Looking for tabletop ideas for VPI 16.5RCM

JohnBrown

I like the FÖRHÖJA model. Definitely a contender. Not sure the spacing of the shelves is right, but it even allows for storage of "to be cleaned" records. I'd say you set the bar pretty high for less than $100. I'm not afraid to go higher, but obviously something more expensive will have to deliver something worthwhile. Thanks for taking out the time to reply. You get 10 free record cleanings.

I put together a nice table w/casters at the Container Store. As always there is very helpful and knowledgeable staff to configure what you need. Not the cheapest solution but a very good one.

As a bonus to the IKEA purchase, you'll be able to use the word 'FORHOJA' a lot more than you'd normally be able to. "Reckon I'll roll out the ol' FORHOJA", "Time to put FORHOJA to bed", etc. etc. Yes, your SO will become sick of it almost immediately, which is of course the point. Enjoy!

I second the steam process. There are a couple of great you tube videos on how to do it, and it is very easy to do, and I have not had any problem with warping, infact I have used it to unwarp a couple of very thing '80s pressings.

Check this out:

http://www.rackittm.com/page2.html

I used two of the record rack modules, a table top and a dolly base. You could have two racks of records and put the VPI on top.

As for steaming, I use it on really dirty LP's before I clean with my Disc Doctor fluid and brushes or on my VPI 17. I've never had a problem with "melting LP's and ruined labels."