LP ? Undersized spindle hole.


Brand new LP, struggled to get it on and off my VPI record cleaner, not close to fitting my TT spindle. What remedies to you use? Drill it out? What size bit?. I was thinking maybe a rat tail file, but I don't have one. Thanks in advance to any suggestions.
winoguy17
This question was asked in a post a few years back.
This was my solution at the time. Still is...

I've had quite a few new LPs with spindle holes that were a very tight fit and would bind on my VPI HW-17 RCM. The $12 answer was in my shop, a T handle reamer. You can pick one up on Amazon, see the link below. In almost ever case I think it was not a matter of the hole itself being too small, but just some residual flashing. This tool will take it out in no time. A word of caution.....apply virtually no pressure when reaming as the tool will cut vinyl like it's not even there and you'll end up with an oversized spindle hole. A very light touch is all you'll need, just let the weight of the tool do the work. Great tool with plenty of other uses.
http://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-Instruments-130-Handle/dp/B00004T82J/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1449962462&sr=8-5&keywords=reamer

Jerry
What noromance said:  a flat blade screw driver.  Been using that method for many, many years when needed, and it worked well every time.
 Wow, appreciate all your responses. Think I will try an in house solution ( screwdriver) first, than get more ambitious ( reamer ) if need be. Again, thanks to everyone.