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RCM Fluid Applicator: Loricraft

In anticipation of the arrival of a just ordered Loricraft -- replacing my VPI16.5 -- I have a question about cleaning solution application.

Spraying/spritzing the record cleaning solution is the method employeed in the Loricraft demo video. Given the higher RPM of the Loricraft vs the VPI (and run-off concerns), using a spray, rather than the drip method of application (before brushing), would appear to be sensible.

As my preferred cleaning solution is RRL, and Brian Weitzel has cautioned against cross-contamination, I'm concerned with simply pouring RRL into just ANY spray bottle.

Are you utilizing a spray bottle, atomizer, and if so:
What are you using?
Where did you procure it?

Assuming some sort of residule may be remaining from the bottle’s/sprayer’s manufacturing, should one be concerned with cleaning the bottle/sprayer etc.? If so, what should be used to clean it?
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rshak
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I second the thanks to Dougdeacon! I got my Loricraft about a month ago and found that when applying fluid to the spinning LP in the manner suggested by Loricraft, a few (or more) drops sometimes splashed off the LP onto the machine. So - - - I'll give your method a try.

Here's another question: any suggestions on "thread management"? Darn if the thread doesn't keep slipping off the spool and wraps itself around the base of the brass bracket that supports the spool.

BTW - I love the machine - - - way better than the 20-year old Nitty Gritty 2.5 it repaced.
docsavage
109 posts
 
Advance the thread with the vacuum on and you will not have the problem.
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mrmb OP
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Rshak: I found some discussions regarding the thread issue and other operational peculiarities for which folks like Doug have elaborated. You might have seem some, but others may help:

http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/t.mpl?f=vinyl&m=557955
http://mintlp.com/wild/loricraft.htm
http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/t.mpl?f=vinyl&m=597943
http://db.audioasylum.com/scripts/t.pl?f=vinyl&m=587526
http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/t.mpl?f=vinyl&m=553463
jtimothya
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Here's another question: any suggestions on "thread management"? Darn if the thread doesn't keep slipping off the spool and wraps itself around the base of the brass bracket that supports the spool.

Yes - this is a hassle, though the cure is easy enough. I put a couple small O-Rings or rubber grommets on the spool spindle. This holds the spool tight, controls the thread and prevents it from spinning. When you need to let out more thread, just turn the spool with the vacuum on. Once I did this I've had no more thread drooping off the spindle.

Cheers,
Tim
rshak
416 posts
 
Mrmb - This started out as your thread, and I didn't mean to "highjack" it. Thanks to you, Docsavage and Jtimothya for advice and counsel on thread management - - - much appreciated!
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