Essentially, what these machines do is combine Methods 1 and 2 from above in a more controlled fashion, taking much of the work out of the process and no longer requiring you to find two panes of glass that fit in your oven. For that amount of money, you could buy yourself a new stereo and a potentially a new record collection altogether, and in that case, it might be better to reconsider your priorities at this juncture in life. Whichever way you decide to go, just remember that a slightly warped record that plays is better than one that looks like a salad bowl because you accidentally overheated it in your oven.
If you have a warped record, give Method 1 a try before you embark on an unnecessary and possibly dangerous quest. But if you insist on trying the method where you cook it in your oven like a pizza, take the time to try it a few times with some dollar-bin vinyl first. If you notice any strange smells or noises, remove the record quickly. Remove the glass and record from the oven. Use oven mitts as the glass will be hot to the touch. Place the glass panes on a flat surface, such as a table or countertop.
To avoid damage to your surface, you may want to place a potholder, towel, or cutting board between it and the glass. Place a heavy object in the center of the glass pane, over the record.
This constant pressure, combined with the heat, is what will help repair the record. Leave the object on the glass pane until it cools. Once the glass has cooled, you can remove the record. Inspect the record carefully. If the record still shows significant warping, try repeating the above steps until it has been fixed. Method 3. Store your records away from direct sunlight. Leaving them in sunlight or heat can cause warping.
Keep the records away from windows and heating. Avoid stacking your records. Vinyl records are relatively heavy, and stacking them atop each other puts significant pressure on the records at the bottom of the pile. This can cause them to get warped, scratched and scuffed.
Make sure you store your records vertically to avoid this pressure. Keep your records away from humidity. While most people typically store their records in a basement, the typical humidity in these spaces will likely warp the records. If a basement is your only choice, you should consider installing a dehumidifier to provide a safe place to store your records. Should I use tempered or regular plate glass? Could I use smooth ceramic tile? Use tempered glass. Ceramic tile is too thick, and you can't see the record.
It will warp it even worse. Keep the record in the oven for about 5 minutes, and then pull it out with the tempered glass and put a 25 pound weight on it carefully so as not to break the glass.
Then let it sit for about an hour. Not Helpful 6 Helpful Why are my records warped when I stored them safely flat on top of each other? And why does the needle get thrown off the warped record? If you stack them horizontally, the 2 or 3 records on the top will be okay probably , but on a stack too large or left too long you will inevitably add excessive pressure on your records.
They are meant to be stored vertically with vertical support between each 6" of records. The needle gets thrown because it's meant to skate on a flat surface. If your record is dirty, you'll want to clean it before starting. Glass can shatter when it experiences temperature shock.
Be sure that your glass is room temperature or slightly warm before putting it in the oven, so that it doesn't go from very cold to warm too quickly. Stay with your record and watch it. If you smell anything funny or hear any strange noises, remove your record from the oven. Remember that glass can shatter with temperature shock. Do not set your hot glass on a cold granite or tile countertop, or it may shatter!
Set the glass on a room temperature table or counter. To protect your surface, place the glass on a potholder or a towel.
Leave the record under the weight of the glass and books until it cools completely. Test your vinyl out. If there is still a warp you can repeat the process heating it for just a little longer and weighting it with a heavier object.
Cancel: I did not complete this guide. Then you should replace or upgrade your mat [10]. Refrain from using Scotch tape or packaging tape to fix a record cover that is splitting or tearing.
It will completely destroy the cover. As the cellophane tape ages, it becomes brittle, yellows, and will ooze adhesive making things worse than before. Best to place the record jacket in a poly outer sleeve and place the record in its inner sleeve behind it or place the record in its inner sleeve inside a generic cardboard record jacket and save the original jacket for safekeeping.
Do you know which sleeves are right for your vinyl records? Generic replacement record jackets [11] are great for replacing water-damaged, lost or torn jackets. Put vinyl records back into their protective inner sleeve when you're done. Remove a record from the turntable platter as soon as you are finished listening to it to prevent it from attracting dust and dirt.
This applies even if your turntable has a dustcover. The only time a record should be outside its protective sleeve and jacket is when it is actually being played. No excuses! View a complete guide on choosing the right sleeves for your vinyl records. We hope the above list of things never to do your vinyl records helps you preserve your valuable records for years to come. We thank you for purchasing any items through our Amazon and other affiliates links as they generate a small commission which helps keep this site operating.
Breadcrumb DiscoMusic. Written by Bernard F. Lopez Stop using your shaky hand to cue up a record How do you skip songs on a vinyl record? On most turntables, the cueing lever is located near the base of the tonearm.
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