We'll start with the most difficult and work our way down. Now that you know how to tell if your vinyl is warped, old, or new, it's time to learn how to fix it! There are three ways to fix a warped record, each with a difficulty level. If you hear a faint buzzing sound, this is also an indication that it's not sitting flat on the turntable. If the record looks okay but is skipping, this is a tell-tale sign that there is something wrong. You can also identify warping when trying to play them. If it seems like there is a slight bubbling or rippling effect, then your record is damaged. ![]() The best way to tell if you have a bent record is to hold it up to a light source and look at the surface. If you have a very rare LP it might require a bit of trial and error. But the heavier you get, at 200 grams, then the more time you will need. A 1-hour heating cycle is usually enough for these. Usually, RCA/Dynaflex and Dynagroove records from the 1970s are the lightest at 80-100 grams. The lighter the record, the less time is required. We've had a lot of success over the years between 130☏ and 140☏ and very rarely need to go higher. This is a safe temperature to start, especially for those rare vintage albums. Overall, we recommend an initial temperature of 130☏ and a 1-hour heating cycle. It is recommended to use a thermometer (which is included) so the temperature is precise (included with The Vinyl Flat). The ORB machine has a fixed 2h heating cycle. If you are using Furutech, you can choose a time between 1h to 2.5h. ![]() Set the temperature to low, medium, or high.Ĭhoose the heating cycle time. This means increasing the temperature of our heating source and leaving it for a period of time. Or using a vacuum former to create suction and pressure and then heat it.īut how precise is this? You might get lucky with one or two, but why take unnecessary risks when other proven methods can work?ģ. Using a hairdryer to heat the record and move it around the edge. We have heard of some other crazy attempts. We want the temperature around 130-150 degrees Fahrenheit. Usually, the lowest temperature in a kitchen oven is around 175 degrees Fahrenheit-way too hot for unwarping. ![]() They work based on a range of temperatures, which is fine for cooking but we need higher precision for unwarping. Standard kitchen ovens inaccurately measure temperatures. The grooves on a record may easily be damaged by glass plates. You're applying some force to the record and heating it in the oven. (NOT RECOMMENDED, HIGH RISK) Sure, you went to a forum, and someone said they had success with two glass plates and using your kitchen oven. Method 1: DIY method with home tools: Glass plates and your oven or hairdryer
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