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Offline Sir Thrift-a-Lot

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I need 4" cork discs
« on: July 01, 2013, 10:24:00 PM »
Does anyone know where I can find some 4" to 4 1/2" cork or similar discs?   I am currently using 3-3/4" cork coasters (this seems to be the common size) as label protectors when I hand clean old records, but they don't quite reach the edge of the label and I get a ring around the edge.   Usually it's not a problem, but once in a while some of the older labels are affected by the moisture.

If you see something that you think may work, let me know what and where.   Thanks.

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Re: I need 4" cork discs
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2013, 12:07:25 AM »
Markshan.   I believe craft stores like Michael's and Pat Catan sell the stuff in small sheets

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Re: I need 4" cork discs
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2013, 08:22:11 AM »
Loew's or Home Depot sell sheets of cork for shelving material.  They're usually 12" x 48" if not bigger.

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Re: I need 4" cork discs
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2013, 08:37:25 AM »
I don't think the sheets are thick enough to hold their shape when clamped down around a record.   I use one for my turntable mat, works great for that.   Thanks though.

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Re: I need 4" cork discs
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2013, 12:18:27 PM »
Reinforce with a disc of hard material. Maybe a large drink coaster 

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Re: I need 4" cork discs
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2013, 12:37:42 AM »
Don't know if this is helpful or not, but IKEA sells round cork "trivets" in sets of three. about a half inch thick.  I imagine they could be cut to size? 

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Re: I need 4" cork discs
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2013, 07:17:31 AM »
Does it have to be cork?  How about cutting down an old turntable mat?
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Re: I need 4" cork discs
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2013, 09:08:00 AM »
I have some cork laminate flooring left over from the  install our room addition .. you are welcome to a piece of that to try/ play with...
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