Iguanadon Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I have a friend that is a Beatles fanatic and is looking to buy a couple of things for herself and her kids as Christmas gifts and as I'm looking for patterns to cut for her, I came across these two pieces that I think she would absolutely love, but I've never cut vinyl records before and don't have time to practice and learn so I wondered if anyone would be interested in a couple of projects? If so, please let me know how much you'd charge per item and I can let her know. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/36732553194087559/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/417145984212159380/ Thanks! Iggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE_M Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Those links take you to a page full of pictures. Lots of pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. Can you link to the pictures on their original site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted October 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 6 minutes ago, JOE_M said: Those links take you to a page full of pictures. Lots of pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. Can you link to the pictures on their original site? When I click on the link it opens to a picture of a BEATLES themed vinyl record at the very top. Two different ones. There are lots and lots of picture beneath them, but I'm interested in what is showing at the top. Is that not what you're seeing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Well Blights69 is the kings of vinyl cutting on this foum, but he lives in the UK. How hard is it going to be for find a vinyl with the Beatles songs on it? I have no idea. But I would think that is a big part of the piece. blights69 and Lucky2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Just now, Iguanadon said: When I click on the link it opens to a picture of a BEATLES themed vinyl record at the very top. Two different ones. There are lots and lots of picture beneath them, but I'm interested in what is showing at the top. Is that not what you're seeing? Worked fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 That's what I was going to say, @blights69 is the one who I have seen share the most in regards to cutting vinyl. Since he is in the UK, not sure about getting them cut by him or not but perhaps he can give you information on how to try to cut some yourself if you want to give it a try. If you aren't interested, perhaps someone else more local to you would be willing to give it a shot with the information he might provide on where to start. I hope that whoever does it will NOT take an actual Beatles record though and cut it up! I would think the record would be worth more "whole" then cut up! Go to the thrift stores and fine some old ones and worse case - print a label that "looks" like it was a Beatles album and adhere before cutting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I was just at a local thrift store over the weekend.. they had a crap load of old records .59 or 4 for $1.. I almost grabbed several.. I've never cut them before and wondered how hard it is to cut and what blades to use.. I'd love to try it sometime.. Told my wife.. my luck would be.. I'd cut up some high valued record because I wouldn't know any better..LOL Sam777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparetime Scroller Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) I have cut many old records and I've mounted a small clock assembly in them. Cutting one record by itself is very tricky. I always stack cut 2 or 3 to give it more support. I put blue painters tape on both sides and mounted the pattern on the blue tape. The tape peels off very easily and doesn't leave any marks. You have to cut at a very slow speed because the vinyl starts melting back together at higher speeds. On my Dewalt saw I used between 1 and 2, and a small blade. The biggest problem is all the fuzzies left. I used needle files, small sanding sticks, and even an old toothbrush. But after a while I got pretty good at it. As far as what record to use. I Googled images of the original record label and printed the image on a blank CD label, and then I put the CD label over the record label. The CD label is just about 1/8" inches or so bigger than the record label, so it works out just perfect. So it looks like it's a Beatles album but it's actually an old Screamin' Jay Hawkins LP, or something like that. (nothing against Screamin' Jay Hawkins). I made many different clocks and sold them for $40 at a craft mall in Wisconsin Dells, a huge resort area about 90 miles away. Sorry my picture's not the greatest, but you get the idea. Ray F Edited October 16, 2017 by Sparetime Scroller added text meflick and kmmcrafts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 I would of took the items on but being in the uk with shipping etc it would cost too much, as far as using a Beatles record I would do as Ray said and google a label and use that as an original Beatles album is worth holding onto or checking market value first. I was going to say how I do mine but Ray has already said the main things so no point really, but Iggy I am sure you can cut these yourself no problem the main thing is blade choice I do not adjust the speed when I cut I prefer to cut quicker and that does not allow the cut line to melt back in but others like Ray turn the speed down it is each to their own I suppose I use a toothbrush to brush out the fuzzies after every cut out piece it saves loads of time at the end and the material does not re set itself on the vinyl . I have yet to find a non spiral blade that I can use without chipping the vinyl but turning the speed down you may be able to use one I tend to use the same size of blade I would use if it is wood, If you are going to use an original label on the record be careful when peeling the tape off the label does sometimes rip with it especially if you have cut into the label at all, If you are printing the label yourself no issues as you can apply the label after you have cut the piece. I find the older the album the better I tend to pick them up and see how much flex they got the real older ones I cut as a single no problem newer thinner ones I would say as Ray did stack 2 min, Give it a go first you may find it easier than you think if not I am not sure how far partime scroller (Ray) is from you but perhaps he will take on the pieces for you. If you need any other info @Iguanadon I will gladly tell you anything I know if it helps .Thanks for the mentions Paul And Melanie @meflick @Scrappile would of been a good project too if I was closer. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted October 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks everyone. I appreciate the assistance and the offers. Ray has offered to make one for my friend. If Ray doesn't share an image of the finished product, I will. meflick and blights69 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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