LP Flattening Service?

[bobschneider]

I've got a few LPs with warps bad enough to render them unplayable (at least on the outer tracks), which I'd like to be able to play. I've seen a record flattening machine online, although it's stupid expensive to buy for home use

http://www.musicdirect.com/product/83785

However, I could see an audio or record store buying one, and flattening LPs for customers as a service, for a fee. Does anyone know of anyplace that does that? Houston area would be ideal, but I'm willing to ship the LPs if I have to.

Alternatively, anyone know any methods to flatten records that actually work? I've thought about maybe getting a couple of sheets of flat glass the size of an LP, making a glass/LP/glass sandwich, and heating it in the oven at low heat for a while. Anyone try that, or have another method?

Thanks!

 

[Sticklyman]

Alternatively, anyone know any methods to flatten records that actually work? I've thought about maybe getting a couple of sheets of flat glass the size of an LP, making a glass/LP/glass sandwich, and heating it in the oven at low heat for a while. Anyone try that, or have another method?

Thanks!

That is the only method that I've ever heard of at all really, and it sounds like it works. I've never tried it personally though.

 

[Kenwood Buff]

I've used the oven method before and it works great. Just use the lowest setting and bake it for about 10 minutes. Then let it cool between the glass plates.