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The ''hole'' problem

On many Lp's from the 80's I have notices that the hole in the center of the LP is very ragged and frequently undersized. I have just had a wretched time getting one of these off my turntable.

Any tricks to clean these up. I am assuming that concentricity is important, or I would just use a reamer, but a reamer is probably the best answer. A nice tool that would fit on the record vaccuum would sure be convenient.
jpharris
aida_w
308 posts
 
I don't know the English word for it, but there is a tool you'll get in a metal shop which helps to smoothen edges in a drill hole in metal. It works perfectly - handled with caution! - on vinyl, too.I've tried it!
Good luck from Germany!
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nrchy
2,124 posts
 
It's called a de-burring tool.
cosmic_void
142 posts
 
I believe you are looking for a reamer. It looks like a conical drill bit with handle T-boned on the end. Unlike a drill bit, a reamer has it's cutting edges on the sides. Go slow as you may remove too much material. Good luck.
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