Ernie Andrews Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Got this fabulous Uk tune - The guy on ebay had it(explined it had abad warp) showing playing on you-tube on an old fidelity portable record player. However when I get it the warp is so bad it jumps half the record. What can I do to flatten it out. Not worried about the other side - I just want it to play ok. Tried weights etc - no luck Anyone suggest anything sensible! cheers Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Our Kid Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 It's not much but worth thinkin' about. Several years ago I was playing 'One Way Out' on Gordy on a sunny day in the garden. As I was watching it it suddenly started warping very badly (sobered me up that's f sure!!). Took it inside and after 5 mins back to normal! I wonder if you try the weight approach when it has been made slightly unstable e.g with a light heat source.If the tune is particularly important to you it may pay you to attempt this first with a rubbish sound (anything after 1968 should do!!!!) Best of luck Paul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulhustler Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Done this before with some sucess, put the record into a plastic sleve, put it out in the sun for a few minutes then lay a weight on top & allow to cool. This worked on a Loma single Ken Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gasher Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 SHOVE IT IN THE CRACK OF YOUR ASS AND THEN SPIN IT ROUND AT 78RPM FOR 5 MINS ALLOW TO COOL AND WASH THE RESIDUE OFF SIMPLE...... ONLY YOU WOULD BUY AN ASHTRAY HAHAHA GASHER Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest SteveJohnston Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 (edited) Got this fabulous Uk tune - The guy on ebay had it(explined it had abad warp) showing playing on you-tube on an old fidelity portable record player. However when I get it the warp is so bad it jumps half the record. What can I do to flatten it out. Not worried about the other side - I just want it to play ok. Tried weights etc - no luck Anyone suggest anything sensible! cheers Steve Sensible would be not to ask! Pete Smith may be the one to ask I'm sure he as tried this using many different heat souses microwave being one that comes to mind Every time I have tried to flatten a 45 out it always makes it look like the BIG one at Blackpool Good luck with this Steve J Edited April 15, 2008 by SteveJohnston Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ezzie Brown Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 i tried some gentle persauassion on a small edge warp last week, record cracked,!!!! i hadnt noticed it was styrene straight in the bin,..........only a cheapie,thank the lord.........but it does you good to be reminded of how not to try and repair um!!!!!!!!!!! weight on the stylus more effective eg a threepenny bit ezzie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest SteveJohnston Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 SHOVE IT IN THE CRACK OF YOUR ASS AND THEN SPIN IT ROUND AT 78RPM FOR 5 MINS ALLOW TO COOL AND WASH THE RESIDUE OFF SIMPLE...... ONLY YOU WOULD BUY AN ASHTRAY HAHAHA GASHER Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bogue Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 It's not much but worth thinkin' about. Several years ago I was playing 'One Way Out' on Gordy on a sunny day in the garden. As I was watching it it suddenly started warping very badly (sobered me up that's f sure!!). Took it inside and after 5 mins back to normal! I wonder if you try the weight approach when it has been made slightly unstable e.g with a light heat source.If the tune is particularly important to you it may pay you to attempt this first with a rubbish sound (anything after 1968 should do!!!!) Best of luck Paul Done this before with some sucess, put the record into a plastic sleve, put it out in the sun for a few minutes then lay a weight on top & allow to cool. This worked on a Loma single Ken Done similar using a hairdryer & it worked. Not a direct heat source & bit easier to keep tag of how hot it's getting than a microwave or oven. Still have to be very careful though Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
ChrisOD1964 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Done this before with some sucess, put the record into a plastic sleve, put it out in the sun for a few minutes then lay a weight on top & allow to cool. This worked on a Loma single Ken in the sun what sun??? chris Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bogue Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 in the sun what sun??? chris Well that's funny you should ask Chris..................... https://www.prezzybox.com/products/index.aspx?pid=4339 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest smudgesmith Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Got this fabulous Uk tune - The guy on ebay had it(explined it had abad warp) showing playing on you-tube on an old fidelity portable record player. However when I get it the warp is so bad it jumps half the record. What can I do to flatten it out. Not worried about the other side - I just want it to play ok. Tried weights etc - no luck Anyone suggest anything sensible! cheers Steve Put it between 2 bits of glass and leave it in the greenhouse for a day,works a treat..........or at least it has for me,Earl Jackson,Charles Johnson and others.Good Luck Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ernie Andrews Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Cheers Guys for the info. Dont want to make a mess as apparantly its a £200 record and chances of seeing another one is quite remote. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jules Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I have removed many warps over the years using this method, you need a heat source, preferably gas ring and the biggest heaviest book you can lay yer hands on ( must be a hardback). open the book halfway, place the warp on the disc over the gas flame ,(about 18 inches above it), slowly ( and I mean slowly) bring the disc down towards the flame, if you do this at the right speed it will slowly start to droop, at this piont place it as quick as possible in the book, slam the book closed. I have straightned a good few discs like this, the good thing about it is if you dont get it right first time you can have another go at it, provided you dont let it get too hot first time round. copywrite: the jules record straightening method Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Depends if its Styrene or Vinyl!.....vinyl is easier. Water........quite hot water, leave it in for about 10 minutes and then put the disk under a pane of glass (or similar) on a perfectly flat surface with as much weight on top of it as possible........leave for an hour at least. Best to try with another record first to gauge how hot you need the water........obviously try it with one that you dont mind screwing up Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
boba Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 SHOVE IT IN THE CRACK OF YOUR ASS AND THEN SPIN IT ROUND AT 78RPM FOR 5 MINS ALLOW TO COOL AND WASH THE RESIDUE OFF SIMPLE...... ONLY YOU WOULD BUY AN ASHTRAY HAHAHA GASHER I just tried this and it didn't work and I ruined my record Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Got this fabulous Uk tune - The guy on ebay had it(explined it had abad warp) showing playing on you-tube on an old fidelity portable record player. However when I get it the warp is so bad it jumps half the record. What can I do to flatten it out. Not worried about the other side - I just want it to play ok. Tried weights etc - no luck Anyone suggest anything sensible! cheers Steve buy the fecking record player off him aswel! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I just tried this and it didn't work and I ruined my record was it a poo record ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Put it between 2 bits of glass and leave it in the greenhouse for a day,works a treat..........or at least it has for me,Earl Jackson,Charles Johnson and others.Good Luck how much is a greenhouse ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
paultp Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 (edited) I have removed many warps over the years using this method, you need a heat source, preferably gas ring and the biggest heaviest book you can lay yer hands on ( must be a hardback). open the book halfway, place the warp on the disc over the gas flame ,(about 18 inches above it), slowly ( and I mean slowly) bring the disc down towards the flame, if you do this at the right speed it will slowly start to droop, at this piont place it as quick as possible in the book, slam the book closed. I have straightned a good few discs like this, the good thing about it is if you dont get it right first time you can have another go at it, provided you dont let it get too hot first time round. copywrite: the jules record straightening method I think I would try the "out in the sun for a few minutes" before trying this one! "bring the disc down towards the flame, if you do this at the right speed it will slowly start to droop" Brings me out in a sweat just reading it again Off for a lie down. Edited April 16, 2008 by paultp Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Our Kid Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I just tried this and it didn't work and I ruined my record It says on the instructions "Do not use this technique on With This Ring - The Platters!!" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Prophonics 2029 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Leave well alone don't touch it you are mad if you do. I use those clip in middles they are made of cast zinc and put a little pressure on the disc to remove the warp. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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