Removing Metal Snap In 45 Adapters

[boba]

Does anyone know if there's a straightforward way to remove those old metal 45 snap-in adapters that you find in 45s sometimes? obviously without breaking the inner vinyl. thanks in advance,.

[Tony A]

Does anyone know if there's a straightforward way to remove those old metal 45 snap-in adapters that you find in 45s sometimes? obviously without breaking the inner vinyl. thanks in advance,.

Never seen one Bob, is it an American thing ?

can you post a pic ?

Regards, Tony.

[Trev Thomas]

dont think you can bob, ive got a couple of records with them in, ive been puzzling for years how they were put in in the first place and how do you remove them, having said that, i wouldnt want to remove them as i think they look quite good

[mshoals]

Never seen one Bob, is it an American thing ?

can you post a pic ?

Regards, Tony.

Here's a picture:

I also wonder how they can be safely removed.

[Tony A]

Cheers for that, mshoals

looks a tough little b*****d to remove.

With a dremmel or similar type of minature cutting disc, you could start from the centre hole, working towards the edge of the larger hole but not right upto the edge, do this straight across it will weaken the adaptor, then push out.

Edited September 21, 2011 by Tony A

[Gene-r]

Can be done by gently flexing the centre hole until the first two grps on either side of each other are released from the centre hole, then flex other sides gently. Not recommended on styrene though - best left in place rather than risk snapping the record.

[Prophonics 2029]

They vary in thickness, they are not all the same so you can use one to remove an edge warp. So I have pur many in and out. 1 push one corner down and out 2 slide across.

[boba]

thanks everyone. someone pmed me and said someone I know knows how to do it, i will bring one to them the next time i see them and report back here if i find out a way. thanks.