My New Record Clamp

[mfhale]

Here is a pic of the record weight/handle I made for use with my DIY record cleaning machine. Can be changed however you want for your needs but I chose a wider base to keep the record label from getting wet. Just a hockey puck, a round electrical junction box cover, and for padding that gripped, I used an old mouse pad I wasn't using with the rubber side down. Silicone holds all pieces together firmly.

That is BRILLIANT! I'm in the process of putting together a DIY RCM and this looks like just the ticket for protecting the labels. Now, where to find a hockey puck here in Texas. :scratch2:

 

[jleon92f]

Really cool looking device, how much does it weigh?

Nice picture of your TT also.
Thanks,
JOhn.

 

[Vintageman1]

That is BRILLIANT! I'm in the process of putting together a DIY RCM and this looks like just the ticket for protecting the labels. Now, where to find a hockey puck here in Texas. :scratch2:

If you cannot find one in the land of the "Dallas Stars", let me know and I will send one to you N/C.

 

[Vintageman1]

Really cool looking device, how much does it weigh?

Nice picture of your TT also.
Thanks,
JOhn.

Had to look it up on one of those "trivia" sites. The official weight of a hockey puck is 5.5 to 6 ounces. The other pieces don't weigh much at all.

The turntable is an Ariston RD 50

 

[Axcel]

You are correct. It is a "weight" and not a clamp. Either way, it does well to hold the record flat and it's easy to place and remove. My direct drive Dual has no problem spinning the platter but I have not tried it on a belt drive.

my HK T60 is belt and came with a weight no issues here:thmbsp:

 

[iLUVanalog]

how about just changing the name to "clamping device".

regardless of the type of device used, the result is the same --- the record is clamped down onto the platter. one type by gripping, the other type by sheer mass and gravity.

how do you figure that one is "active" and one is "passive"?

 

[gemyforever]

That is a nice looking setup. Very nice clamp.

 

[endrik35]

Got this 2 NOS Audio Technica at-66 ex disc stabilizer with suction pump for around 85 USD for both. . .Not really a record clamp but sucks the record flat on the platter. . .Comes with a suction apparatus. Works great and no complaints so far

My short vid on how to operate