling them with that cheesy plastic bearing. Glad I could help you out.
You're welcome! Yes - you would think that they would either offer the option of an upgrade bearing or just include something substantial. Best wishes for the New Year!@@StevesStrayStuff
Thanks For your Tutorial. I fixed my husbands RediPac DVD carousel that is less than a year old!. Looks just like your CD Tower. instructions were clear, and i ordered the parts from Amazon. Thanks so much, he will be so happy.
You're welcome Debby, I m glad you got it all fixed up! That fix should last forever.
I have two of those pos towers and movers just broke the swivel on one of them. I laughed when I saw and was reminded that it’s plastic. Found your video and now I’m hopeful I can upgrade the broken one and possibly change the working one after. I’ll keep you posted. Thanks for the helpful and fun video!
Please keep me posted. I cannot believe they still manufacture this tower with that plastic bearing. I hope you get everything repaired and upgraded.
Tonight with a little finagling and a Home Depot stop to get those #6 screws I’m happy to say I upgraded both CD towers! Thanks again for the inspiration and the “how to”!!!
I purchased a two pack of a similar metal lazy Susan for just under $20 on Amazon with free shipping and two packs of screws was like $3.40ish. Less than $24 total and I upgraded two units!
Thanks Steve! 🎉🎉🎉
I'm glad it all worked out for you. Be careful. It will spin fast with little effort. You wouldn't want all your CDs to fly out 😆
Thanks!
WOW!!!! Thank you Brian. I had no idea this existed, you are the first one to give me a monetary thank you! It is greatly appreciated. Watch out, don't spin the tower too fast or the CDs will fly out!
I first saw this on a channel about DVDs and Blu Rays. He recommended the same, but this video shows the how to. I appreciate that so much. I noticed others order 2 pieces to put on the bottom.
I hope you get your grinding carousel overhauled. Once it is fixed, don't spin it so fast that the media flies out, haha!
Thank you so much. This was a life saver. I appreciate it greatly. Worked for me.
I am very glad I could help you out. Be careful, those CDs will fly out of that baby now when you spin it 😆
Great video. That plastic pos is nuts. I'm about to buy one of these and apparently it's still a plastic pos lazy Susan.
Mine has to be twenty years old. I cannot believe they still manufacture that tower with that plastic swivel! At least you now know in advance, you can install an upgraded swivel during the initial assembly process.
helped me so much with this video
You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) 🤣🤣 Be careful, that baby will spin so fast and easy your CDs will fly out of it 🤣
Great video, would you recommend putting wheels on this so it's moveable?
The only issue I can see with putting wheels on this, is the possibility of it easily tipping over while moving it, especially if it is on carpet. With this tower full, the center of gravity it pretty high. If you were to put wheels on it, I would make sure you have at least two people to move it around. If you do put wheels on it, please let me know how it turns out.
Steve, Thank you for this video and your find to fix the issue that was easy & inexpensive. Completed my tower this past weekend. I have two questions for you. 1.) You mentioned that you have "ripped" your entire music collection to your system. I was wondering if you had a video showing how to complete this task. I probably would utilize the same method but to some sort of Apple equipment because my wife & I have Iphones, and you seem knowledgeable and understand saving money. 2.) My collection had the abuse of my three young children at the time (grown adults now). However, prioring to ripping the music to a new system, I'd like to repair the CD's. Mostly minor scratches. Any thoughts or videos? John
Hi John. You are very welcome for the video. I did rip my entire CD collection, 1000+ CDs, using dBpoweramp. Here is a link to the video using dBpoweramp: ruclips.net/video/Et49ztY8094/видео.html
dBpoweramp supports the following:
Included Codecs: AIFF, Apple Lossless, DSD, FLAC, m4a FDK (aac), Monkeys Audio, Mp3 (Lame), ogg vorbis, opus, Wave, Wavpack, Windows Media Audio, [Multi-Encoder], [ID Tag Update] and [Replay Gain].
I was fortunate, I did not have children messing with my CDs, but I have purchased hundreds of used/preowned CDs. If you have minor scratches, that should not affect you ripping them. I have had some CDs that had errored tracks that just would not rip without bad errors, if that were the case, I would just skip that errored track.
If you do decide to use dBpoweramp, I recommend purchasing the software instead of using the free software, so you have no restrictions using the software. The nice thing about dBpoweramp is you can rip multiple CDs at one time. I do not have that in the video, but I have had four drives connected and was able to rip four CDs at a time which reduces the time you are sitting at the computer.
I did clean all my CDs with my circa 1980s Allsop CD cleaner prior to ripping them and it still works fine to this day. Good luck John, getting all your CDs ripped to a drive is quite an accomplishment and it makes them great for streaming.
What size of screws did you use?
Hi Lunateena, I used #6 x 1/2 inch countersunk wood screws. You can see a picture of the box at 8:20
So did you only drill one hole completely through the base?
Yes, I drilled one large hole all the way through the base so I could install the small mounting screws.
@@StevesStrayStuff thanks for this video. I'm a physical media collector, films specifically. I just purchased one of these. And ull be happy to know it is the same plastic piece of shit you bought from 25-30 years ago. So. I'm not mechanically inclined. But will give this a shot. Will let you know how it goes.
@@killerpodcasts I am sure you will do fine!
DIY KING 👑
Haha, thanks! You will always be a DIY King when you are successful, when you mess it up, then it is a different story 😭
Completed mine yesterday
Sweet! I know that baby spins nice now!
@@StevesStrayStuff It does. The only downside is that I had 7 1/2 screws and was too lazy to go to Home Depot, 10 minutes away, I might add, and thought the 3/4 inch screw would work fine. You guessed it. It doesn't rub too much, but what an idiot.
Don't sweat it, once that thing spins around enough, those screw tip will cut their own little grooves and you'll never know they are there 👍
@@StevesStrayStuff That is what I was thinking. Thanks again for a great vid. It might have taken me a while to figure how best to you the larger hole......that's what she said. I am sorry, I am a 55 year old idiot!
@@whogg0521 Haha, that's what she said! I am ahead if you in the age department, I am 61 and sometimes the idiot factor is off the charts.
Hey, Steve, thanks for the video! This tower took us 3 hours to assemble. That screw plug that it comes with fell in the tower. (oops)! Is that screw plug really needed for the assembly of this tower? It was hard to get those screws in that damn screw plug, by the way.
You're welcome Lexie. Glad you finally got it all together. I hope you have enough CDs to load that baby up!
@@StevesStrayStuffSlowly, but surely, I'm loading it up. I do have a question for you, though. Is that screw plug really needed for assembly?
@@LexieNeevel I am not sure what you mean by screw plug?
@@StevesStrayStuff It came with the CD Tower. It's actually called a 'plastic plug?'
@@LexieNeevel Oh, that mus be just a plastic cap to put over the center bolt or screw in the turntable, right? If that is the case, you don't need to worry about it.
Ty even in dec 2022 your upload was helpful. Cheers 🍻 #PieceOf🎂
I am glad I could help you out! Even though I have ripped all of CDs and I stream my music, I still like the physical media to hold in my hand.
Cheers to being anal 🍷🍷 I’m the same way.
Perhaps another project would be a display case for those cool box sets!
Never thought about the Ken. That's a great idea, I jotted that one down on my video idea board! The older I get, the more anal I get, haha 🍸🍸
Hahaaaa, nice sandbags.....they just shoulda put a metal bearing on there from the beginning, no extra $$.
When I emailed them about the total tower weight limit exceeding the 400 pound plastic swivel rating, they said I can special order a tower with a metal bearing at an additional cost. You're right, if they they advertise a 400 pound CD capacity when the total weight is 500+ pounds, the metal bearing should be standard, turds!