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Vinyl Flat & Groovy Pouch, initial results

Through 50+ years of collecting, I have a fair number of warped LP's and 45's. In addition to that, about 1/3 of my 160 12" vinyl V-Discs from WW II are warped from decades of poor storage, prior to my acquiring them. So I could easily justify buying the Vinyl Flat and Groovy Pouch, which was delivered yesterday.

For the first attempt at correcting a warp, I selected a badly dish-warped Robert Gordon 12" three song EP. Unusual in that side A plays at 45 RPM and side B plays at 78 RPM. Barely playable at 45 RPM, bad stylus jumping and unplayable at 78 RPM. Disc weighs four ounces/ 110 grams. I used the large felt rings with center holes.

First attempt: Cooking in Groovy Pouch for 1 hour, 45 minutes cool down. Result: No discernable effect, still badly warped.
Second attempt: Cooking for 2 1/2 hours, cooldown 45 minutes. Result: No discernable effecct, still badly warped.
Third attempt: Cooking overnight total of 10 1/2 hours, 1 hour cooldown. Result: Success! Disc is flat (not perfect, but close) and will playback without issue. No sign of groove damage from overheating during the 10 1/2 hour cycle.

So, I'm happy and encouraged by success with my first attempt.












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Topic - Vinyl Flat & Groovy Pouch, initial results - cactuscowboy@bresnan.net 10:41:24 07/15/20 (24)

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