When the LP Record hole too small?

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We all get records when the hole is too small for the turntable.When I get a old 70s record with the hole too small I know it has been unplayed and happy it has been kept for 40 years this way.
I have been using a pealing knife to gently rim the hole until the record fits.If I force it on the pin comes off the platter when I remove the record.Clearaudio have the answer with the ClearAudio Lp Centre Hole Drill.This uses a 7.3 mm drill .
I will buy myself a 7.3 mm drill and try it out.
What do you use?????

ClearAudio Lp Centre Hole Drill $55 ebay
Clearaudio LP Drill Mittellochbohrer | eBay
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I find that a properly sized flat head screwdriver can be used to gently bore the hole slightly larger with a little pressure and just spinning it slowly by hand. No need for a drill!
 
I use the flat screwdriver method too......just gently give a few turns on both sides and presto :)

One could diy one with the correct size drill bit and wooden dowel for a few bucks......
 
I use a round file - couple of spins on both sides usually works. You just have to be careful to try to remove any leftover vinyl grind droppings :)
 
does that really say $55 for a drill bit with a plastic handle? but i guess stamped clearaudio makes it worth another $50. lmao!!!
 
Use a hole stretcher. If you can't find a hole stretcher, just grab a hammer and give the record a good whack.
 
mep said:
Use a hole stretcher. If you can't find a hole stretcher, just grab a hammer and give the record a good whack.
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^ Works especially good with those old pesky '78s.

fyi, a 9/32" drill bit is very close to the 7.3mm dia specified in the link above.
 
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