3.5" and 5.25" Floppy Disk Cleaning Tools

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I have for sale several 3d printed disk cleaning tools for 3", 3.5" and 5.25" floppy disks which I have designed and print myself. The idea of these cleaners is to provide an easy way to rotate the magnetic surface of a floppy disk to allow for it to be easily cleaned (using a lint free or microfiber cloth + cleaning solution).

The 3" and 3.5" version consists of a cradle in which you place the disk (this holds the metal cover/door open and exposes the magnetic disk inside), and a rotating tool which is used to rotate the disk.

There are two versions of the 5.25" cleaner available. The basic model is simply a holder, spindle and rotating tool. The deluxe version's rotating tool is integrated into a hinged flap which also acts to hold the disk rigid and prevent it from flexing during cleaning.

I can offer these for sale for the prices below (payment as PayPal gift or add PayPal fees of 3.4% +20p) . This will include UK shipping. (Europe add £1.50, rest of world add £2)

3" Cleaner - £10
3.5" Cleaner - £10
Basic 5.25" Cleaner - £12
Deluxe 5.25" Cleaner - £15

I can also provide spare 5.25" spindles and the 3.5" or 5.25" basic rotating tools (5.25" works on both basic and deluxe versions) for £2 each if requested with a complete cleaner.

A video demonstrating the original 3.5" version (on which mine is based), by the original designer is available >here<
All credit for the original idea for the 3.5" version goes to MakerCentral

If anyone is interested or has any questions then please feel free to leave a comment.


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Interested in one 3.5"

Can you send me payment details please?
 
@Lemaru

Thanks payment made and PM replied.
 
What kind of cleaning solution you are using in my country we have Isopropyl alcohol and 90 degree Denaturated alcohol?
 
botialoach said:
What kind of cleaning solution you are using in my country we have Isopropyl alcohol and 90 degree Denaturated alcohol?
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Personally I use isopropyl alcohol and appears most others also use this. It also evaporates really quickly which is what you want to not saturate the felt inside the disk.
 
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