Fixing a cracked 78RPM record

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Жыл бұрын

Fixing a cracked 78RPM record using a USB soldering iron type tool. Does it work and how does it sound?
#78rpm
#78rpmshellac
#gramophone
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#recordrepair
#crackedrecord
#brokenrecord

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@MrRJDB1969 9 ай бұрын

I do the same thing, but use a spot of Super Glue. One small drop at the lead in, does the job. Unfortunately, the "click" will always be heard, but at least, the record is saved and playable.

@mrrgstuff 9 ай бұрын

Yes, super glue is very useful for this, too. You might like this video where I use it for repairing records: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdOUo5WJ0tjDep8.html Thanks 😀 👍

@Bleats_Sinodai Жыл бұрын

Another great step in media preservation

@mrrgstuff Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 👍. You might like this repair video too: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdOUo5WJ0tjDep8.html

@MayasRock78s 7 ай бұрын

Never thought of melting the shellac to seal cracks. Might try this on my Coasters 78 that unfortunately cracked when I dropped it. Once I find a replacement I’ll try the idea

@mrrgstuff 7 ай бұрын

Glad you found it interesting 👍. You might like these videos too: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdOUo5WJ0tjDep8.htmlsi=VFa802iI1UEnw4Xp kzfaq.info2HzIQP67YAE?si=oBR1HZlw0AOOGvxQ Thanks 😀 👍

@davidk6271 Жыл бұрын

I’ve tried a blob of superglue both sides and it came out much like yours with noticeable clicks. I use clamps instead of tape but it appears not to be any better. I’m much better at fixing bites out of the edge, but only if it doesn’t involve the grooves so it’s just for aesthetics really. I’ve heard some people fix needle drop damage in the grooves with superglue but I’ve tried that also without success.

@mrrgstuff Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 👍. Nail varnish is another material I have seen used for groove damage and needle drops, but not yet tried it myself. I have a few records with bites and I will try superglue on them

@davidk6271 Жыл бұрын

@@mrrgstuff just in case I have misled you, I use a two part epoxy on the bites not superglue. Cheers, D

@mrrgstuff Жыл бұрын

@@davidk6271 Thanks, that's interesting. Hadn't thought of 2 part epoxy. I have successfully used superglue on record bites, it seems to stick shellac quite well 😀 👍

@mrrgstuff Жыл бұрын

I've only tried melting shellac (bit of a broken record) into a crack at the edge. Sanding down helps but just the take the roughness off. I'm not sure if it would really hide the damage. For damage in the playing area, I have heard people using nail varnish to fill up little holes, but not tried it myself. Good luck. Thanks 😀 👍

@spacemissing 10 ай бұрын

My first attempt at repairing a shellac record was a success. If I ever try it again it will almost certainly go wrong because tha't how my luck runs.

@mrrgstuff 10 ай бұрын

Glad it worked out for you. 😀👍. Did you see my attempt using superglue? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdOUo5WJ0tjDep8.html Thanks 😀 👍

@matthewrichards88 Жыл бұрын

Greet repai! Who is the artist on this record singing Galway Bay?

@mrrgstuff Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 👍. Both sides sung by Bill Johnson

@TheCrusty68 Жыл бұрын

Not bad thanks 😊👍

@mrrgstuff Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 👍. I also tried another method: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZsyYqKWWsbzRdps.html

@snogworthy Жыл бұрын

I glued my favorite 78 with 5 broken pieces around nearer the edge. So many pops but I still love it. Yesterday i bought the CD and now I feel dirty. Forgive me

@mrrgstuff Жыл бұрын

Sometimes buying the CD is the thing to do, but good for you for fixing the 78, even if it wasn't perfect. Thanks 😀 👍

@microbi46 6 ай бұрын

Do you think it is possible to recover a part of a shellac record without grooves?. I mean a record with a hit like a wall.

@mrrgstuff 6 ай бұрын

I'm not too sure what you mean. Could you post a picture or a short video of an example? Thanks 😀 👍

@microbi46 6 ай бұрын

@@mrrgstuff When I have the record in the next days I will show you.

@microbi46 6 ай бұрын

@@mrrgstuff the name of this issue is chipped. I saw a video that you commented where the man uses nail polish to create the missing surface. I will try it 😀

@digidoridvideos3672 Жыл бұрын

Nice method, I accidentally cracked my gotham record by holding the record on the edge too hard and I tried this similar method but with super glue and both side actually play fine, it has 12 loud clicks on the A side.

@mrrgstuff Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 👍. Yes super glue works well too. I've made a couple of videos on it like this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdOUo5WJ0tjDep8.html Glad you got your record fixed.😀 It is always frustrating to find a broken one, even more so to accidentally break one 😔

@GrandadIsAnOldMan Жыл бұрын

I guess that with something like Audacity, you might be able to remove the click if you were trying to save the recording, rather than the record. I know that wasn't the point of the video, but it is a feature on Audacity I have never used 😊😊

@mrrgstuff Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, Audacity would remove the click just fine. As it's a regular timing it might even do it for all the clicks automatically rather than doing one at a time. I didn't actually use Audacity for this video, but for things like phonograph cylinders or those coin op recording booth records, it's very useful for reducing the background noise and pulling something listenable out of the recording. Thanks 😀 👍

@Mrpurple75 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations

@mrrgstuff Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀 👍

@gaetanperry 11 ай бұрын

Pas mal comme techniques, j'ai malheureusement fait tomber un disque Perfect et pour le réparer j'ai utilisé de colle forte. Mais j'ai eu une autre idée, j'ai mis de la colle forte sur la fissure du disque, je l'ai légèrement étalé puis j'ai mis du bicarbonate de soude sur la colle encore fraîche, la colle va faire une réaction chimique et devenir plus solide et elle va sécher plus rapidement, j'ai essayé ça sur un autre disque, mais il ne faut pas mettre la colle sur l'enregistrement, que sur le bord.

@mrrgstuff 11 ай бұрын

I have not tried baking soda, but have heard it works well. Yes, I agree that it is important to keep the glue away from the grooves and put it only on the edges. Interesting to hear about your experiments. Hope you manage to fix some of your records. I have a drawer full of broken records, so I may make some more videos about them. Thanks 😀 👍