[78-L] Small center hole

[neechevoneeznayou at gmail.com]

How could a lacquer be recorded off center? Get out of round, yes.

joe salerno

On 11/21/2013 9:53 AM, David Lennick wrote:
> The method Joe mentioned is what I've used for decades. Not using other records
> but using a spare turntable mat (felt on one side, rubber rings on the other)
> and a crap lp in between. The felt is usually sufficient to keep the record in
> place, but if it's warped I also use a record weight. The only time I actually
> place a disc on a platter without raising it is when it's a lacquer and even
> then, those can have been recorded slightly off center.
>
> dl
>
> On 11/21/2013 10:50 AM, neechevoneeznayou at gmail.com wrote:
>> Assuming shellac. Very carefully, slowly, gently, perhaps a high speed
>> tool like a dremel tool
>>
>> Another way is to remove the center spindle from the turntable.
>>
>> Raising the record above the center spindle is another way, placing it
>> on top of other records, but then that may create slight tracking
>> errors. It must also be centered manually. Perhaps a small piece of
>> rubber matting to prevent slippage.
>>
>> How wide is the hole now?
>>
>> joe salerno
>>
>> On 11/21/2013 9:40 AM, Cary Ginell wrote:
>>> How does one safely enlarge a center hole on a 78 that is too small to fit on a standard spindle?
>>>
>>> Cary Ginell
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Joe Salerno