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Hole is too small on my vinyl!
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:51 pm
by alextheswede
Right, so my vinyl of Rico Tubbs - Gangsters (Tes La Rok/Muffler Remixes) came today, and the hole is fuckin too small for my decks!
What is the best way to make the hole slightly bigger so it will fit like a finger in a glove?
This sucks raw balls
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:51 pm
by Pada
Either work it down over the bit in the middle of your decks then pull it off turn it over try again till it goes.
Or get a small knife and work your way round the hole
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:53 pm
by alextheswede
i'll probably try the knife one, cus when i have to take the vinyl off it feels like its gonna snap!
Cheers for the halp anyway pal!
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:54 pm
by alcane
get a craft knife/scalpel and (gently) shave a little bit off the inside of the record...
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:58 pm
by Pada
alextheswede wrote:i'll probably try the knife one, cus when i have to take the vinyl off it feels like its gonna snap!
Cheers for the halp anyway pal!
It wont snap, well it might, but i once got a record stuck at tribe when I first started buying them and Simon Scott just ragged it off and said "Vinyl are stonger than you think, it won't snap" (well he sais something to that efect under his breath!) and tbh that man knows a lot about vinyl!
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:59 pm
by joep
i use small scissors, just stickem in and rotate for a sec...
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:01 pm
by alextheswede
adisize wrote:alextheswede wrote:i'll probably try the knife one, cus when i have to take the vinyl off it feels like its gonna snap!
Cheers for the halp anyway pal!
It wont snap, well it might, but i once got a record stuck at tribe when I first started buying them and Simon Scott just ragged it off and said "Vinyl are stonger than you think, it won't snap" (well he sais something to that efect under his breath!) and tbh that man knows a lot about vinyl!
haha! sweet. Hey ive fixed the vinyl now man, thanks alot for the help
FUcking love this remix wheyyy! happy times!
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:28 pm
by millski
roll up some sandpaper? safer for a small increase than a knife id say...
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:38 pm
by NilsFG
millski wrote:roll up some sandpaper? safer for a small increase than a knife id say...
Will be a bit harder to put some pressure on the sandpaper but it'll work I guess.
I always use the knife-method. Be sure to blow of the pieces of vinyl left on the record.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:55 pm
by alextheswede
appreciate all the help guys!
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:31 pm
by wibblewobble
Use a Pencil to push through the hole, it should fit perfectly. if the hole is now too big, simply fold up a strip of paper and fold it through the hole so its pressing against the spindle. Works everytime!
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:41 pm
by Shift Recordings
joep wrote:i use small scissors, just stickem in and rotate for a sec...
THIS.
Worked flawless for 10 years for me!
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:16 pm
by teknyq
make love to it.....
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:15 pm
by kate_
Sounds like you need to order "Magnum" size 12"s
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:28 pm
by lil-tee
I always use a small circular file that my dad has in the garage.
This is coming from a battle DJ, I need my records to spin properly.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:07 pm
by surface_tension
Despite some of the inherent problems you face with imperfections of vinyl, I've got to say that there is simply nothing that compares for my money. There's something about the quirkiness of the idea of playing the same format my parents played. I feel like it's something I can hand down to my kids. Big up the digital medium as well, but I can appreciate the gal/guy I know invested some stacks on their collection.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:09 pm
by alextheswede
Surface_Tension wrote:Despite some of the inherent problems you face with imperfections of vinyl, I've got to say that there is simply nothing that compares for my money. There's something about the quirkiness of the idea of playing the same format my parents played. I feel like it's something I can hand down to my kids. Big up the digital medium as well, but I can appreciate the gal/guy I know invested some stacks on their collection.
Totally agree
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:03 pm
by executive steve
Aah they only call it "virgin vinyl" because it's always nice and tight...
Re: Hole is too small on my vinyl!
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:05 pm
by numaestro
alextheswede wrote:Right, so my vinyl of Rico Tubbs - Gangsters (Tes La Rok/Muffler Remixes) came today, and the hole is fuckin too small for my decks!
What is the best way to make the hole slightly bigger so it will fit like a finger in a glove?
This sucks raw balls
Try lubricant - and don't rush; be patient
Re: Hole is too small on my vinyl!
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:07 pm
by executive steve
numaestro wrote:alextheswede wrote:Right, so my vinyl of Rico Tubbs - Gangsters (Tes La Rok/Muffler Remixes) came today, and the hole is fuckin too small for my decks!
What is the best way to make the hole slightly bigger so it will fit like a finger in a glove?
This sucks raw balls
Try lubricant - and don't rush; be patient
Buy it a nice dinner and give it plenty of foreplay!