isavedlatin54 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I have two copies of "the rooms too cold" one I use as a collectors item and the other is to spin. I pulled it out today and realized it was warped pretty bad. so for the first time i did the two glass plates and oven method....it worked wonderfully. does anyone else have experience with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I've never done it but I'd like to. I have a copy of a Broadway Calls record that's warped as fuck, but still readily available if I mess it up. I'll get the motivation to give it a try someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebistro Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Maybe you could explain your entire process to help others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donttchange Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 ^ this, i'm intrigued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 Maybe you could explain your entire process to help others? ok, here we go... what youll need : two glass slabs 12inx12in (you can by them pre cut at home depot or any place like it) and a heavy book roughly the same size. oh yea, and an oven. preheat your oven to the lowest setting. 150-200 should do the trick place one of the slabs on your kitchen counter with the record on top. take the second and place it over the record, make sure the slabs are lined up perfectly. place glass and record on the top rack of the oven and let sit for about 5-7 minutes MAX. the whole time the oven can be open, just to keep a close eye on the process. after time is up use oven mitts and put the glass/record back on the counter and place the heavy book on top. Leave everything where it is until the glass is cool to the touch. i had to repeat this process twice. and it fixed everything. dethrock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 i was crazy and should have practiced on a shit thrift store record. dont be like me....fucking practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Thanks! I'm going to try and find some pieces of glass and give this a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 it didn't seem to downgrade the audio quality, so don't beat me up if you aren't happy with the results...im really weak. taylo234 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahharper Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Loving this thread right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donttchange Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 How thick is the glass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Bateman Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I should've done this with the first pressing of silent circus. I think i threw it away. Oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 How thick is the glass? off the top of my head i dont know, 1/8 inch maybe. fairly heavy. i used the book for a little added weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I have two copies of "the rooms too cold" one I use as a collectors item and the other is to spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxonviolons Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 i used the book for a little added weight. Pro tip: Don't put book in oven taylo234, 3arl, daegor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Pro tip: Don't put book in oven :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 Pro tip: Don't put book in oven bahaha, thanks, i think i got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 dont care if you are making fun of me, because Gus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpazzyMcGee Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hmmm, very interesting....my Getz/Gilberto album has a pretty nasty warp so I might want to try this. Also the A side on Cities came to me warped but I don't know if I'd risk that one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickrunner18 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 can I use wood instead of glass and can I make pizza at the same time tokimedo and taylo234 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 laugh allll you want. worked for me and now my awesome record is warp free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoofarted Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Thanks for the lesson. I bought a copy of Everclear's So Much For The Afterglow a couple years back that was warped I'll try this out and with some hope this record will finally be listenable again, although I will try it out on a cheap record first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degenerex Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Thanks for the lesson. I bought a copy of Everclear's So Much For The Afterglow a couple years back that was warped You aren't missing much on the sound quality end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnstypls Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 You aren't missing much on the sound quality end really? I have a blue one and it sounds awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoofarted Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Can't say I really remember. It was warped on the outer edge, the inside played fine. So only the first few tracks were effected. It is a BLUE copy. I just remember the warp being so high that it jumped the tonearm and nearly ruined a brand new Denon DL103R cartridge. Not taking the chance I'll do harm to my RP3. So gunshy after that incident, I slipped it in a sleeve and since it has just sat on a shelf collecting dust. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themightychew Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Perfect tips, thanks all for this. The other thing that's worked for me on a reasonably bad warp was resting the record in a really hot, shallow, bath and then taking it out and applying the weight\pressure once the vinyl is heated\pliable. Seems less "wooah" than putting in an oven Never had any issues myself with the labels (coming off, getting soggy etc) if that's a concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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