Vinyl records are wonderful, but only few of us still use them when actually listening to music. I'm sure that anyone reading this has seen clocks, bowls, and bookends made from old LPs, but I wanted to do something that wasn't constrained to a circle. The "proper" way of doing this would be purchasing hot wire cutter, and there is much to be said about using the right tool for the right job. But there is also something to be said for using what you have on hand if it'll get the job done. I chose the latter, and used a dremel tool.
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-Vinyl record to cut
-Ruler
Safety Goggles
-Dremel tool
-Small grinding attachment
-Wire wheel attachment
-Sand paper (or sponge)
Not puictured: Image editor (ie: Photoshop, pencil)
SAFETY NOTE: We're going to be using a Dremel tool at higher speeds, and small bits of vinyl will fly everywhere. I thought my normal glasses would be fine for this task, but the high speed debris hitting my eye proved me wrong. Play it safe and use something with full coverage.
-Ruler
Safety Goggles
-Dremel tool
-Small grinding attachment
-Wire wheel attachment
-Sand paper (or sponge)
Not puictured: Image editor (ie: Photoshop, pencil)
SAFETY NOTE: We're going to be using a Dremel tool at higher speeds, and small bits of vinyl will fly everywhere. I thought my normal glasses would be fine for this task, but the high speed debris hitting my eye proved me wrong. Play it safe and use something with full coverage.
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You're so wrong here ;)
To be honest it's not long before CD's become obsolete...