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Un-WARP your records

Today was very sunny and hot...as I was peeling off my clothes I got to thinking...hey, it's so damn HOT...why not try an experiment!!

Items used for this experiment:

- picture frame
- round 1/4 inch glass table top (the heavier the better)
- suntan lotion
- cold beer

After baking in the sun for three hours the warps were GONE!! The record was completely FLAT!!

Do this with a cheap record first, don't attempt this with your prized ones. I didn't get the chance to spin the record because I wanted to let the vinyl cool down first. I will post my findings and let you know if the experiment was a success.
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brrgrr
163 posts
 
Now you got me to thinking!!!
I have an old heated press I bought to flatten dough balls for pizza...it doesn't get too hot as it would kill the yeast, but it MIGHT work on records!!
Results will be posted shortly, as soon as I get me some beer!!

LOL
dogpile OP
118 posts
 

Brrgrr

That might work but do remember, vinyl does have a memory so a slow heating/baking process should be performed.
bob_bundus
1,834 posts
 
didn't y'all see that recent thread re: this exact same subject regarding flattening warped records with a hot T-shirt press... The originator went into great detail about his various techniques. Another poster chimed in stating that the sun & glass method is practically an ancient ritual; lots of good info. on that thread.

Once again proves the old adage "nothing new under the sun"
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azjake
285 posts
 

hey ole buddy!
so one hot day in canada and it's "beer experiments" huh...make sure the groove is still there and your not the one warped!!
1/2" glass with a acrilic backer makes for an even heat distribution and start at around 20 minutes...but then again, i'm in phoenix!!
best regards,
azjake
dogpile OP
118 posts
 

Hey Arizona!! Still enjoying the Cowboy Junkies? I'd much prefer the dry heat you got down there. Nice to hear from ya...take care!!

HY
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