Hi All, I just can't spend the 4 to 500 bucks on a album cleaner and I heard there is a DIY version floating about the AK, but can't seem to find it. Does anyone have a link? Cheers.

Here's a nice looking diy machine. Jimmyneutron built and posted it here. Here's a link to his website that provides a write-up and pics.

http://www.jimmyneutron.org/Record%20Cleaner.htm

The easiest and cheapest albeit not so attractive diy record cleaner is using your own vacuum and modifying a crevice tool to vacuum the records. You can use a crappy TT for a convenient cleaning platform or even a lazy susan. Do a search on crevice tool if you are interested. If you want to not have to turn the records yourself, you can use a strong motor like an ice cream maker or bread machine motor. I use a bread machine motor now and it has LOTS of torque. I found one at the thrift for less than $10.

Used ones can be had for as little as 250.00 with the right amount of shopping. Jeff has a DIY.

here is mine:

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=104568

Isn't he asking about a DIY record cleaner not a cleaning machine or did I read it wrong?

I just can't spend the 4 to 500 bucks on a album cleaner

Seems on subject to me.

BTW, search DIY and RCM and you will get lots of other hits for different versions. Keep it to threads and not posts...