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August 20, 2013, 09:21 AM #1Junior Member
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DIY record clamp
I drilled a hole in a hockey puck to use as a record clamp for my Thorens TD-160. What do you all think?
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August 20, 2013, 10:29 AM #2Super Moderator
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Re: DIY record clamp
Very resourceful. I imagine it would be great.
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August 20, 2013, 10:41 AM #3Senior Member
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Re: DIY record clamp
Yup..they work great....If you want a bit more weight, use a training puck (10oz) versus the 6oz standard.
I actually created my own from a bushing kit purchased at an auto parts store...weighs 10oz
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August 20, 2013, 11:01 AM #4Senior Member
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Re: DIY record clamp
It sounds like a good idea, and the rubber is naturally non-resonant.
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August 20, 2013, 01:59 PM #5Senior Member
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Re: DIY record clamp
I had a record that was a bit convex/concave. One side would have speed variations which drove me crazy. My buddy Rob suggested that I drill a hole in a hockey puck and give it a whirl. It fixed the problem and now I use it all the time. It's a great $2 alternative to higher priced clamps.
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August 20, 2013, 06:06 PM #6Senior Member
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August 20, 2013, 06:53 PM #7Senior Member
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Re: DIY record clamp
Wow Rob, you are a very creative person on a great budget.
Mine is an Audio-Technica (AT618) Disc Stabilizer (made in Japan) and using both rubber (hockey puck style) and hard shiny metal (and quite heavy) materials.
Thirty dollars ($30), but I bet I could have made my own for less than five bucks.
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