Hi Curt I do something similar. I use ACC(crazy glue) and run a drop on the edge of the crack. I carefully move the cracked part up and until the glue flows into the whole length of the crack using a capillary action. Then I carefully use the pointy end of a paper towel to remove the excess of the glue. I have used this method for over 20 years since I started collecting. Harvey Kravitz
________________________________ From: Vinyl Visions <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 6:54 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Cracked Record Repair/Preservation I recently decided to try a repair/restoration on a cracked early Zonophone record. The crack was a hairline from the edge to the label, with a slight gap near the edge. Normally I throw these away, since they usually get worse and break anyway. I decided to try a method that I thought might work using Weldbond white glue. Weldbond is a very versatile glue that works well on a number of types of materials and is easy to use since it cleans up with water and is key to this process. I placed a line of glue along the entire crack, then worked it in with my finger while gently flexing the crack to make sure the glue penetrated into the crack. I did both sides of the crack the same way. Then using a damp - not wet - paper towel and rubbing in the direction of the grooves, I wiped out any excess and made sure the grooves were not filled in. After 24 hours, the record sounds as solid as new when tapped and plays well. You can still see the hairline crack, but it filled in solid and is now stabilized and plays well considering. I have done this on several other records that I could not stand to throw away and they turned out well. Try it on one of your damaged records for posterity's sake - what do you have to lose? Curt _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
