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Clone VPI Style Build

elcoholic said:
Does it reverse? I seem to rember our bread machine from way back when reversed. Will you be taking advantage of reversing rotation? Even if not that probably better than a ice cream maker motor. Plenty of torque and less rpm.
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Mine had a basic DC motor so it is happy in both directions. Haven't decided if I want to try reversing or not. I plan to run mine off an mcu so I still have to work out the motor driver circuits. I am currently using an idler drive wheel type setup and it seems to have enough traction to overcome some light resistance but there's still a LOT of stuff work out. :sigh:
 
I'm using the motor from my garbage disposal.

You're making a turntable, right? I'm a little embarassed to say I've never listened to a record. I'll be following this thread, though.

Why vacuum?
 
Just caught this thread today and damn I just tossed the old bread machine out on Tuesday. I will be making a RCM eventually but had thought that the motor from an old TT was what everyone was using. I am now re-thinking my whole approach.
 
I was originally thinking along those lines to, but just wasn't finding a decent DD TT at GW. Then I remembered the ice cream maker in the garage rafters. I'm having fun doing it from scraps and stock on hand to boot. The only thing I've had to buy so far is the VPI tube, tube holder, flange and spring. I'm not sure what "It'sTooLoud" is up to with a GD motor, but I'm intrigued.
 
Just caught this thread. Fascinating! Like watching Norm Abrahms build something.

Maybe I'll try it myself although I don't have many tools other than the usual skilsaw, router, drills, saber saw, sander, etc. Then again, I'll have nearly the whole summer to work on it...

Thanks for the inspiration!! It's been a pleasure.

Rick

PS: what sort of Engineer are you? I'm thinking Mechanical or Construction....
 
Tapehead47 said:
Just caught this thread. Fascinating! Like watching Norm Abrahms build something.
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That's quite a compliment. I like Norm and his approach.

I'll try it myself although I don't have many tools other than the usual skilsaw, router, drills, saber saw, sander, etc. Then again, I'll have nearly the whole summer to work on it...
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Sounds like you have everything you need. With a few jigs you can do just about anything with a router and a skilsaw.

for the inspiration!! It's been a pleasure.
Rick
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Glad you're enjoying it. I thought it might be fun to photo-document this project. Normally I spend a lot of time on scale drawings, parts lists, etc. This time I'm just winging it and almost entirely from found materials in my garage.

: what sort of Engineer are you? I'm thinking Mechanical or Construction....
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Frustrated mostly because I manage A&E in the wireless industry and seldom get to do any engineering, but my background before '88 was in Electrical in the petrochem industry.
 
WOW! Very nicely done. You're quite the craftsman!

I'd be happy if my record cleaner were a fraction as nice looking and beautifully built and engineered as that. Geez.

Michael
 
Thanks. I used to build custom furniture, but let work, worry and bad knees get in the way the last few years. Trying to get those creative juices going again through smaller projects like this. The next big project will be a Koa and Mahogany sideboard to go with the Koa and Mahogany dining set I built in 2000 during a 10 month hiatus.

http://picasaweb.google.com/teamo65/Wood?feat=directlink
 
Holy crap... that is amazing. :thmbsp: I am just getting into woodworking since Dec last year. Have done 1 project, a small jewelry box. :D Right now I am working on a stereo rack / table for rocking chair in nursery prior to arrival of new audiophile :) It is nowhere near as nice as that. I'll be happy if I actually finish and it doesn't totally look like poop. I aspire to your level of mastery and envy your shop :D Really dig your drawer TT thing. I may have to borrow the concept. Been wanting to do something like that in the bedroom. Meanwhile, I will probably try to build some kind of cabinet thingy for the RCM and style it up a tiny bit within the limits of my woefully limited skills. ;)
 
I did a lot of reading to learn techniques and then it's practice, practice, practice. The most accomplished thing I have learned is how to hide my mistakes, because we all make them and hard wood is just too expensive for "do overs". If you can get a hold of Fine Woodworking magazines do so. They have great articles and have always been archival. They have an on-line index which makes them a very useful reference. If I can recommend one book, it's The Encyclopedia of Furniture Making, by Ernest Joyce. Everything is in there.
 
Very nice stuff, e. You have my admiration. :yes:

I can't think of any material better than wood to work with. Metal and plastic, fine. But wood? Nature's best!

Rick
 
Tapehead47 said:
Very nice stuff, e. You have my admiration. :yes:

I can't think of any material better than wood to work with. Metal and plastic, fine. But wood? Nature's best!

Rick
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Couldn't agree more. It can be a real bear sometimes, but most of the time when wood "behaves" it is very enjoyable.
 
I think that is the best step-by-step photo tutorial I've seen on constructing one of these. Congratulations on a job well done!

BTW, I also really enjoyed the pix of some of the furniture you've built. Very impressive. You have a true talent.
 
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