Rare WAVY records

Fils Du Metal · Post by **Fils Du Metal** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:59 pm

Hi,
I am looking for rare stuff on vinyl that has a warp or wave. If you have any rare items that you cannot play anymore cause they are wavy please get in contact with me by PM
Thanks
Peter

Buried By Time and Dust · Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:17 pm

I have a Dragonne lp "On Dragon's Wings" that has a slight warp but I remember reading that Glockose had a way to get the wave out.I never read the answer as to how though.any help?

Avenger · Post by **Avenger** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:52 am

Buried By Time and Dust wrote:I have a Dragonne lp "On Dragon's Wings" that has a slight warp but I remember reading that Glockose had a way to get the wave out.I never read the answer as to how though.any help?

He never did state "his" way though...

Khnud · Post by **Khnud** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:05 am

There's a machine that fixes warped records. "Furutech DFV-2" if I remember correctly. I haven't used one myself, but have heard good things about it, so if Peter has access to one, it's definitely worth contacting him!

The Sentinel · Post by **The Sentinel** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:57 am

I have a wavy Dark Knight EP, maybe I can trade it with a normal one

GJ · Post by GJ » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:07 am

Err... I gather wavy records sound more obscure and makes for a "truer" heavy metal experience.

Need some scracthy stuff? (fork in hand)

MassOfKthulu · Post by **MassOfKthulu** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:40 pm

im trying to figure out the exact cost of the long distance phone call between chris logue and kurt phillips in 1983
now THAT's true

Glockose · Post by **Glockose** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:49 pm

Yes There are a few differnat units on the market that will de-warp
Records with certan warps. (Heat damage) can not be fixed.

But things like Dish (bowl shape) and storage warps can be fixed rather easy. with these units.

I beleave Peter may have one.
If you do maybe you should offer your services here.
In the USA the going rate is $15 each, or 4 for $50

Fils Du Metal · Post by **Fils Du Metal** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:55 pm

But things like Dish (bowl shape) and storage warps can be fixed rather easy. with these units.

not true, most difficult warp is dish warp almost impossible to remove. Edge warp (=storage warp) seems the easiest to remove warp.
But it is not easy, it is a science

but have heard good things about it

max 50 % of the records get back well. The wave almost never (I guess 1 outta 50) disappears completely.

But making Lps playable is possible in most cases. (exception: Dish/bowl)

Here in Germany the record dealers take 4 € per record for one ironing (4 hours)

heavyily warped records ( I tried Morbid Saint LP) need 4-5 ironings so about 20 hours, sometimes you iron 20 hours and after that you did not win one millimter...

A science which needs new products to help out frustrated people opening their sealed Militias, Leather Nunns seeing the warp...

Glockose · Post by **Glockose** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:30 pm

For me Bowl is the EASTEST
I did 50 out of 50 no problem

Edge warp no problem either

Really everything I thopught have a chance worked 100% of the time

Now I have a REALLY MESSED UP POTATO CHIP
This I got flat and would play but with a little noise

Fils Du Metal · Post by **Fils Du Metal** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:14 am

so tell me the secret about flattening bowl records?

Glockose · Post by **Glockose** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:08 pm

No secret..
What kind of unit do you have?

You should be able to do everything except heat damage.
Which mean as long as there is no damage to the grooves
It should flatten

Also MUST make sure the record is clean (straight from VPI)
You dont want anything getting melted into the vinyl