[78-L] Small center hole

[Martin Fisher]

The spindle of the recorder was either bent or too small.

Martin

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From: 78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com [mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of neechevoneeznayou at gmail.com
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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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