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
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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
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