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Posted by Merle (A) on July 02, 2009 at 14:21:05

I need to get some type of dust cover for my Avid Diva II. The plexiglass one's you see everywhere tend to run 300 bucks and up! If one didn't want to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars for $10 worth of plexiglass, are there other options? I did see a guy on Audiogon who will make you basically the same thing for just over $200 or so but that still seems like an awful lot of money for a plexiglass dust cover. Anyone know a cheaper alternative?

• RE: Dust covers? - shallow pockets 22:06:13 07/03/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Dust covers? posted by Merle on July 02, 2009 at 14:21:05

  This may be WAY below your standards, but I made a dustcover from foam core presentation board or the stuff that is used to back a picture in a frame. Commonly found where wives like to shop, Jo Ann, Micheal's. A sheet is about $2.50, cut to spec size, & glue together. It ends up weighing onces. The second one I built has beveled edges & balsa legs.
  

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• I have a heavy black plastic cover with felt inner that is custom fitted for my acrylic turntable from...... - StereoGen 21:41:51 07/03/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Dust covers? posted by Merle on July 02, 2009 at 14:21:05

  digitaldeckcovers.com. It fits perfect, prevents scratches and they have a variety of colors and materials for under $40.
  

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• RE: Dust covers? - Dmannnnn 18:38:51 07/03/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Dust covers? posted by Merle on July 02, 2009 at 14:21:05

  Orphaned dustcovers show up all the time on ebay. Just look for one with compatible measurements.
  

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• RE: Dust covers? - twowheels 17:33:40 07/02/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Dust covers? posted by Merle on July 02, 2009 at 14:21:05

  i had a custom plexiglass one made to my specs by a local plexiglass fabrication shop. it cost about $75 and its nicely done. google is your friend.
  

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• Another vote for TAP - TGR 17:23:30 07/02/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Dust covers? posted by Merle on July 02, 2009 at 14:21:05

  I designed one for my Nottingham Space 294 myself, and they built it in a week for $100.
  

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• RE: Dust covers? - nu2toobs 15:59:38 07/02/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Dust covers? posted by Merle on July 02, 2009 at 14:21:05

  I bought one from the guy on A'gon for my Avid Diva II and the quality is very good. I've since move the Avid to a wall shelf, and placed my "new" td-124 in it's place. The same dust cover fits the Thorens like a glove.
  The Avid now has a split outer sleeve of an lp on it now. Doesn't look the best, but it works.
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• I had one made to order at TAP, try a quote from your local manufacturer (link) - Hugh Jass 15:50:58 07/02/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Dust covers? posted by Merle on July 02, 2009 at 14:21:05

  I have a four sided, top and 3 sides. I wish I had done a half or quarter sheet on the back, enough for only the cables, but in general it works, was cheap ($75), and looks good.
  HJ

  • http://www.midatlanticplastics.com/   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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• Typewriter covers .... - reelsmith. 15:43:52 07/02/09 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: Dust covers? posted by Merle on July 02, 2009 at 14:21:05

  Remember typewriters ???
  
  
  reelsmith's axiom : Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
  

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  • RE: Typewriter covers .... - Uncle Mike 16:20:54 07/03/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Typewriter covers .... posted by reelsmith. on July 02, 2009 at 15:43:52

    Good thinking. Just as an aside, I stole a similar idea from my neighbor. We use gas grill covers to put over our lawn tractors stored outside. Keeps the elements off year 'round.
    

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  • RE: Typewriter covers .... - tullman 06:54:08 07/03/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Typewriter covers .... posted by reelsmith. on July 02, 2009 at 15:43:52

    Can you say ugly?? I could see those things catching the tone arm.
    

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• RE: Dust covers? - johnsonad 15:40:54 07/02/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Dust covers? posted by Merle on July 02, 2009 at 14:21:05

  
  
  

  
  I use one of my wifes silk scarfs. They are tighly woven and keep the dust out, wide enough to cover a large plinth and have a thumbs up in WAF.
  

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• If you've got a plastics supply store in your area (and I'm sure you do) - powermatic 15:21:06 07/02/09 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: Dust covers? posted by Merle on July 02, 2009 at 14:21:05

  you can have one made from acylic for a lot less than 300, or even 200, bucks, if all you want is a simple box.
  
  Or, if you've got a table saw you can buy the materials and diy. Pretty easy stuff to work with after a few tips from the proprietors, and it'll be even cheaper.
  
  I just use a piece of black silk cloth (credit-where-due: Fretless) but can understand other's concerns about stylus-snagging. However, I've never had an issue, and I prefer the looks to the Turntable Under Glass aesthetics of the tt domes.
  
  Nice deck btw-congrats.
  
  
  
  "dammit"
  
  

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  • RE: If you've got a plastics supply store in your area (and I'm sure you do) - GStew 20:11:45 07/03/09 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: If you've got a plastics supply store in your area (and I'm sure you do) posted by powermatic on July 02, 2009 at 15:21:06

    DIY instructions here.

    I haven't tried it yet, but they look relatively easy.

    Greg in Mississippi

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    • Good link. /nt/ - powermatic 07:32:12 07/04/09 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: If you've got a plastics supply store in your area (and I'm sure you do) posted by GStew on July 03, 2009 at 20:11:45

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• How about this for $20?..... - tweakk 14:48:37 07/02/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Dust covers? posted by Merle on July 02, 2009 at 14:21:05

  

  This one is 16" but there must be larger ones.
  
  Goofy. Yet cheap.

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• RE: Dust covers? - Larry I 14:37:37 07/02/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Dust covers? posted by Merle on July 02, 2009 at 14:21:05

  The only covers that are reasonably convenient are those that have a hinge and fit on the back of square wooden plinths. The free standing items are a big pain to use. If one is not careful, disaster lurks from accidentally hitting the counterweight on the arm.
  
  Many such free-standing covers have cutouts for the arm/counterweight, or otherwise do not completely seal off the table, so dust seems to get in anyway.
  
  I have a dust cover for my Basis Debut. It now is "used" primarily to collect old magazines. It is simply too much of a hassle to actually use it if one uses the table all of the time. To me, keeping the platter clean is the most important function of a cover, so I do that with a sacrificial record. Once in a while I very carefully dust the rest of the table with a microfibre cloth.
  
  I don't like the idea of draping a towel over the table because of the chance of snagging the cantilever of the cartridge. I don't really think there is either a cheap or convenient cover for the Avid, much less one that has both attributes.
  

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• RE: Dust covers? - 2002ss335 14:30:21 07/02/09 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: Dust covers? posted by Merle on July 02, 2009 at 14:21:05

  I use one of these and it keeps the dust off of my tt though it does not offer protection if something gets dropped on it and I always put the stylus guard on when I use it.
  
  Regards,
  Todd
  
  
  
  
  

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  • RE: Dust covers? - Uncle Mike 16:25:50 07/03/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Dust covers? posted by 2002ss335 on July 02, 2009 at 14:30:21

    You know this is really good idea! shouldn't be hard to make something custom fit with fabric from a store and a friend or significant other with a sewing machine. Just think of the WAF, especially if if involved in the project!
    

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