Spindle Holes


I'm noticing with a lot of new vinyl that the spindle hole is too snug, not only on my turntable but also on my RCM. I had a bit of a mishap earlier this week, and I was wondering what people are doing to counteract this problem. I don't recall it being the case 30-40 years ago when I started in vinyl, so I wonder why is it happening now. Why can't the vinyl producers get the spindle holes slightly wider?
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Showing 1 response by jerroot

I've had quite a few new LPs with spindle holes that were a very tight fit and would bind on my VPI HW-17 RCM.  The $12 answer was in my shop, a T handle reamer. You can pick one up on Amazon, see the link below. In almost ever case I think it was not a matter of the hole itself being too small, but just some residual flashing. This tool will take it out in no time. A word of caution.....apply virtually no pressure when reaming as the tool will cut vinyl like it's not even there and you'll end up with an oversized spindle hole. A very light touch is all you'll need, just let the weight of the tool do the work. Great tool with plenty of other uses.
http://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-Instruments-130-Handle/dp/B00004T82J/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1449962462&sr=8-5&keywords=reamer