[78-L] Edge Bite

[Michael Biel]

I've used Crazy or Super Glue on many dozens of records with no 
problems, even putting together records broken in three or more pieces, 
assuming the pieces will fit tightly together.  You have to practice the 
joins first, use VERY LITTLE, and work fast.  Unless there is a gap 
between the pieces, Duco and Elmers are not appropriate because they 
take up space of their own.  The statement that Duco softens the record 
is another reason it should not be used.

If there is a crack in a record I have often supported it with Scotch 
Magic Tape on the rim and if it extends into it, the lead-out area.  But 
a drop of Crazy Glue at the rim is also very good.  Both these 
techniques are especially important to secure a potential edge bite that 
has not yet separated.  But I only support the rim.  If there is a bite 
I pit a small glue drop on both rim edges and just at the center of the 
curve of the bite.  Use very, very, very little, but then later on I 
might put another drop on the rims, and then tape over it.


Mike Biel  mbiel at mbiel.com


1 10:45 AM, Ron L'Herault wrote:
> Ah, but we are talking about an edge chip that does not intrude on the
> grooves here.  It is more cosmetic than anything and could be 'recreated' by
> multiple applications of nail polish if needs be.  I would not try gluing a
> cookie bite in grooves with Duco.
>
> Ron L
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com
> [mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of David Lennick
> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 10:34 AM
> To: 78-L Mail List
> Subject: Re: [78-L] Edge Bite
>
> As I say..scotch tape is reliable and correctable. Remember the "Plantation
> Scene" sound track disc that had to be re-broken so it could be lined up
> correctly?
>
> There are still some records from my parents' collection that were glued ..
> they're unplayable. Proves that the missing piece still exists, but that's
> it.
>
> dl
>
> On 5/3/2011 10:18 AM, Cary Ginell wrote:
>> I've always had trouble with this, even with a razor blade. It never fully
> removes the glue on the surface and ends up damaging the record. I've tried
> with a few junk records, but haven't tested it on something that was
> important yet.
>>> From: lherault at bu.edu
>>> To: 78-l at klickitat.78online.com
>>> Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 10:07:09 -0400
>>> Subject: Re: [78-L] Edge Bite
>>>
>>> I imagine you could use a straight razor blade to shave off the excess.
> If
>>> I can find a suitable subject, maybe I'll do the experiment.
>>>
>>> Ron L
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: 78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com
>>> [mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of Cary Ginell
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 9:39 AM
>>> To: 78-l at klickitat.78online.com
>>> Subject: Re: [78-L] Edge Bite
>>>
>>>
>>> Duco cement bonds great, but it's difficult not to get any of it to seep
>>> through to the surface once the two pieces are forced together. Any
> advice
>>> on how to do this?
>>>
>>> Cary Ginell
>>>
>>>> Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 09:35:08 -0400
>>>> From: dlennick at sympatico.ca
>>>> To: 78-l at klickitat.78online.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [78-L] Edge Bite
>>>>
>>>> I have always used good old Scotch Tape, as long as you stay away from
> the
>>>> grooves (easy to do) and you aren't covering a needed run-in. Magic Tape
>>> (Green
>>>> tartan) has held for decades on records I used it on ages ago. It's also
>>>> reversible and correctable and doesn't run the risk of glue bleeding or
>>> getting
>>>> on the surface.
>>>>
>>>> dl
>>>>
>>>> On 5/3/2011 9:28 AM, marimbamoods at comcast.net wrote:
>>>>> hi all, i have a shellac 78 with a small edge bite, (not into grooves)
>>> and i still have the small piece of shellac that broke off. any idea what
>>> adhesive / technique might work to attach the missing piece back in
> place?
>>> it is a clean edge-break, within only the smooth outer area.
>>>>>
>>>>> thanks for helping.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> david harvey
>>>>> ___________________________
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